Thank you for taking a moment to learn about Ridge to River Outdoors — your year-round source for top-quality sport fishing experiences in the Seattle area.
Ridge to River Outdoors, LLC also owns 365 Charters. As a full-time guide and charter service, we specialize in providing exceptional charter and sport fishing trips throughout Western Washington.
About Our Beginnings
Based just outside of Seattle, Ridge to River Outdoors is owned and operated by Captain Doug Saint-Denis. Since 2007, Doug has been guiding professionally, originally launching Ridge to River Outdoors to offer fishing and waterfowl trips throughout Western Washington.
“When I started Ridge to River Outdoors, we offered sport fishing trips on several Western Washington rivers as well as waterfowl hunts in the north Puget Sound. Honestly, I never imagined I would return to saltwater fishing — but that’s exactly what happened. In 2014, we discontinued waterfowl hunts and began transitioning into saltwater fishing full-time. Creating 365 Charters was the natural next step.”
– Doug Saint-Denis
What We Fish
At Ridge to River Outdoors, we are all about providing access to a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Our experienced captains and guides target:
- Salmon
- Bottom-fish
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- And more!
Whether you prefer freshwater or saltwater, we’ve got you covered.
About Our Locations
We operate in multiple premier locations, all within close reach of Seattle. For example, when we fish Puget Sound, we typically launch from Shilshole Bay Marina. In addition, depending on the season and target species, we may also fish nearby lakes. Specifically, these include:
- Lake Washington – just minutes from downtown Seattle
- Lake Whatcom – about 90 minutes north of the city
- Lake Goodwin – About 35 minutes north of the city
These are only a few of the amazing waters we explore with our clients.
About Our Team
To provide you with even more fishing opportunities, Ridge to River Outdoors has teamed up with some of the area’s most respected professional fishing guides and charter captains. Through this partnership, you’ll gain access to a wider range of fishing locations — including Western Washington’s top rivers, lakes, and saltwater fisheries. Furthermore, each trip is guided by experienced and passionate professionals, ensuring a high-quality adventure from start to finish.
Above all, we work hard to ensure that your trip is fun, safe, and successful. No matter if you’re chasing salmon in the Sound or casting for bass in a quiet lake, our goal remains the same: to provide you with a memorable outdoor experience. From the moment you step aboard to the final cast, we’re committed to delivering an adventure you’ll want to repeat.
Puget Sound Saltwater – We run a 30 foot Grady White with an 11 foot beam! – plenty of room for six anglers, powered by twin Yamaha 250 4 strokes.
All of your fishing gear and bait is provided. I use state of the art electronics. Humminbird Apex 16″ SI Mega+, Explore 12″ to include Humminbird Chirp Radar. We also feature Cannon Optimum downriggers. We also use Okuma rods matched with Okuma levelwind reels. Bathroom on board.
Bass fishing opportunities – We run a 21ft Skeeter with a Mercury 225 EFI, Minn Kota Ultrex 36v trolling motor and Humminbird One Boat Network to include Mega 360 & Mega Live.
All of your fishing gear is provided. All of your fishing gear is provided. St.Croix Rods, Pflueger and Abu Garcia reels. We use state of the art electronics, Humminbird Solix 15″ SI Mega+, two Humminbird Solix 12″ DI Mega+, Mega 360 imaging and Mega Live Target Lock. Also, we use a Minn Kota Ultrex 36v trolling motor for hours of fishing fun!
Regardless of what type of trip you choose, we provide the best tackle, bait and lures to hook into your fish. All you need is a fishing license, a few personal essentials and a positive attitude. Want to learn more about our products? Check out our Sponsors Page.
