Highliner Fishing Charters

Highliner Fishing Charters, based in Anacortes, Washington, operates guided fishing trips in the San Juan Islands under Captain Brett Rosson, a Coast Guard-certified retired Naval Rescue Swimmer and pilot. The charter offers salmon, halibut, and lingcod fishing trips, with seasonal operations including King Salmon (July), Coho Salmon (August–September), Sockeye Salmon at Baker Lake (July–August), and bottom jigging trips (May–September). Rates range from $235 to $335 per person depending on the trip type and season.

Rosson brings over 20 years of salmon fishing experience and emphasizes teaching clients how and where to fish for these species. The operation also offers whale watching trips through a separate booking link. Highliner is a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award winner and serves clients from Seattle, Bellingham, Whidbey Island, and surrounding areas within the Puget Sound region.