FAQ

• What do I do with my catch?  Our basic complimentary services include cleaning, filleting, and bagging of your catch, plus one frozen get pack. For $4.50 per pound (weighed whole at the dock), we will vacuum pack and freeze your catch.
• If you would like your catch frozen and shipped to your home, we will overnight it to you via FedEx. (Please see our Processing and Handling page for details.)

• Do the boats have bathrooms? Each of our boats has a private bathroom on board.
• What should I bring? A warm jacket and layers of clothes, lunch, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, raincoat, and rain boots.  Bring it all; we have plenty of storage.
• What about staying warm and dry? – In addition to an enclosed and heated cabin, we offer complimentary rain gear and boots from adult S to XL (There are limited numbers of each size available. Please inform us of your party’s needs upon booking).
• What if there are more than 6 in our party? We operate 2 charter boats, which enables us to split larger parties (greater than 6) for comfort & convenience.
• Can I bring my dog? No!
• Can we bring a cooler? Yes
• Can we consume or bring alcohol on board?  On morning trips only (defined as trips that depart by 9 AM) 
  
• Will we see whales on fishing trips? Possibly, especially in the summer months.

 

• Can my kids or grandma go for free if they don’t fish?  We charge by seat and are limited by our permit to 6 people.  A person occupying a seat but not desiring to fish would take the place of a paying fisher person; we charge a full-person rate.
• Do you have Gift Certificates?
  Yes, we do, so please ask us about them.
• Can we get off on one of the Islands to explore? Can we go whale watching or sightseeing?
  See our “combination trips” in the drop-down menu.
• Is there a fish guarantee? We are very good at what we do, but we cannot make the fish bite or stay on the hook.
• Is there a whale guarantee? We are members of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, which gives us real-time updates as to the whale’s location if they have been spotted,  but we do not guarantee a sighting.
• Can I smoke? Though pot is legal in WA State, we operate in Federal waters, and therefore, marijuana is not legal to possess or smoke on the vessel.  Cigarettes are allowed, but we expect customers to be respectful of others on the boat.
• What kind of fish will we catch?
  There are 5 species of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.  The current run will determine which type we’re targeting. If bottom fishing, in May and June, we target halibut and lingcod.
• What happens if it’s raining? The rain never stops us. It’s Washington! In addition to an enclosed and heated cabin, we now offer complimentary rain gear and boots from adult S to XL (There are limited numbers of each size available. Please inform us of your party’s needs upon booking).
• What happens if it’s windy? We will cancel the trip with a full refund if the captain judges that it’s not safe to go.
• How do I get to you? Please see Getting Here.