The Gold Rush is a deep-sea charter fishing boat in Westport, Washington owned by Kevin and Karyl Vasereno. Captains Kevin Vasereno and Ben Overmars will provide top quality fishing trips for all of the available fisheries. Captain Kevin has been a captain of charter boats in Westport for 49 years, and did 7 years deckhanding for Captain Don Fidler on the White Cap before that. Captain Ben ran the Gold Rush last year and and deckhanded for great skippers before that. The goals of the crew are to make sure everyone has a great time fishing as well as having a fruitful outing, returning with the best catch possible.

The GOLD RUSH, one of Kevin's passions, is a 43' Delta Marine hull finished by Knapp Boat in Tacoma. Kevin and Karyl Vasereno have owned the GOLD RUSH since 1989. She is an absolutely awesome vessel, extremely well suited for her job of safely, quickly, and productively carrying passengers on the ocean. She is powered by twin non-smoking and earth-friendly John Deere diesels. These quiet and efficient engines give the GOLD RUSH a speedy cruise, allowing for more time fishing and less time traveling.

The GOLD RUSH has state-of-the-art electronics for fishing, navigation, and communications. Because safety is paramount for us, we have an Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder, radios, and a satellite communicator for security, both inshore and offshore. Large LED lights allow for safe night travel, and our stable, slightly-higher stainless railing provide comfort while fishing. The cabin is heated and there is a microwave for convenience. The GOLD RUSH has an awesome live bait tank for anchovies and a slush-hold for storing tuna. All of these features make her a fabulous fishing machine.


Captains Ben and Kevin and the crew of the GOLD RUSH do all of the available fisheries of the Washington Coast. Rockfish and lingcod fishing starts mid-March, halibut in May, salmon at the end of June and albacore tuna starts end of July. Kevin will now be available all spring and fall, retiring after 33 years of teaching. He will concentrate on fishing and spending time with Karyl!

So whether it is anchoring for rockfish and lingcod, hovering for halibut, drifting for salmon, or sliding into a foamer patch of albacore, it will be "Game-on" on the GOLD RUSH.

Give us a try - you will be glad you did - hope to "sea ya" soon!

For details, availability, and to make reservations, call Gold Rush Charters in Westport, Washington at 1-360-591-9044.