Baxter's Guided Fishing Charters in Washington

Salmon, steelhead, trout, and sturgeon trips on Lake Stevens, Puget Sound rivers, and the Columbia River. Gear provided. Up to 6 guests.

Meet Your Guide — James

James has been putting anglers on fish across Washington State for years. Whether you’re chasing Chinook salmon on the Snohomish River, targeting steelhead through Snohomish County, or reeling in sturgeon on the Columbia River — he knows the water, the seasonal patterns, and the techniques that produce fish.

Every trip is tailored to your group. First-timers, families with kids, experienced anglers — everyone’s welcome. He runs a 24-foot Alumaweld rigged with downriggers and all the gear you need. You just show up ready to fish.

What We Fish For

Chinook (King) Salmon

June – September

Coho (Silver) Salmon

August – November

Steelhead

November – March

Trout

Year-round

Yellow Perch

Year-round

Sturgeon

March – July

Seasons are approximate and vary by location and WDFW regulation

Where We Fish

Lake Stevens

Our home water. Trout, perch, and family-friendly trips on Snohomish County’s largest lake. Minutes from Marysville and Everett.

Snohomish County Rivers

Salmon and steelhead on the Snohomish, Skykomish, and Stillaguamish rivers. Some of the best runs in the Pacific Northwest.

Columbia River

Big water, big fish. Chinook salmon and sturgeon trips in the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania County.

Based in Marysville, WA — 5 miles from Everett, 35 miles from Seattle.

What clients say

Real words from people who’ve been out with us

Questions

Everything you need to know before you cast off

Top of the line fishing poles , tackle , bait everything needed to catch fish

Fishing license/catch card when needed

Yes but need to know prior for kids sizes to be sure to bring the correct sizes

Weather pending changes quickly in the PNW. Layers are a great option.

Small ice chest, whatever you need for belongings to be comfortable for a day on the water

Unsafe weather other than weather 3 day notice for canceling to receive your deposit back any later deposit is forfeited.

A bucket and poncho is available but james is always willing to go ashore but even then a actual bathroom isn’t always an option.

Yes, fish are filleted and put in ziplocks.

Absolutely

No

Yes, at time of booking

We try for 8 hours but depends on fishery, limits can come quick or not.

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Ready to get on the water?

The fish are waiting. Contact me to get started