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Top Types of Chinook Salmon Trips in Washington
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Washington
What are the best chinook salmon fishing trips in Washington?
The best chinook salmon fishing trips in Washington are:
- Baxter’s Guided Fishjng guided by James B.
- Wind Knot Salmon Guides guided by David G.
- Northwest Fishing Charters guided by Rich O.
- Ruby D Charters, guided by Dale D.
- On The Mark Guide Service guided by Griffin M.
Why should I book a chinook salmon fishing trip in Washington with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 chinook salmon trips in Washington, and the most popular trips in the area are Puget Sound Morning Charter guided by Cary, Salmon Hook-Up guided by Scotty, and 8 Hour Trip – Winter Combo. guided by James.
Our guides in Washington are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9629 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly chinook salmon guides / fishing lessons in Washington? Check out our beginner and family friendly chinook salmon guides in Washington.
What types of chinook salmon fishing trips are common in Washington?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for chinook salmon in Washington as well as river fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in Washington are light tackle fishing, trolling, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.
How much does a Washington chinook salmon fishing trip cost?
Prices for chinook salmon in Washington can range anywhere from about $573 to $3,150, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in Washington is $2,182. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in Washington is $1,499.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for chinook salmon fishing in Washington?
The most popular season for chinook salmon fishing in Washington is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.
Do I need a Washington fishing license for chinook salmon and what are the bag limits for chinook salmon in Washington?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Washington, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Washington. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Washington.
Recent Reviews
Captiain Rich was great. He was personable, made us feel welcome and was so accommodating to one of our group that was new to fishing. He made our time on the water a blast. He knew the sound as well or better than anyone else we have been out with. We all caught our limit and there would have been more if we would have been allowed. If you want to have fun and catch lots of fish he's your go to captain. He has my highest recommendation.
Clinton W. | September 5, 2026
Trip: Puget Sound Salmon Trip
We six had a great time, catching about 2025 fish and keeping a bunch. Rick was excellent in terms of setting up the rods and the equipment, helping us with getting the fish and keeping the fish and giving us lots of information on the surrounding waterways, fish, migration of whales and all sorts of fun subjects. So the ages of 11 to 76 were very pleased.
Richard S. | August 14, 2026
Trip: Puget Sound Salmon Trip
We really enjoyed our trip. The wrong salmon were biting so we weren’t able to keep any of them. So he moved to another spot and we were able to catch flounder. Thank you Captain Dale.
Deborah L. | June 5, 2026
Scotty is a great guy and worked hard to catch fish. He was also easy going and friendly to fish with. I’ll be booking another trip soon.
Rocky G. | December 3, 2025
Trip: Steelhead Hook-Up
My trip went well, Aaron was very knowledgeable had the Boys on fish. He was very personable both of my sons enjoyed the trip. 5 stars!!
David K. | September 30, 2025
