Captain
Chris Hoag

Member since March 2017 Edmonds, United States
Background
Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.
Techniques
Down rigger trolling for salmon. Lite to medium tackle jigging for Flounder and ling cod.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Hoag

Edmonds, United States
Background
Captain Chris Hoag started fishing out on a small boat with his dad when he was a young man. He got to know the local charter captains and discovered he was doing just as well as if not better than most of them, so they suggested he get into the business. He fished commercially during the summers while at college, and once certified he started running charters targeting the awesome food fish found in the Puget Sound. He has never looked back since and loves every day he is out on the water.
Techniques
Down rigger trolling for salmon. Lite to medium tackle jigging for Flounder and ling cod.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(125 reviews)
Edmonds
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Great Day on the Sound
Great Day on the Sound
August fishing trip
+68
Angler rating
95
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9
5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
76%
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Emily M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on June 7, 2025
We had a wonderful time on our fishing adventure. Captain Chris was a great guide and great company! We plan to book again...
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Peter P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captains Experience Pays Off

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM - Shared on September 3, 2024
Booked an afternoon session on 9/3. Weather was great which does not always equate to good fishing. Captain Chris made no...
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Matthew A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Chris knew where the action was

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on August 26, 2024
Morning started off a little slow, but we had all hit our limit by the end of the trip!
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Valerie J.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Sound

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip PM - Shared on August 2, 2025
Great day fishing. Had a nice salmon dinner !!
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Chad F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Private on September 28, 2024
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