Jolly Mon Charters

The first step in having a good time doing anything is almost always about the people you do it with. With that in mind I wanted to make sure we got on a nice boat where «fun» is the main thing and had zero interest in being ‘green horned’ by some salty grump. I called around and talked to multiple captains to make sure we got someone who would fit me and my family. Jolly Mon was by far and away the clear choice for us.
Captain Chris is the perfect blend of chill, actual fishing knowledge, and local tour/​experience guide. He is very laid back, truly wants you to have as much fun as he is and I am sure adjusts his strategy to the party on his clean well maintained boat. Chris made us feel welcome, safe, and comfortable while we all had the time of our lives. For starters we caught multiple beautiful fish, enough to freeze and enjoy this winter for sure, but we also saw whales, porpoises, and pulled crab pots all while surrounded by some of the prettiest country I have seen. Chris did not pack in with all the other boats, but took us a little bit further so we felt some privacy, talked with us like we were family, and took the time to explain everything and answer all our questions.
This will be an annual trip for me and my family going forward, and we plan to make it with Jolly Mon as long as they will have us! I also love the hat I bought!

We had a great time fishing with Captain Chris. Caught our limit including King (Chinook) and Pink salmon, watched Orcas swimming past, an eagle catching fish, and generally enjoying the day and good company. Agree with prior comments, Chris takes good care of you!

No better charter fishing experience in the San Juan Islands out of Anacortes. Half day experience was the greatest! King Salmon on the BBQ tonight!

My girlfriend and I went out for the day with Chris and it was a good time! His boat was well kept and it was obvious that he enjoyed his work. He was very personable and did everything in his power to make sure we were comfortable and catching fish. He took great care of us and I look forward to going back to Anacortes and going out for another day with Jolly Mon.