Washington Halibut and Salmon ocean fishing trips with Top Notch Ocean Charters

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Your source for salmon, halibut, tuna and bottom fishing on the NW Washington coast
Top Notch Ocean Charters
off the Washington state coast departing daily from La Push marina
Call Toll Free 1-888-501-5887 or email jricheson@centurytel.net
Now Booking Ocean Fishing Charters April 15 - October 5 2009
A common sight off the Washington coast some puffins. Little James island the entrance to and from La push.
Now booking Salmon, Halibut, Trophy Lings and Tuna trips. CALL TODAY

Jim Richeson at the wheel of the "Top Notch"

Hi my name is Jim Richeson inviting you to visit Washington's best location for saltwater fishing. La Push has the same and many times better fishing as other coastal Washington ports such as Neah Bay, Westport and Ilwaco. What we don't have is huge crowds of charters and private boats. Although are vessel is large enough to easily fish eight people we keep the number to six to ensure a enjoyable trip. A second boat can be arranged for larger parties. River trips are available late September through the end of April.

Now booking halibut, rockfish, salmon, and tuna trips April 15 - early Oct 2009

We are very pleased to announce that we will be fishing a brand new larger vessel
this upcoming saltwater season of 2004. Boat was custom designed using a 31 foot uniflite mold by Ed Beck of Beck Boats. Key features of the boat will be a walk around house for added fishing space, enclosed bathroom, seating for six inside cabin, Scotty downriggers and new top of the line electronics and safety equipment,
including a eight man life raft, EPIRB and a satellite phone. Boat cruises at 20 knots
which means more fishing time and less traveling. For a closer look click on either photo.

Here is part of a feature article printed summer of 2003 in the NW Outdoor section
of the Seattle PI about fishing out of La Push. Click Here to see the complete story.

The scenery is incomparable misty, rocky, primal and rich with wildlife and although people are rediscovering it, it's still lightly fished.
"It's the jewel of the state", says Scott Barber a department of Fish and Game biologist. The salmon fishing has been as good as anywhere on the coast for both Chinook and Coho. Also fishing for halibut, rockfish and lingcod off La Push is as good as anywhere in Washington.

Here is a look at our seasons.

Washington coast & Canadian Halibut
Important update concerning Canadian Halibut
After a couple seasons of being able to acquire Canadian fishing licenses online we
are back to going in person to Canada to get our licenses. Online licenses will no longer
work in the areas we fish. Although less convenient there our some good options available
to get your license and it is well worth the effort. The halibut and Ling fishing is awesome.
The other major change is that it is only a one fish limit in May and changes to a two fish limit on June 1st, so obviously the best time for this trip is June 1st on. I would like to book as much bottom fishing trips as possible in May and then go full steam into Canadian halibut June 1st. Please call about May bottom fishing or June Halibut trips.
Please check the first question on our FAQ page for info on where to get your
Canadian fishing license.
This season we will be fishing Canadian halibut from June 1st - June 30th 2009. A king
salmon only fishery will be open in June for those folks that might want to fish for halibut
one day and salmon the next. Because of the short salmon season this year we will also
be fishing halibut from July 25th until August 10 this season, this will give a lot of
the folks that have been calling wanting a summer halibut day a chance.
Prime Halibut grounds can be reached within 1 1/2 hours from
LaPush marina. The fish range from 15 to over 100 pounds, and can be a handful to pull off the bottom. Halibut are considered by many to be the best eating white
fleshed fish in the world and draw a high price in stores and restaurants. If everybody's limits
out early we typically limit on lingcod on the way in. Limit is one halibut two lingcod per angler. When Washington is not open for halibut we will be running trips over to the Canadian
side. We are only three miles farther to the Canadian hot spot then the Neah Bay charters
and with the speed of our boat we will be there quicker.
You are allowed two halibut and lingcod each on Canadian trips.

Salmon fishing
Season opens June 1st 2008 for kings only, the regular salmon season open July 1st. Because of the very small fishing quota this season we do not expect the season to last very far into August, to be sure that we do not have to cancel folks due to reaching the quota we will be only booking salmon on the dates between July 1st and July 31th, call today with questions. thanks. A small quota does not mean that the fishing will be slow.
The fishing out of La Push for both king and
silvers has been red hot the last few years. The waters off of La Push and nearby
"Umatilla Reef" are the summer feeding grounds for thousands of salmon from rivers California to Alaska. If the boat limits on salmon early enough there is a option to spend
a hour or so bottom fishing on the way in, check combo pricing below. Limit is two salmon.

