Ridge to River Outdoors, also operating as 365 Charters, is a Seattle-area charter and guided sport fishing business owned by professional angler and fishing guide Captain Doug Saint-Denis. The business runs saltwater charters on Puget Sound out of Shilshole Bay Marina, along with freshwater bass fishing trips on lakes throughout western Washington, giving anglers a range of fishing styles under one operation.
Puget Sound trips run aboard a 30-foot Grady White from May through October, targeting salmon, lingcod, flounder, and other species depending on the season. Guests can choose between a private charter, which reserves the entire boat exclusively for their group, or a shared trip for solo anglers or small groups looking to join others. Trolling for salmon is done with advanced downriggers, running up to three lines and rotating anglers on each strike to keep the experience smooth and avoid tangles. Bass fishing trips run out of a 21-foot Skeeter equipped with Humminbird Solix electronics, 360 and Mega Live imaging, and a Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor, with St. Croix rods and Abu Garcia and Pflueger reels included.
Beyond Doug, the team includes full-time charter Captain Rich Olson, tournament bass angler Jon Blank, and fly fishing guide Nathan Schepker, giving the business depth across multiple fishing styles and target species. Every saltwater trip includes a clean, safe vessel, all Coast Guard-required safety gear, rods, reels, bait, and tackle, and complimentary fish cleaning, filleting, and bagging.
Morning saltwater trips run six hours at $300 per person, with four anglers needed to book a private boat and shared trips starting with as few as two people. Flounder trips run a shorter three hours at $225 per person with a four-person minimum, available year-round and popular with kids and casual anglers. A 20% discount is offered to active and retired military members with valid ID, and tipping (15-20% per angler) is customary but not included in the rate.
For anglers looking for a well-connected, multi-species Seattle fishing operation covering both Puget Sound saltwater trips and freshwater bass fishing, Ridge to River Outdoors & 365 Charters offers flexible private and shared options out of Shilshole Bay Marina.
