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Select your location below. We are able to run charter fishing trips from any location throughout the San Juan Islands. If your location is not listed below call our office at 360-376-3711 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Select your location below. We are able to run charter fishing trips from any location throughout the San Juan Islands. If your location is not listed below call our office at 360-376-3711 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Outer Island Excursions offers salmon and bottom fishing charters throughout the San Juan Islands including San Juan Island, Lopez Island & Anacortes. Our vessels are moored in Eastsound on Orcas Island, but if you want to skip the ferry ride we can pick you up from Lopez Island, San Juan Island, Lummi Island and the Bellingham Area. We fish for Salmon, Ling Cod, Rock Fish, Halibut, Cabazon, Flounder, Greenling and many other species. We also love to go after Dungeness and Red Rock Crab. During the early spring we will drop some pots for pink and spot shrimp. A whale watching tour can be combined with a fishing trip for the ultimate island adventure!
Call for information about what fish we can keep and what fish we have to release on our charter boat. For a portion of the season we mainly do catch and release fishing.
GENERAL FISHING SEASON GUIDELINES:
Fishing seasons may be subject to change by the Fish and Wildlife Department. Please contact our office for more specific details.
Bottom fishing charter trips are great for fishermen of any skill level. We frequently take out first time fishermen as young as 4 and 5 years old as well as skilled veterans. We highly recommend a bottom fishing charter for a group considering their first fishing experience in the San Juans. Usually everyone catches fish and the techniques are easy to learn. Bottom fishing charters are available year round. Halibut and Ling Cod are open in the spring. Crabbing is from July 15th to September 30th.
The best fishing charters are well planned trips
We charge by the hour for all of our bottom charter fishing trips not by the person
Minimum 3 hours
You may bring along any food or beverages you desire including alcohol
We offer trips for 1 person on up to 40 people
Fishing Licenses are available aboard the boat for US waters
All gear is provided
If you catch fish you can keep your Captain will clean them for you
Bareboat charters are also available
We are proud to now offer Salmon charter fishing to those fishermen after that elusive 30 lbs King. We offer roughly 5-6 hour Salmon fishing charters from July to October and December to April. Blackmouth are the target for winter fishing and during the summer we can get silver, kings and pink salmon. Salmon fishing requires a longer run to get to the best fishing locations. Sometimes we head out almost 40 miles to get to the best spots. Salmon fishing is more hit and miss than bottom fishing. The pay off can be big but patience is necessary. For that reason it is not recommended for young children or for first time fishermen. During July and August advanced reservations are highly recommended. If fishing regulations prohibit targeting salmon, we will fish for whatever is open which may include Spot Prawn, Dungeness crab, cabezon, flounder, kelp greenling and more. We will take full advantage of whatever regulations will allow.
We have two 26ft custom vessels that we use for salmon charter fishing. Our charter boats are fully equipped with electronic downriggers. Both boats have restrooms and a 3/4 cabin enclosure.
2016 Salmon fishing regulations have not been determined. Tour activities will be dependent on State and Federal Law. Our current booking guidelines are based on previous seasons. Generally salmon fishing is open July 1st – October 31st. Rules may be changed. Fishing activities on charters will be dictated by current rules at the time of the charter.
Explore the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea kayaking along the rugged North Shore of Orcas Island or around the remote waters of Sucia Island State Park! Learn more here…
Orca whales, humpbacks, grays, minkes, porpoises, and more amazing wildlife can be found on a scheduled afternoon tour or sunset charter. Learn more here…
Join us on a quest for Bald Eagles, Black Oystercatchers, Rhinoceros Auklets, and more as we search through some of the less travelled waters of the region. Learn more here…
Explore the history of the region at Patos Island Light, Turn Point Light, Lime Kiln Lighthouse and more. See them from the sea and check them out up close! Learn more here…
Visit the hidden gem of the Outer Islands at Sucia Island State Park! Enjoy a day trip hiking, rent kayaks to explore hidden coves, or even camp overnight. Learn more here…
Want to explore islands where the State Ferries don’t go? Get off the beaten path anywhere in the San Juans with a water taxi. Even land on a remote beach! Learn more here…