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    4.9 (36 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dubs Y.

    Cutplug will get you out on the water rain or shine. They try to get you on fish, but remember it's fishing. I highly recommend Cutplug Charter. They have good captains.

    Russell E.

    Let's start with Captain Justin, I called this guy at 9pm at night or somewhere close to that time. Captain Justin answered the phone with cheer in his heart, I heard it, he said he didn't have room on his boat, but told me let me call this other Captain, cause it is the last day for kings tomorrow. To my surprise he did call me back, he told me that Captain Thao would be more then happy to get us out there and we would be able to meet up with him at 6:30 am, I was excited and agreed to the trip, spending time with my son is always a priority. The conversation went so well with Captain Justin, we forgot to exchange names and do the deposit, we took care of that and my son and I prepared for a fishing trip. The next day, we met Captain Thao at the docks, we had no idea we were meeting a friend, family member for life. Thao from the stray fit right in with my son, his friend and I, like no other. We talked laughed like we knew each other for years. We forgot sometimes that we were paying for a fishing trip, hell I did care if I caught a fish at one point, I enjoyed my time with the three young men on this boat. I enjoyed seeing the man my son had become, I enjoyed seeing my son's friend talk about graduating from UW and becoming a Doctor and enjoyed meeting a new fishing friend Thao. I felt blessed and proud to be there. By the end of the trip, we caught 6-7 Flounder, my son got 1 black mouth King, the day was one I will never forget. This is a company that treasure people, I respect them from hello to I well see you soon. GOOD PEOPLE MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

    Young Y.

    Amazing time with Cut Plug Charters - Captain Justin. He's the man! It's my first time salmon fishing and a friend was visiting from out of town, so we rallied up four folks to charter a boat. Captain Justin set-us up and got us on several coho! We felt lucky because it sounded like other boats didn't have as much luck as we did and we're grateful for the bites! Captain Justin's super chill, helpful, instructive, and does everything to help you get on a fish from the time you start to the time you end. We had a blast and felt like we were just out on a boat with friends (including our Captain)! Took home 4 cohos amongst the 4 of us that day, and had a few other bites that we lost or released. Parking: You park at the Marina in the visitors section. Had no trouble finding parking when we left at 6:30am at Shilshole Marina. All in all, great great time.

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    Chad F.

    Cpt Thao was an amazing instructor and made everything very memorable! My pops and I have just started fishing and caught our very first fish ever. Our instructor was very informative and knew where to fish. Within 15mins of casting out, I caught this big king salmon! We all ended up catching our limit and had 2hrs to spare with our scheduled time. Wether you're a pro or just starting to fish. This charter will have you leaving like you've accomplished a lot. Most definitely worth while!

    A brief pause in the strikes for Reed!
    Duncan L.

    Great day fishing with Justin! This is our 4th annual family fishing trip with Justin and our 3 kiddos under 10 Justin is very patient with the kids and puts you on the fish!, 8 Salmon caught, 2 x 12+ lb Kings released due to last minute season closure but seriously worth the fight. Highly recommend using Cut Plug Charters . We will be back thanks Justin!

    Jon K.

    If you're looking for a private charter in the greater Seattle area, look no further. Captain Justin and Kyle will take care of you. My buddies and I had an amazing time. Captain Justin did not stop trying to put fish on the deck from the time we left the dock until the time we got back. He even filleted our fish and bagged it up so we could take it home. So easy and convenient. Will definitely come back! Caught 4 coho even when other boats nearby were not doing so well. It pays to go with experienced captains!

    There are shark in the Puget Sound. Who knew???
    Phil J.

    Justin made fishing for beginners and pros really easy and fun. My cousin, an avid lake fisherman, had a great time trying to put his hand at "mooching for salmon" in the Puget Sound. Justin and my cousin had a great time comparing stories. As for me, he was great teaching me how to fish from the first time. Granted my first catch was a Dogfish Shark that got away with my hook and bait, it was still exciting. I'll definitely be recommending Justin to friends and booking more trips in the future.

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    Harold Y.

    Awesome day on the water. It started out foggy then start to clear up. The sun did come out. We caught shakers. Hope to go out again soon. Make your RSVP for Spring and Summer trips.

    Last day in MA11 and Justin came through clutch for us!
    Cameron C.

    Had a great time fishing with Justin on the Puget Sound. This was my second trip, back to back weekends now too. That just shows you how much of a good time you can have fishing with Captain Justin. Captain Justin isn't only a knowledgeable fishermen, but he's very hospitable. Justin will not only try his best to put you on some fish but he'll talk to you and get to know you. If you're in the Seattle area and look forward to fishing on the Sound, Captain Justin is your guy!

