Edmonds & Everett Humpy Salmon Fishing Charters ★ All Star Fishing Charters
All Star Fishing Charters offers some of the best Humpy salmon fishing in Puget Sound.
Humpy Salmon Fishing Charter ★ All Star Fishing Charters
Pink (Humpy) salmon return in massive numbers every odd-numbered year, creating fast action and an ideal family-friendly fishing trip. Our Edmonds and Everett departures give quick access to productive Humpy grounds, making these trips fun, easy, and perfect for anglers of all ages.
Edmonds or Everett Humpy Salmon Fishing Charter
Pink salmon — commonly called Humpies — return to Washington rivers in huge numbers on odd-numbered years, and during their late-summer migration they are especially plentiful throughout Puget Sound. August and September often bring wave after wave of these fish pushing into the Sound, creating one of the most consistent and action-filled fisheries of the entire season.
Most Humpies average 3–5 pounds, but many fish push well past that size, with the largest approaching 10–14 pounds. They are aggressive strikers, fight hard for their size, and are perfect for light-tackle fun. Their willingness to bite makes them an ideal target for kids, beginners, and families who want lots of rod-bending action.
Despite their reputation, a properly handled Pink salmon is excellent eating, especially when bled immediately and chilled on ice. When cared for correctly, they make great table fare and are outstanding smoked. The key is proper handling — Humpies that aren’t iced or processed quickly can soften and lose flavor, which is why our captains take extra steps to ensure high-quality fillets for your trip home.
During peak runs, the sheer number of fish provides near-constant excitement, with multiple hookups, fast-paced schools moving through, and steady action throughout the day. For anglers looking for a fun, high-volume salmon experience, the Pink salmon run is unmatched in Puget Sound.
Guidelines for hot Humpy fishing
- Humpies return home to Puget Sound Rivers at the height of summer. Good weather, long days and easy to boat fish are the recipe for a real good day on the water.
- The best fishing is early in the morning or late in the evening, but these fish will hit all day long. Humpies are aggressive biters.
- GO SLOW!! While you can catch Humpies at any speed, if you are especially targeting them, slow and slower works best.
- Humpies are ordinarily caught in the top 60 ft. of water, but occasionally on sunny days, will go quite deep.
- Downriggers of course are the most effective way of fishing because it gives you depth control.
- The most effective lures when Humpy fishing are hot pink mini squid or small spoons fished behind a dodger or flasher.
- Be sure to use scent to your advantage. Smelly Jelly in shrimp flavor not only covers the smell of your hands, but also adds a strong attraction.
- The more gear you have in the water, the more Humpies you will catch. Keep your rods in the water when landing your hooked fish. Often another fish will bite; doubles or even triples are not uncommon. If you land a fish, circle around and hit the school again.
- Have fun and catch a boatload of fish. You’ll probably have enough fish for the barbeque with some left to smoke and enjoy later.
- You likely will see Seals, Sea Lions, and numerous birds such as Eagles, Sea Gulls and diving birds. You also have a good chance to see Whales and Porpoise.
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