Everett Fishing Charters operates as part of All Star Fishing Charters, a Puget Sound fishing operation that has served anglers for more than 40 years, with founder Gary Krein chartering full-time since 1984 and more than 50 years of personal experience on Puget Sound. The business runs guided trips out of Everett, alongside sister departures from Edmonds and Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina, giving anglers flexible options across the region.
Everett and Edmonds trips focus on relaxed, highly productive salmon and bottom-fishing outings suited to all skill levels, with calm, protected Puget Sound waters that make for consistent year-round fishing. Species targeted include salmon, lingcod, and flounder, with Dungeness crabbing available as an add-on during open seasons. All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included, and every trip comes with free fish cleaning, filleting, and bagging back at the dock.
Captain Nick Kester, one of the most respected charter captains on Puget Sound, has guided out of Everett since 2003 after growing up fishing with his grandfather from age two and working as a deckhand on Puget Sound charter boats through high school, where he first met Gary Krein in 1986. Guests fish aboard clean, safe vessels with onboard bathrooms and heated, family-friendly cabins for comfortable cold-weather trips, and every captain is Coast Guard licensed.
When trolling for salmon, the crew may limit the number of lines in the water and rotate turns hooking and landing fish, a common industry practice that helps prevent tangles and improves results for the whole group. Fishing licenses are required for all anglers and available for purchase onboard for $13.50. All Star Fishing Charters also maintains an instructional video library covering techniques like trolling for salmon, jigging for lingcod, and live bait fishing, giving guests a way to prepare before their trip.
For anglers looking for a well-established, multi-decade Puget Sound fishing operation departing from Everett, Everett Fishing Charters (All Star Fishing Charters) offers salmon, lingcod, flounder, and seasonal crabbing trips with experienced, Coast Guard-licensed captains.
