PNW Guided Fishing Charters

About the Captain

Captain T (Tyler Schaul) has dedicated over half of his life to chasing salmon and steelhead in Washington state. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has spent countless days in pursuit of these fish. Now, Captain T finds the most fulfillment in watching others catch the fish he is so passionate about. On every trip, his goal is to have fun and provide the best experience possible on the water. Tyler is an insured and licensed USCG Captain. He operates a 21' Alumaweld Super Vee jet boat and a 16' Willie drift boat.

Read an article about Captain T in Salmon Trout Steelheader Magazine!

The Vessels

  • 21' Alumaweld Super Vee

  • 16' Willie Drift Boat

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are your rates?

    • Salmon trips are $275 per seat with group discounts for Sockeye bookings of 6 ($200 per person) or Chinook/Coho bookings of 4 ($225 per person).

    • Kokanee Salmon trips are $225 a seat, but a booking for 6 will be $200 per person.

  • How do I pay my deposit?

    • A $100 dollar per seat deposit is due at the time of booking to reserve your date. It can be paid by Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle.

    • Deposits can be refunded if a trip is cancelled with at least one week’s notice.

  • Do I need a license?

    • Yes! If you need help purchasing the correct license for your trip, please inquire with Captain T. 

  • What should I wear? 

    • Prepare for the worst weather- you can always take a layer off! I always recommend a light jacket and waterproof pants. 

  • Should I bring food and beverages?

    • Yes, pack a lunch and bring some snacks and drinks. Beer is okay, but no hard liquor, please. 

  • How long is a trip?

    • Each trip is 6-7 hours of fishing.

  • Do you offer afternoon or half day trips?

    • Yes, please inquire with Captain T for half-day availability.

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Reviews and Testimonials

  • "Tyler is an excellent guide. We did multiple successful trips with my son led by T for Kokanee and Sockeye on Baker Lake. T is great with kids, goes the extra mile to make everyone comfortable, and is very knowledgeable and happy to share his knowledge."

    Nik G.

  • "What a great trip, as hard of a working guide as you could hope for.Very knowledgeable and is helpful when you need it.Hope to catch more trips and Coho this fall.Thanks for a wonderful day on the Skagit!"

    Steve Y.

  • "Went out with Tyler for Silver but got into 3 different types on fish. (Silvers, Kings, steelhead.) Was one hell of a day. Would definitely recommend Tyler and T’s Guide Service!!"

    Brandon R.

  • "I have been out with Tyler multiple times and he is very knowledgeable, and organized with everything from start to finish. Plus it’s a great guide to get your kids out with for some family fishing!"

    Hannah M.

Seasons

January- Catch and Release Winter Steelhead

February and March- Catch and Release Winter Steelhead and Hatchery Steelhead

April- Catch and Release Winter Steelhead, Hatchery Steelhead and Kokanee

May- Spring King Salmon and Kokanee

June- Summer King Salmon and Summer Steelhead

July- Summer King Salmon and Sockeye Salmon

August- Sockeye Salmon

September, October, November- Coho Salmon

December- Dollyvarden Trout