What is included?

Fishing rod and reel setups, ice, bait, tackle and large coolers for your catch on the boat.

What is not included?

A fishing license must be purchased beforehand and be with you at all times while on the boat. You can buy them at any Walmart, Big 5, West Marine, or on the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website. You must download and print the fishing license if purchased online, you will not be able to access it after you purchased it. There is also an app called “CDFW License”, where you can purchase and show your license. If we are fishing for sturgeon or crab, you will need a sturgeon tag or crab trap validation tag. Please bring a cash tip for your captain and deckhand! 20-30% of trip cost is customary and greatly appreciated, they work long and hard hours to make sure gear is rigged and ready to go. Fish cleaning is complementary for most trips.

What should I bring?

You can bring a small soft-sided cooler for food and drinks (leave any large coolers in your car), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, warm jacket with layers, rain boots, and fishing license! If we are fishing for sturgeon or crab, you will need a sturgeon tag or crab trap validation tag. Feel free to bring your own gear and/or favorite lures.

Will I get seasick?

Only you will know how your body reacts to the sea. If you are unsure, please take Bonine or Dramamine original formula according to the labels recommendation. The non-drowsy formula doesn’t work for most people so please don’t risk it.

What gear will we be using?

For rockfish and halibut we will be using Penn rod and Avet reel combos of 7′ length spooled with 50lb braid. For tuna, we are using XXXH Phenix Rods with Penn 50VISX reels spooled with 130lb braid. For salmon we will be using scotty electric downriggers, with Lamiglas, Okuma, and Penn 8’6″ rods, and Penn Fathom reels, spooled with 50lb braid and 40lb monofilament leaders.

Cancellation Policy

All trips have a 14 day no penalty, cancellation policy. There will be no refunds if the customer cancels for any reason within 14 days of the trip. If you cancel within the 14 days and we find a replacement occupant, you will have the ability to move your reservation to a date in the future. If the captain needs to cancel the trip due to weather or any other reason, we refund you in full or move your booking to another date.

Where do we meet?

For trips out of Santa Cruz, we will be meeting at the Santa Cruz Small Craft North Harbor at U Dock located off the corner of 7th ave and Brommer in Santa Cruz. Google maps and Yelp have the correct location. Apple maps the location is incorrect. Drive all the way past the RV Park on the left side of the harbor and U dock will be at the dead end. Park in a visitor spot with a parking meter and pay either with change ($2/hr) or at the blue kiosk and leave receipt on dash.

For trips out of San Francisco, we will be meeting at Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco Dock 4. This is the 4th dock on your left as you are driving in. The numbers 3 and 4 are posted on the locked gate to get down to the dock. Parking is abundant and free.