Cascade Fishing Guides offers safe education and participation centric fully guided fishing experiences that cater to all skill levels. We provide boat, electronics, safety gear, rods, reels, tackle and bait for an exciting day chasing salmon, ling cod, halibut, spot shrimp, and Dungeness crab in locations throughout western Washington including Seattle, Edmonds, Everett, San Juan Islands, Kingston, Port Townsend, Sequim, Anacortes, Whidbey Island and the Columbia River.
Your Charter Captain
Retired Army Colonel
Avid outdoorsman, local guide, experienced angler and educator (PhD)
USCG and Washington State Licensed and insured charter operator
First Aid and CPR certified
Member of Washington State Guides Association and Puget Sound Anglers Association
Captain Mark Maneval
Boat and Equipment
Limited Doubt. 2021 North River Seahawk
Ling Cod
Season runs from May 1 to June 15.
$ 350 per person (2 people minimum)
$ 250 discount offered to honor active duty military and veterans
$ 1200 private boat (up to 4 people)
Each trip is 5+ hrs with departure time tailored to best match most productive fishing time with the scheduling needs of the guests, generally departing 6 to 7am and returning around noon.
Ling cod are known as the dragon of the sea. Their delicate white meat is prized table fare.
Locations include Seattle (Shilshole Marina), Edmonds, Kingston, Everett, Langley (Whidby Island).
Call, text or email to ask about possible location availability in the San Juan Islands including Deception Pass (Cornet Bay), Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor and Orcas Island.
Salmon
Season dates are generally in March-September, as announced by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW):
$ 350 per person (2 people minimum)
$ 250 discount offered to honor active duty military and veterans
$ 1200 private boat (up to 4 people)
Each trip is 5+ hrs with departure time tailored to best match most productive fishing time with the scheduling needs of the guests, generally departing 6 to 7am and returning around noon.
King (chinook) includes winter blackmouth and summer kings. Season dates for these bigger, more desirable fish are limited in the Puget Sound to support sustainment efforts and are announced by WDFW.
Silver (coho) are fished in June and July for resident coho, then in the fall the big coho run in from the ocean offering an aggressive and action packed fishery.
Pink (humpy) salmon arrive by the millions every other year in odd numbered years with the next big run expected in 2027.
Salmon fishing locations include: Seattle (Shilshole Marina), Edmonds, Kingston, Everett, and Langley (Whidby Island).
We will be salmon fishing on the Columbia River in August for big kings returning from the ocean to spawn upriver. This is an exciting time to catch big kings and coho at the “Buoy 10” Super Bowl of salmon fishing.
The boat has an all welded hull, designed and outfitted as a purpose built fish slayer with a fully enclosed cabin offering comfortable seating for 5 guests. Yamaha outboards provide quiet propulsion while the Seakeeper Ride automatic trim tabs stabilize pitch and roll during the ride out to the fishing grounds.
The boat has the latest Garmin electronics including radar, GPS, fish finders and Livescope, EPIRB, VHF with AIS, autopilot, Kraken bow mount trolling motor and SIONYX night vision camera.
All fishing equipment is top of the line gear and tackle and includes high performance Scotty Downriggers for trolling and electric reels for deep water halibut.
Shrimping and crabbing is made easy with Mckay Pot Puller and Mckay shrimp and crab pots and gear.
Trips offered
Spot Shrimp
2026 season dates have not been announced by WDFW.
2025 dates:
May 21-23
June 6-7
June 20-21
July 18-19
Each trip is 4-5 hrs with departure time tailored to best match most productive fishing time with the scheduling needs of the guests, generally departing around 7am and returning around noon.
$ 250 per person (2 people minimum)
$ 200 for military/veterans
$ 1250 private boat (up to 6 people)
Due to consistent productivity and longer season, all shrimp trips will be in the scenic San Juan Islands with departures from Deception Pass (Cornet Bay), Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Roche Harbor, or Orcas Island.
What to Expect
We welcome groups, families and kids ages 6 and up
It’s the PNW so dress appropriately in layers with rain gear
Bring sunscreen (no sprays!!), sunglasses, hats and cameras
Those prone to motion sickness may benefit from premedicating to prevent seasickness
One day resident and non-resident fishing licenses are available on board for $ 15
Bring drinks and snacks, but please refrain from bringing hard alcohol or glass bottles
The boat is a no smoking vessel and USCG regulations prohibit drugs on board (even marijuana)
I can’t guarantee you’ll catch fish, but I will use my experience and the best equipment available to give you high chances of bringing fish home
You keep what you catch
Fish cleaning and filleting is included
Book your trip Today!
Call Mark at 443-621-8945 for questions or to book your trip
