5.0(3 Reviews)5-Hour Salmon Fishing Charter for 3 Anglers
5.0(3 reviews)
Private Trip
Fishing
5hour guided salmon fishing adventure for three anglersExpert guides navigate to prime fishing locations$600 package includes equipment and professional instruction
There's nothing quite like spending five solid hours on the water with your closest fishing buddies, working the prime spots where salmon are staging and feeding. This charter gives you and two others the perfect opportunity to target some of the lake's most prized game fish while Captain Anthony puts you right where the action is. At $600 for your group of three, you're getting a full-service guided experience that focuses on putting fish in the boat and teaching you the techniques that consistently produce results.
Your day starts early when you meet Captain Anthony at the dock, where he'll have the boat rigged and ready with everything you need for a productive day of salmon fishing. The five-hour window gives you plenty of time to work multiple spots and adjust tactics based on what the fish are telling you. You'll cover water efficiently, moving between proven productive areas while learning to read the electronics and understand what makes certain locations consistently hold fish. The captain knows these waters inside and out, so you'll spend more time with lines in the water instead of wandering around looking for fish. This isn't a rushed trip - you'll have time to dial in your technique, experiment with different presentations, and really get into a rhythm that produces consistent hook-ups.
Most of your fishing will be done trolling with downriggers and planer boards to cover the water column and present lures at the precise depths where salmon are holding. Captain Anthony provides all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need, including a selection of proven spoons, plugs, and flasher-dodger combinations that have been putting fish in the boat all season. You'll learn how to set your spread properly, maintain the right speed for different lure types, and recognize the subtle differences in rod tip action that signal when you're in the strike zone. The boat's fish finder and GPS help locate schools of baitfish and mark productive structure, while temperature probes ensure you're fishing the thermocline where salmon concentrate. When fish are marked on the sonar, you might switch to jigging or cast spinners to actively work specific areas.
"Very enjoyable excursion" - Richard. "Great time. Had a blast!!!" - H Lee. "Captain Anthony and crew were top notch finding fish and instructing us what we needed to do! I would 100 percent recommending using Captain Anthony!" - John.
Coho Salmon are absolute dynamite on the end of your line, known for their acrobatic jumps and strong runs that'll test your drag system and fighting technique. These silver bullets typically run 8-15 pounds and are most active during the early morning and evening hours when they're actively feeding on baitfish near the surface. Cohos love bright, flashy presentations and will often hit spoons and plugs with aggressive strikes that leave no doubt you're connected. They're a customer favorite because they fight clean, jump repeatedly, and make excellent table fare with their firm, flavorful meat.
Chinook Salmon are the kings of the lake for good reason - these bruisers can push 20-30 pounds and will give you a battle you'll remember for years. Kings tend to hold deeper than cohos, often relating to specific temperature breaks and structure where they ambush schools of alewives or smelt. They prefer larger baits and lures, and their strikes can be surprisingly subtle for such large fish, often just a steady pull-down rather than the violent hit you'd expect. The fight is characterized by powerful runs and bulldogging tactics that'll have you questioning your knots and equipment. Peak action typically occurs during the cooler months when these monsters are actively feeding.
Rainbow Trout provide consistent action throughout the season and are perfect for anglers who enjoy more delicate presentations and technical fishing. These beautiful fish average 3-8 pounds but make up for their smaller size with incredible speed and jumping ability that rivals any salmon. Rainbows are opportunistic feeders that respond well to both trolling and casting techniques, often holding in areas where tributaries enter the lake or around rocky structure. They're excellent for teaching proper fish handling techniques since they're more delicate than salmon, and their willingness to bite makes them perfect confidence builders for newer anglers in your group.
Brown Trout are the lake's most cunning predators, often requiring more finesse and patience to consistently catch. These bronze-colored fighters typically run 5-12 pounds and are known for their wariness and tendency to follow lures without committing. They're most active during low-light conditions and often prefer more natural presentations like live bait or subtle lures worked slowly through their territory. Browns fight with a combination of power and intelligence, often wrapping lines around structure or making unexpected directional changes that keep you guessing. They're prized by serious anglers for their challenging nature and excellent eating quality.
