Fat Otter Fishing Charter offers guided fishing trips out of Sekiu, Washington, one of the most protected and productive fishing waters in the Pacific Northwest, led by Captain John aboard the fully outfitted boat Even Odder. The business specializes in salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish, running a hands-on, family-friendly operation that adjusts to each guest’s comfort level, whether that means setting lines and running downriggers or simply grabbing the rod once a fish hits.

Salmon trips start early to catch the morning bite and typically run six to eight hours, trolling with electric downriggers and fishing two to four rods at a time, with guests taking turns catching. Halibut trips run on a quota-based season, usually starting in May, with early dates more likely to stay open as the season progresses; if the halibut quota is met mid-trip, the outing switches to bottom fishing at a reduced rate. Combination trips start early and run 8 to 10 hours, trolling for salmon before moving to bottom fishing grounds for lingcod and rockfish, and require a minimum of four anglers to book.

Every trip includes top-quality, professionally maintained tackle and gear with spares on hand, along with lures, flashers, and bait selected for the target species. The Even Odder carries Coast Guard-approved safety equipment plus extras, and every guest gets a comfortable, auto-inflating life jacket. Catches are iced immediately on board, and once back at the dock, guests can head to The Gut Hut, where processors will clean, fillet, and vacuum-pack the catch, with cooler storage available for a small daily fee.

Salmon and bottomfish offshore trips run $325 per person with a $162.50 deposit, while halibut trips run $425 per person with a $212.50 deposit. Booking the first five seats on any trip secures the whole boat and includes a free spot for an additional angler. Fat Otter Fishing Charter also offers charter services for scattering ashes as a peaceful memorial option on the water.

For anglers looking to fish salmon, halibut, lingcod, or rockfish out of Sekiu with a hands-on, family-friendly local captain, Fat Otter Fishing Charter offers a well-equipped charter experience in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most protected fishing grounds.