Fish PNW Charter Services runs fishing trips on Puget Sound out of Seattle, led by Captain Paul Kim and departing from the Shilshole Bay area. Depending on the season, guests might hook into Chinook salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon, flounder, lingcod, squid, or crab, with techniques ranging from spinning and trolling to jigging and bottom fishing depending on what’s being targeted.

Trips run aboard a custom-welded 26-foot catamaran with space for six guests, giving the boat a stable, family-friendly platform for a day on the water. Fish PNW Charter Services is especially known for its squid jigging trips alongside its salmon fishing, and Captain Paul walks guests through safety and technique before getting started, making the trips approachable for beginners while still delivering results for more experienced anglers. Kids are welcome aboard, and child-sized life vests are available on request to make sure younger guests are properly fitted with the right gear.

Any fish caught within the legal limit is the guest’s to keep, and the crew can clean and prepare the catch to take home or straight to the barbecue. Beyond the fishing itself, trips on Puget Sound come with the chance to spot local marine wildlife, including orcas, which have made appearances at the end of more than one trip. Fishing reports shared by the business highlight strong seasonal runs, from fall coho and pink salmon to productive lingcod and spot prawn seasons, showing an active, hands-on approach to tracking what’s biting throughout the year.

Trips are available as either shared bookings or private charters, giving flexibility for solo travelers, families, or larger groups looking to book the whole boat. The business has built a strong reputation locally, with numerous five-star reviews highlighting Captain Paul’s patience, teaching style, and success putting guests on fish.

For anglers looking to fish salmon, lingcod, squid, or flounder on Puget Sound with an experienced, personable local captain, Fish PNW Charter Services offers a family-friendly Seattle fishing charter with room to customize the trip to the group’s experience level.