    Harbor seals, even though a nuisance, very cool for us city folks!
    Michael K.

    I'm a pro fisherman, but Justin is an expert in Puget waters and taught me a lot about the salmon bite here. Flawless boat, excellent instruction, great communication and pics. Made the experience one of my top 5 all time of over 30 trips on saltwater. If we weren't catching, we moved position and started catching. I caught the biggest winter nonmigratory King of the season, and 3 other solid fish. We released two other species and and he kept us on the bite. Great guy and great experience, I be back this year for certain. Amazing!

    Beautiful Coho!

    Captain Justin is awesome! First time salmon fishing and Justin made the experience truly unforgettable!

    Justin and his mate were very professional. Always was willing to help. Second year with him. Never a slow moment, better than trolling. Will always go with Justin, he finds the fish!

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    Captain Thao was awesome. Kept us on the fish and was an awesome captain and guide. Highly recommend Cut Plug Charters

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    Thanks Darrell! Great morning on the water fishing for lingcod!

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    Thanks for the review Jonathan! We hope to see you again sometime!

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    Captain Justin is a great fisherman.......very knowledgeable, and a great teacher. Enjoyed my day fishing and chasing Kings!

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    Ask the Community - Cut Plug Charters

    Is there a head/bathroom?

    Hi, yes, we have a portapotty on each of our boats that tucked inside the console of the boat. Thanks

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    Let's start with Captain Justin, I called this guy at 9pm at night or somewhere close to that time.

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    Bow To Stern Charters - Come fish with captain Jason

    Bow To Stern Charters

    (2 reviews)

    Sunset Hill, Ballard

    Captain Jason is a true professional and a credit to his craft as charter fishing Captain. Our half…read moreday excursion was filled with great service, incredible knowledge of the fishing. Jason was on the job from the time we boarded to the time we left the dock. Top notch gear, awesome boat, and overall a magnificent day. We have never witnessed such passion for doing a great job and working hard.

    I recommend that you read this before you book with this outfit:…read more The website is well done and would lead one to believe that this is a professional operation. However, based upon my direct experience, it is not. I booked a morning charter for my son and me last weekend while I was visiting my son's new place in Seattle. I confirmed the departure location with Captain Jason via phone several weeks ahead of time. When I called, Captain Jason's tone sounded as if I was causing him an inconvenience and bordered on sounding rude...though he did warm up a bit at the end when I identified myself as a paying customer. I followed up with an email to him two days before the charter to ask if he had any additional requirements or recommendations for my son and me prior to our arrival, but he never replied. I wasn't too concerned...I guess he had no additional information for us and after all, he had already had accepted my 10% deposit and had my email and phone number if there was some type of issue. The day before the charter, my son and I drove to the marina to make sure that we knew exactly where we were going the next morning as we would be leaving early and I was entirely unfamiliar with the area. According to Captain Jason's instructions, my son and I arrived promptly at the dock at 4:45 am the next morning...15 minutes before the charter start time of 5:00 am. However, neither Captain Jason nor anyone affiliated with Bow to Stern Charters was there. We waited until 5:15 and then called Captain Jason's cell phone number. It rang and rang, and then went to voicemail. I made another call at 5:45, and again no answer. I then made a final call at 6:15 am, and again, no answer. So, with our one-day fishing licenses, camera, snacks and beverages in hand, my son and I got back into our rental car and drove back to the hotel. I sincerely don't know if I have ever felt more disappointed. If I could, I would leave zero stars for this business but it seems that Yelp requires at least one star to post a review. I'm 52 years old, and have never left a Yelp review before. I went to Captain Jason's Bow to Stern website today and see that he is still actively booking for trips today and through the rest of the week, so it would seem that he is still in operation. However, three days after our monumental disappointment, I have yet to receive a reply to my email and three unanswered phone calls as to why a Captain would do such a thing to a father and son.

