What Should I wear and is there a bathroom?

Weather can change quickly on the sound. Dress in layers. Wear non marking shoes if you have them. Quality sunglasses and sun screen recommended. Limited rain gear is on board and available in spring and summer. In the winter please bring warm clothes and rain gear. Our boats have enclosed cabins that will protect from rain and wind but make fishing hard…

If you are bringing small children a coast guard approved personal floatation device for each child is required. Bring your own or check with the captain at booking as several youth life jackets are available.

Our boats have enclosed private restrooms with fully flushing toilets. Many local charters do not offer this important service!

Is there food on board?

Bottled water on board but only emergency food is on board. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks. We encourage refillable containers to avoid filling landfills!

Captain can provide lunch at an additional charge. Notify the Captain at booking if you would like food provided.

Will I get sea sickness?

Puget Sound is not an open sea and there are not repetitive swells as you would find in the open ocean. There is wind chop but barring fog you can see land at all times.

If you have experienced sea sickness in the past, you might consider taking sea sickness medicine available at most local drug stores.

Can I have my fish shipped and should I bring a cooler?

First off we need to catch them and realize that Puget Sound usually has a one or two fish salmon limit. This is not Alaska and Washington has the 13th highest population in the USA. Catch and release is always an option. Please do not bring hard coolers to the boat. For safety we keep the deck of the boats free from tripping hazards and clutter. Small soft coolers are fine.

There are two companies relatively close to the marina that will pack and ship your fish for a fee. Smoking your fish is also an option these vendors provide. You will need to contract them for specifics and if they are providing this service during your Seattle visit.

B & E Meats bandemeats.com (2023 update B&E will only smoke and ship)

Wild Salmon Seafood Market wildsalmonseafood.com