Fish Finders - Seattle Fishing Charters
Seattle Fishing Charter options for Salmon & bottom fishing tours on Puget Sound.
NOW BOOKING 2026 fishing trips!
Winter Flounder, Tacoma Salmon,
April Seattle Salmon, May Lingcod
Summer Salmon starts in June
Flounder Open Year Around
LINGCOD open May 1-June 15
Salmon fishing on the beautiful Puget Sound is one of the best ways to see the Pacific Northwest!
Beginners to Experts, Saltwater Trolling or Drifting aboard our 22 to 28′ Charter Boats depart from Seattle. Just 7 miles from Downtown Seattle, Fishing tours are offered Year Around (Regulations Permitting)
WE OFFER SEATTLE DEPARTURES ALL YEAR LONG (Within allowed seasons)
Partnering with the best in the business provides you with more options! Options include Seattle or Tacoma departure, Trolling or Drifting
We provide poles, tackle… everything you need for fishing! We even have fishing licenses available on board the boats!
We Usually book 3 to 5 persons per boat but can handle up to 6.
Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 87 reviews Posted on Daniel Luscombe2026-01-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time fishing for late season Sand Dabs and pulling crab pots- nearly catching our limit. One of my buddies had never caught a fish before, but Capt. Carl set him up for success. Hot coffee on board was welcome. Pro tip: Only keep as many fish as you will eat! Our group of four had enough for a NYE feast for 10 friends AND a crab lunch the next day! Thanks again Capt. Carl!Posted on Mariah Nelson2025-12-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!! We went the day after Christmas with our 3 year old, 6 year old, and 8 year old! We caught a ton of crabs!!!!!!!!! & some fish too! Great experience with Carl!Posted on Josh Adelson2025-12-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently went on a 4 hour charter with our 2 boys (10 and 12). Luckily the weather cooperated for late December. Carl was very flexible in scheduling and great with our boys. We caught a ton of flounder and the crabbing was a lot of fun for our boys as well. I would definitely recommend booking with Fish Finders!Posted on Daemien Loren Moore2025-12-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We chartered Carl's boat for a sea burial (ash scattering in Puget Sound.) It was a very good experience over all. Good communication. Expertly performed. It was a very beautiful send-off of our loved one. Will recommend!Posted on Sam Tarter2025-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Carl was very gracious to take us out when other captains said the weather was too foul. We had a great time catching flounder and crab.Posted on Arthur Markley2025-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time crabbing and fishing with Captain Carl and Fish Finders Charters. Caught lots of Dungeness crab and flounder. Highly recommend! 👍Posted on Charles Leibson2025-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He’s a stud - put us on fish and crab when no one else would/could due to bad weatherPosted on Blake Brockman2025-12-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an awesome time! Captain Carl put us on as many fish and crab as we could handle. He was super easy to work with despite us reaching out only a couple days before. He did everything he could to make sure we found the right trip for us and had a great time. Would definitely recommend taking your fishing trip with Fish Finders and Captain Carl!Posted on Lisa Cicconetti2025-12-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Carl has been fishing his entire life. He knows exactly where to go and how to make your adventure epic. My son and I both caught our first salmon with him, plus tons of crab. If there is ever a good reason to get up at 4 am, this it it!Posted on Wilson Miller2025-12-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful time with Captain Carl. Early morning crab grab on Thanksgiving. Dropped some lines and kept the family well entertained during the soaking of the pots. A lot of fun and worth the effort. Carl kept things happening and most definitely delivered. Came home to a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family. Who would have thought a fresh dungeness crab fest the day after would taste so so good. Thank You Carl!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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Fish Finders Charters Seattle

Qualified and Safe
- Seattle Fishing Charter departs year around
- Comfortable 28′ Charter fishing boats
- Forward cabin with enclosed head
- Saltwater fishing charters on Puget Sound
- Seattle Washington salmon fishing guide
- Salmon trolling, drifting and bottom fishing
- Lowrance Electronics
- Berkley Guide program
- Fenwick Guide program
- Full time Seattle fishing guide since 1994
- Coast Guard 100 Ton masters license
- Charter Boat Assn. of Puget Sound Member
- National Assn. of Charter Operators Member
- WDFW licensed Seattle Salmon Charters
- First aid/CPR certified Seattle Washington fishing charter
- Insured Sportfishing Charter Service
- Seattle Fishing Charters recommended by the best tackle shops and finest hotels in Seattle.
- We are among the busiest Seattle fishing charter services because we are one of the best! So book early!

Other Services and Links
You may buy GIFT CERTIFICATES
We also perform SEA BURIALS
Listed below are resources for marine weather conditions and forecasts.
We will always contact our customers of any weather concerns that might lead to cancellations, delays or rescheduling due to windy and rough conditions. We don’t cancel for rain.
Accuweather Seattle Forecast
Puget Sound Marine Forecast
Puget Sound Real Time

Salmon Experts
This is the right place to find Washington salmon fishing tours, Winter Blackmouth Salmon fishing and Washington fishing charters,
Book Private Charters out of Seattle Washington, Deep sea fishing, private Seattle fishing charters and shared Seattle Salmon fishing charters.
Bottom fishing is also available during certain times of year. View our Seasons page for more information on Lingcod fishing and Flounder fishing.
This is Seattle saltwater Salmon trolling, Seattle Winter Steelhead guide and Puget Sound Fishing Charter service. We offer Ballard fishing guides departing from Shilshole bay marina.
Contact Fish Finders Seattle Fishing Charters today and enjoy the fishing trip of a lifetime
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