    All Star Fishing Charters - Two fish in one reel in--Puget Sound, WA

    All Star Fishing Charters

    (14 reviews)

    Sunset Hill, Ballard

    To the business owners, I recommend that you suggest people who review the business on TripAdvisor…read morealso review it here! Wow, this excursion was so worth it! I booked this trip as a fun thing for my husband and I to do. We went out on a Sunday morning with Captain Curtis and Julian, the deckhand. There were a few other passengers on the boat because we booked a shared charter. Communication was great - I got directions and information about the outing all the way up to getting a text in the morning of our trip confirming that we will see the captain soon. We drove out to various spots in the Sound. It was really cool to hear about the different types of fish that are in the water and what's in season etc. Someone who knows nothing about fishing - I enjoyed looking at the monitors that show aquatic life under the water surface and learning about the fishing boats parts and what they all do. This isn't really an informational tour, but any questions or things that you want to know, the team will be happy To answer. Our deckhand did a really awesome job of checking on a different fishing poles and when there was a potential bite, he made sure everything was set up so that someone can hop on and reel in the fish. I noticed that some people were saying that it's not really fishing because you're not doing the set up and what have you but if you don't have any of the equipment or a vessel to go out on the water, a fishing charter solves all of that. I had no fishing experience but other passengers on the boat did and they also had an equally fun time trying to fight those fish who did not want to come in! Also nowhere on the website does it say that you're guaranteed to catch fish so people should keep that in mind -- We just happened to have a lucky day and every passenger on the boat was able to take home the legal limit. Our captain gave us the best opportunities to catch fish and when we returned to the marina, the team cut and filleted our fish so they were in a bag ready to take home. We live close by so we weren't worried about chilling but if you live further away, I might recommend having a cooler bag and getting some ice after the trip to keep your fish chilled. The best part for me was seeing all the harbor seals come into the marina who were waiting for leftover fish parts - It was so cute to see them come up and eat all the Nom Noms! I will say this is definitely a more expensive excursion and I booked it for a special occasion, but it was definitely worth it and we would recommend our fishing charter team to anyone looking for a fun fishing experience. I've heard you are more likely to catch fish in the morning compared to the afternoon charters and I would check to see what fish are in season and how many you're allowed to catch before you book your trip so you know what to expect. Also remember to bring cash to tip your boat's deckhand!

    Great day on the water! Curtis and Eric worked hard to give us a great experience! Super…read moreprofessional and a lot of fun- and we caught some great Ling Cod!

    Ballard Kayak - Kingfisher

    Ballard Kayak

    (138 reviews)

    Sunset Hill, Ballard

    Genuinely just a good time. Shoutout to Blake for being such an awesome tour guide. So…read moreknowledgeable about Washington state history and geography, tide changes, boat structures, and types of birds. It made you want to learn more about the subject matters on your own time. I did not know that he also kayaks with us on the side because one may easily get lost, especially with the stronger currents off to the opposite end from where you exit from the dock to then start the kayaking journey. Remember to look at the weather before you make a booking. They offer vests here in case you tip over...u will not with Blake there unless you really make an effort to do so. The vests have a place to put your phone in that you can easily unzip so you can take out your phone for pictures. They even provide shades for you, if you did not bring any...like I forgot! Blake does a good job with orienting you to the kayak boat so that you can confidently function in and navigate with it. Would recommend this experience for anyone new to the state so that they can appreciate the beauty of Washington nature and see where else to explore on their off-days

    Great tour of the Shilshole bay and Ballard locks. Tour guide and owner of business, Blaine, was…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and had stories to share. We saw plenty of wildlife including baby and mother seals, salmon jumps, herons, ospreys, sea stars and more. I'd definitely recommend this kayak tour.

    A Spot Tail Salmon Guide

    A Spot Tail Salmon Guide

    (18 reviews)

    Sunset Hill, Ballard

    We couldn't have asked for a better experience with Spot Tail Salmon Guide in Seattle! We had…read morefamily in town for a Mariners game a couple weeks ago and, on a whim, we called last minute to see if we could go fishing. Miraculously, Captain Keith had a spot the very next morning--and wow, are we glad we went. From start to finish, Captain Keith was incredible. He helped every step of the way and made sure everyone on the boat felt comfortable and confident. Thanks to his knowledge, guidance and a little luck, every single person in our group was able to catch at least one salmon--and even a few little sharks for extra excitement! What really made the trip special was Keith himself. He's not only extremely knowledgeable but also patient, willing to teach, and genuinely fun to talk to. It felt less like being with a "guide" and more like being out on the water with your dad or a really great friend. He created such a welcoming, easygoing atmosphere that made the whole experience unforgettable. Our family highly recommends Spot Tail Salmon Guide. If you're visiting Seattle and looking for something memorable, don't hesitate to book with Captain Keith. We can't wait to fish with him again next year!

    We had a fantastic day with captain Keith. His communication leading up to our trip was clear and…read moremade the day easy. We bought fishing licenses on the boat and took off promptly. The two of us had minimal fishing experience and Keith ensured we learned some skills and caught some fish. He had great knowledge of the Sound and we even saw a humpback . When the tour was over he cleaned our fish and packed everything up. I can't wait to book with him again.

    Cut Plug Charters - fishing - Updated May 2026

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