Highliner Charters

04/22/2024

Derby Tickets are now for sale at Holiday Sports in Burlington starting Tuesday!

Don't Miss Out! The last day to purchase tickets is April 30th.

Tickets for the 2024 FNW Halibut Derby will be on sale at Holiday Sports in Burlington starting tomorrow morning!

Additionally, you can still purchase them online at:

https://fishnorthwest.org/derby/

04/07/2024

Yesterday was a good day for Butts! Be sure to pick up your derby tickets at Fishnorthwest.org. May 3-4 at Friday harbor.

03/01/2024

The beautiful beasts are here! Give us a call.

(I think this has got to be the coolest-looking steelhead fisherman on the planet).

12/29/2023

Some incredible trout fishing happening right now!

12/20/2023

The Bulls are big this year!

12/01/2023

****Santa says...This Christmas, give the gift of fishing or whale watching. Purchase a gift certificate for the 2024 Halibut, LingCod, Salmon, or whale watching season. We will mail it out the next day.*****

11/30/2023

Our 2024 halibut season kicks off on April 4th. We will run trips from Thursday – Sunday through the first week of June. Launch times will be tide-dependent and the rate will be $295 per person.

Our 2024 Lingcod season kicks off May 1st and runs through June 15th. Launch times will be tide-dependent and the rate will be $295 per person.

11/28/2023

11/15/2023

Capt Rick releases the first steelhead of the year. Bring it!

11/15/2023

Released this beast yesterday after a vicious fight. Gotta luv the chum!

11/09/2023

****Give the gift of fishing...purchase a gift certificate for the 2024 Halibut, LingCod, or Salmon season for $295. We will mail it out the next day.*****

11/09/2023

Rockin the coho!

11/01/2023

Bam!

10/27/2023

Good start to a crisp day!

10/25/2023

Insane silver action

10/25/2023

Crazy coho fishin'! And sporting the Simms rain gear we supply

10/23/2023

Another successful day on the Skagit. Give us a ring and spend a fall day casting for Coho!

10/22/2023

Incredible day on the river with my son Corey and good friend Kelly. Thanks to the most awesomest guide on the planet, Eamon , for making it all happen.

10/21/2023

Come float the Skagit with us !

10/20/2023

Skagit River Coho fishin!.... you gotta try it.

10/11/2023

The new drift boat is almost ready for pick-up! Really looking forward to adding Baker Lake Sockeye and Eagle Watching trips this coming year. Also, for those needing it, we just invested in boots and full rain gear for all shapes and sizes.

10/01/2023

We are currently booking salmon, trout, and steelhead trips on the Skagit, Sauk, and Nooksack Rivers. These trips involve a 6-7 hour float in a drift boat fishing with spinning rods. The rate is $270 per person. Call 360 770-0341

We are also booking Eagle-Watching and Photo trips on the Skagit and Nooksack rivers from December through February. Trips are 2-3 hours and the rate is $100 per person (4 person min). Call for details.

Our river coho salmon season begins Oct 1st and runs through Dec 31st. The limit is two hatchery coho per person.

Our river trout season begins Oct 1st and runs through April 30th.

Our river Steelhead catch-n-release season begins Feb 1st and runs through April 30th.

Basic info:

These fishing trips last between 6–7 hours but can be customized for a shorter length and duration.

We employ a variety of fishing methods all of which involve casting using spinning rods/reels.

If you are new to this don't worry, we provide all the necessary gear and instruction and love teaching beginners and kids to fish.

The eagle-watching and photo trips last between 2 -3 hours in which your guide will enable spectacular views and photo opportunities of bald eagles in the wild.

We have two boats, a 13′ Stealthcraft drift boat that carries 2 persons, plus the guide, and an 18' Clackacraft which carries up to 5 persons plus the guide. Both boats are equipped with propane heaters and dry storage.

On fishing trips, all rods and tackle are provided. Waders or waterproof boots, and rain gear, are highly recommended for all trips.

Our river guide is experienced, licensed, insured, and CPR/first aid-certified and works with all ages and abilities.

Prior to your trip, you will need to purchase a Washington State freshwater fishing license or you can purchase a 1-day license from us the day of for $10.

You are encouraged to bring food (snacks/sack lunch) and beverages, however, No Alcohol is allowed.

The day before your trip, your guide will reach out to you and send you a pin drop with the meeting spot located along the river he has chosen. Trips will meet at first light so you will need to plan accordingly.

We encourage you to check Google Maps to see how long it will take to get the spot along the river.

Cleaning and filleting of your catch is offered at the end of the trip. Don't forget to bring a cooler with ice for the transport of your catch. Vacuum packing and shipping are not offered for river trips. Call 360 770-0341

For river trips, we do require full payment upon booking as we do not have credit card processing capability on the rivers. Please plan ahead and bring cash to tip your guide (15-20% is customary).

09/25/2023

One of the coolest moments of the year for me.

09/21/2023

Highliner Charters will start offering Eagle Watching & Photo Tours on the Skagit and Nooksack rivers in December this year. This will involve 2.5 hours of floating down the river in an 18-foot driftboat. The boat carries up to (5) persons and has propane heaters installed. The rate will be $100 per person. Watch for more information in the coming weeks!

09/20/2023

Now booking Coho, Pink Salmon, and Steelhead trips on the Skagit and Nooksack Rivers, the current limit is (2) coho salmon per person.

04/05/2023

Steel on the Skagit!

04/02/2023

Steelhead is happening on the Skagit. Give us a call and we will get you out on the river!

360 770-0341

03/23/2023

The Skagit and Sauk rivers are now open for catch-and-release steelhead and trout fishing, Saturdays - Wednesdays March 25th - April 30. Call to book your drift boat trip!