We had an outstanding fishing charter with Captain Thao! From start to finish, he worked incredibly hard to make sure everyone had a successful and enjoyable day on the water. My husband, father, and I had an AMAZING time.
During the instructional cast, captain caught a fish! It set a great mood as we joked about the fish being a “paid actor” lol. Another guy immediately caught another fish right after!
Everyone in our group caught fish, including dog shark (annoying things), King salmon, and Coho salmon. Captain Thao’s knowledge of the local waters was impressive. He constantly stayed busy resetting lines, baiting hooks, finding fresh bait, and helping anglers maximize their chances of success. He took the time to explain what we were seeing on the water, showing us krill, bait balls, and teaching us techniques for targeting Silver salmon during peak season.
One thing that really stood out was how accommodating and service-oriented he was. He made getting our fishing licenses incredibly easy by handling everything right on board the same day as the trip. He also filleted and cleaned fish for guests to take home.
As if the fishing wasn’t enough, Captain Thao surprised us with a delicious bento meal from Seattle Fish Guys along with fruit soda, complimentary water, and excellent hospitality throughout the day. Those thoughtful touches made the trip feel even more special.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, hardworking captain who genuinely wants his guests to have a great experience and catch fish, I highly recommend Captain Thao. We made wonderful memories, learned a lot, caught fish, and left with coolers full of fresh salmon. We would absolutely book with him again!
Our boat MAXED out on catches. Apparently this was a first! 7 people, 14 fish! The sea lions by the dock were grateful, too, for the fish carcasses we tossed overboard. They were a much welcomed cute ending to a great time.
