Where Fishing Is Life.
Firefighter-run Pacific Northwest fishing charters on the Washington & Oregon coast — salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, crabbing, and tuna. Real days on the water out of Ilwaco and Hammond.
Salmon, bottomfish, crabbing, and tuna — all gear, bait, and safety equipment included. One boat means your WA & OR coast trip is never split or rushed.
Heavy tackle and the kind of bottomfish that make your arms remember it the next day.
We chase halibut and the biggest lingcod in the area. This is a full, physical day on the water for anglers who want to test themselves against real fish in real conditions. All gear, bait, and safety equipment included.
Minimum 3 guests to go unless we determine otherwise. Can be mixed and matched guests. Max 5.
Salmon trips built for families and first-timers.
A classic salmon trip — great for families, first-time anglers, and anyone who just wants a good day on the water with a real shot at dinner. All gear, bait, and safety equipment included.
Minimum 3 guests to go unless we determine otherwise. Can be mixed and matched guests. Max 5.
Structure fishing for lingcod and a cooler full of rockfish.
We work reefs and structure for lingcod and a mixed bag of rockfish — steady action and good variety throughout the day. All gear, bait, and safety equipment included.
Minimum 3 guests to go unless we determine otherwise. Can be mixed and matched guests. Max 5.
Hook N Ladder runs small-group fishing charters along the Washington and Oregon coast — including Ilwaco, WA and Hammond Marina, OR on the Columbia River bar and nearshore grounds. Whether you want a salmon charter, halibut and lingcod, rockfish, Dungeness crabbing, or a seasonal tuna run, we keep it simple: one crew, one boat, a real day on the water.
Hook N Ladder Fishing was founded by two firefighters who share more than a love for the ocean — we share a calling to serve. Captain Canon Racanelli leads the business as COO, alongside Derek Smith, the company's CFO, keeping every trip running the way it should: firefighters and outdoorsmen who believe in doing things the right way. One of our founders is the father of a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just four years old — an experience that shaped a deep commitment to serving families facing hard circumstances. With Hook N Ladder, you'll be known. You'll be welcomed. You'll be cared for — by name.
Read Our Full StoryEvery season, once we've raised enough, we sponsor a full trip for a family who needs one on us — no cost to them. We're especially passionate about serving those who need it most: families of fallen heroes, veterans facing PTSD or injury, children living with chronic illness, and anyone walking through a difficult season.
$169.05 raised toward $1,500 · 5% of every booking goes here · 0 families sponsored so far
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