Lingcod and Sea Bass
(Apr 15-Oct16)
We are offering Rockfish trips mostly in April, May and June when salmon is not open. Also
Sundays and Mondays during July and August which are closed salmon days. A popular trip is a salmon/bottomfish combo salmon Saturday and rockfish Sunday, or Monday, Tuesday.
Book now for awesome early season bottom fishing starting April 19 2008!

The lingcod opener marks the beginning of our ocean season.
These fish are very plentiful along are coastline and are a blast to fight on light Tackle.
The season for lingcod and Sea Bass is open throughout are saltwater fishing season.
Limit is two lingcod and ten rockfish per angler.

Offshore trophy Lingcod fishing
Starts April 15h 2009 last only until May 22nd, book early for best dates.
Although it is usually easy to limit on lingcod off the rock pile with a few big ones mixed
in, the best chances of catching a complete boat limit of BIG lings is to run to the outer
waters. It is just over a 25 mile run to the fishing grounds but well worth it as the fish average
over twenty pounds with a few over forty.

Albacore Tuna
Open all year, no limit WA saltwater license required (Best fishing mid august - mid October)
For years now schools of tuna move close to the north Washington coast mid July
until mid October. Last year (2007) we found the fish 25-45 miles out of La Push. With mild
El Nino conditions in the ocean this summer the fishing should be great again. Trips
are 1.5 to 2.5 hours of running each way and six to seven hours of often fast paced fishing.
We are keeping the passenger load to four on these trips so guest have more room on
boat, have a chance to fight lots of fish and have more take home poundage. We will
occasionally take five if everyone is in the same party, ask about pricing for five.
Now booking trips from August 10th until mid October 2008!

Sight Seeing / Whale Watching
We offer sight seeing trips during our entire season. Some flexible hours are available
during April, May and June. But when Salmon season opens in late June all trips will be 4pm to 6pm. Guests on these trips often will spot seals, sea lions, harbor porpoises, sea
otters, whales and a array of sea birds. A camera is a must on these trips.
Call Toll Free 1-888-501-5887 Local 360-374-2660 or email jricheson@centurytel.net

Rates for the upcoming 2009 saltwater season
Do to the extreme high price of diesel fuel and the increased price of herring we are
are raising the salmon rates ten dollars. Thanks for your understanding.

Albacore Tuna: Groups of four that clean there own fish or haul
away to be processed receive a $150 discount on trips.

Visa and MasterCard accepted
Credit Cards will be charged 4% to cover bank transaction charges.
Halibut charters
$225 per angler
Salmon
$165 per angler (long range salmon $175)
Lingcod and Sea Bass
$140
Offshore Trophy Lingcod
$180
Combo Salmon and Bottom fishing
$200
Albacore Tuna
$340 per angler four person maximum on boat
Sightseeing Tours (two hours)
$55
FISH CLEANING - Salmon, Halibut and Lingcod are filleted and bagged at no charge.
Sea Bass limit is $4.00 and Tuna is $3.00 each. Optional

A 50% deposit will be charged if you cancel less then three weeks before scheduled
trip and we are unable to refill your seats on the boat. If you have to cancel within one
week of the trip and we cannot refill your seats 100% of the trip cost will be charged.

Are captains are holders of the USCG 100 ton masters license, we are holders of a
Washington state salmon charter permit and we are fully insured.

Gift Certificates from Top Notch Ocean Charters

Have you been looking for that perfect present for a family member, co-worker or a good client? We have gift certificates, we find that they make great gifts for Christmas, fathers day, mothers day, anniversaries and other special occasions. The receiving party of the gift will have the convenience of a one year period to schedule a fishing trip on the ocean or rivers that best fits his or her schedule and fishing preference.

For Booking Information
Contact:

Jim Richeson
Top Notch Ocean Charters/Quillayute River Guide Service
Steelhead and Salmon Fishing
Toll Free 1-888-501-5887 Local 360-374-2660
e-mail jricheson@centurytel.net

Jim Richeson
P.O. box 71
LaPush WA 98350

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