Lake Trout are the deep-water specialists that provide steady action when other species are finicky, typically holding in 60-120 feet of water over rocky structure and drop-offs. These native char can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 15 pounds being common and true giants pushing 25-30 pounds always a possibility. Lakers are perfectly adapted to cold, deep water and provide a different type of fishing experience that involves heavy tackle, deep presentations, and understanding how to work vertical structure effectively. Their fight is characterized by steady pressure rather than flashy runs, but their size and determination make them a worthy opponent that tests your endurance and equipment.
This five-hour charter hits the sweet spot for serious fishing without wearing out your welcome on the water. You'll have time to learn, adapt, and put multiple fish in the boat while working with one of the area's top-rated captains who knows exactly where salmon are holding and feeding. At $600 for three anglers, you're getting premium guide service, quality equipment, and access to the most productive fishing spots on the lake
Tylosurus AcusBrown trout are the smartest fish you'll encounter, averaging 8-24 inches but growing much larger in the right conditions. These golden-brown beauties with black spots prefer cool, clear water and love hiding under cover - think undercut banks, fallen trees, and deep pools. They're most active during fall when they feed aggressively at night, but spring and early summer can be productive too. What makes them challenging and rewarding is their wariness - they've seen every lure and gotten educated. The fight is strong and the meat is excellent. These fish can live 12-18 years, so the big ones have learned every trick. Here's the secret: fish them at dusk or dawn when they're less spooky, and use crawfish patterns or streamers near structure. They'll often hit just as your fly swings out of a deep run.
Oncorhynchus TshawytschaChinook salmon are the kings for good reason - these bruisers commonly hit 12-39 inches and 15-30 pounds. They're light-sensitive, so they hug the bottom during bright days, making early morning and evening prime time. Look for them in deeper channels and around structure where they can ambush baitfish. The black mouth and gums distinguish them from other salmon. Spring and fall migrations offer the hottest action when they're moving through. What makes them special is the combination of size and strength - a big king will test your tackle and skills. The rich, orange-pink meat is top-shelf eating. Key tip: since they stay deep, use weighted gear to get down to their level. Bright flies work well on sunny days - chartreuse/blue combos are money. On overcast days, switch to darker patterns like blue/black.
Oncorhynchus KisutchCoho salmon, or silvers as we call them, typically run 12-30 inches and weigh 8-12 pounds. These acrobatic fighters are famous for jumping up to 6 feet when hooked - pure excitement on the line. You'll find them in deeper water near river mouths and estuaries during their ocean phase, then moving into rivers during spawning runs. Fall brings the best fishing when they're staging before heading upstream. The dark blue-green backs and silver sides make them easy to identify. What guests love most is the fight - cohos are scrappy and unpredictable. The bright orange-red meat is outstanding table fare too. Here's a solid tip: in faster water, swing bright spinners like chartreuse or pink. In holding pools, try twitching jigs with long tails - the extra movement triggers strikes when they're being finicky.
Salvelinus NamaycushLake trout are the heavyweights of the char family, commonly running 24-36 inches and 15-40 pounds. These grey-green giants with cream markings live in deep, cold, oxygen-rich lakes where they suspend over deep basins. Spring right after ice-out is prime time when they're shallow and feeding actively. Summer pushes them deep where you'll need downriggers or heavy jigs. What draws anglers is the potential for trophy fish - they grow massive and fight with bulldogging power in deep water. The meat is excellent, especially from cold, clean lakes. They're slow-growing and live long, so big ones are special. Pro tip: focus on overcast days when they feed more aggressively. Jigging spoons and paddle-tail swimbaits work great, but don't overlook old-school spoons. Work them right over the deepest structure you can find.
Oncorhynchus MykissRainbow trout run 8-24 inches and typically weigh 2-8 pounds, though bigger ones are out there. These beautiful fish with their signature pink stripe love cold, clean water between 55-64°F. You'll find them in streams with good current and around rocky cover, plus they move to deeper, cooler spots during summer heat. Spring through early summer offers the best action, especially at dawn and dusk when they're actively feeding. What makes them special is their fighting spirit - they'll jump and run when hooked, putting on quite a show. The meat is excellent eating with that distinctive pink flesh. One tip that works well: keep your bait just off the bottom and let it drift naturally with the current. They're picky about presentation, so match the water flow.
5.0 out of 5.0Very enjoyable excursion
Great time. Had a blast!!!
Captain Anthony and crew were top notch finding fish and instructing us what we needed to do! I would 100 percent recommending us...
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