Pacific Salmon Charters has served anglers in Ilwaco, Washington for 40 years, running one of the largest and most modern charter fleets in the area for salmon, sturgeon, halibut, tuna, and bottom fish. The mission behind the business has stayed consistent over four decades: provide outstanding customer service backed by a fleet equipped with the latest safety and fish-finding equipment.

Trips run 8 hours or until anglers reach their fish limit, with check-in typically between 5:00 and 5:15 AM depending on the boat. Every trip includes coffee, bait, and tackle, and catches are iced throughout the day to preserve freshness. Salmon are gutted and gilled before returning to the dock, with photos taken of the catch and options to take fish home whole or have them filleted and vacuum-packed on-site, including quick-freeze and storage services.

The fleet recently added Rock Solid, a new 6-passenger executive charter suited for halibut, salmon, tuna, or private combo trips, giving groups a more upscale option for client hosting, special occasions, or a first-class day of fishing. Beyond standard fishing charters, Pacific Salmon Charters also offers licensed burial-at-sea services, including both ash scattering and full body burials, for families honoring a loved one on the water.

Salmon fishing charters run $198 plus tax for the 8-hour trip, with halibut and other specialty charters priced higher depending on the fishery and season. Chinook salmon fishing peaks May through July, while Coho salmon runs strongest from August through October, giving anglers a long summer season to plan around.

For anglers looking to fish salmon, halibut, sturgeon, tuna, or bottom fish out of Ilwaco with a well-established, four-decade fleet, Pacific Salmon Charters offers a full-service, comfortable option along the Washington coast.