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
(126 reviews)
Edmonds
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (73)
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
Great Day on the Sound
+70
Angler rating
96
13
9
5
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
76%
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Marina W.
United States
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Hoag

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on September 5, 2021
Fishing Booker was not clear on licenses needed, total amount due, form of payment and actual departure time.ย  As for the...
Marina W. does not recommend Big King Salmon Charters
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Trent L.
Seattle, Washington
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

No drinks, no seats, no nadda

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private (PM) on August 6, 2022
When the captain tried to cancel our trip twice on top of zero follow up til about 2 hours before our departure I should have...
Trent L. does not recommend Big King Salmon Charters
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Jeffrey D.
Port Orchard, WA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM - Shared on September 21, 2019
Jeffrey D. recommends Big King Salmon Charters
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Melodie C.
El Mirage, AZ
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Private on August 31, 2019
Melodie C. recommends Big King Salmon Charters
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Rawlin A.
Renton, Washington
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Shared on July 16, 2023
One salmon doesnโ€™t justify the cost but thatโ€™s the chance you take!!
Rawlin A. does not recommend Big King Salmon Charters
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