Our captains are true professionals and have the experience to get you on the water in Puget Sound for a safe and fun charter fishing trip near Seattle. Our charter captains hold United States Coast Guard Captains Licenses, TWIC cards and are experts in handling boats on big water. Your safety is undoubtedly our top priority when you fish with us.
Puget Sound Fishing Charters Captains
Captain Doug Saint-Denis is the owner and operator of 365 Charters & Ridge to River Outdoors, LLC.
Doug is a full time charter captain and sport fishing guide operating out of Seattle.
“I was fishing as young as five years old. I remember when my father gave me my first rod, reel and tackle box. It was a very exciting day for me. I grew up fishing for Bass, Crappie and Catfish. Later in life, I fished for many different species of fish throughout the world catching Spanish mackerel, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna and more.”Doug Saint-Denis
Doug loves to facilitate the outdoor experience for his clients. Watching anglers hook into their first Pacific Northwest fish is an exciting experience for Doug.
Doug’s service in the United States Navy allowed him to fish in many areas around the nation and the Pacific and Indian Oceans including Australia, Japan, Guam, and Korea. Doug has been fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Sturgeon, Trout, and Bass in the Pacific Northwest since 1990.
Serving the customer is important to Doug. However, customer service begins before you get to the boat. All of the equipment Ridge to River Outdoors uses is well maintained and well stocked. Hours of maintenance and preparation go into providing quality fishing experiences throughout the year.
Being properly licensed, insured, and trained is all part of our professional service to the customer.
Doug maintains a United States Coast Guard Near Coastal Masters License, TWIC card, and is a Washington State licensed charter operator and sport fishing guide.
We are insured for all charter and sport fishing operations in Washington State.
Doug is a Cabela’s & Bass Pro Shops pro staff team member, as well as a pro staff member for Humminbird, Cannon, Minn Kota, AFTCO, Yamaha Factory Team, St. Croix Rods, Dick Nite Spoons, Izorline, Pflueger, Okuma, Berkley, Fish Hawk, and more.
Doug produces HD video content for seminars, how-to, and products information. He believes it is important to educate, share and inform anglers of all experience levels. We hope you find our videos useful. Take me to the videos.
Captain Rich Olson is the owner and operator of Northwest Fishing Charters.
Rich is a full time charter captain operating out of Edmonds.
Rich Olson grew up fishing Puget Sound with his father. With over 40 years experience fishing Puget Sound, Captain Rich knows how to find fish.
“I remember when my dad would take me out to Possession Bar, just at the south tip of Whidbey Island, he really taught me a tremendous amount about fishing, and I have kept those memories and experiences to share with others who fish with me. Depending on the tide, the bait and the fish will get pushed up onto this shallow shelf, which is known as Possession Bar. The fishing can be amazing, depending on the time of year.” Rich Olson
Serving the customer is important to Rich. All of the equipment Northwest Fishing Charters uses is well maintained and well stocked. Rich spends countless hours of maintenance and preparation to provide a quality fishing experience throughout the year.
We are properly licensed, insured, and trained to provide professional charter fishing services.
Rich maintains a United States Coast Guard Near Coastal Masters License, TWIC card, and is a Washington State Licensed Charter.
We are insured for all Charter fishing operations in Washington State. Rich is a pro staff for Humminbird, as well as Cannon and Minn Kota Motors.
