**Unfortunately, due to the unforeseen rise in fuel costs, we have had to add a $5/person fuel surcharge for each trip. We appreciate your continued support during these difficult times**

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Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California we have transformed the historic Randy’s Fishing Trips into a new business adventure.
Whether as an individual, family, group charter, corporate event, or just plain fun – there is something for everyone.
A day from which wonderful memories and tales are made! Our daily fishing trips depart from Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

Whale watching trips are still available through our sister company – Discovery Whale Watch. Please check them out at www.discoverywhalewatch.com for more information.

Current Season & Updates

**FALL/WINTER SEASON**

**THERE HAS BEEN A DELAY TO THE START OF THE 2023 CRAB SEASON. THE NEXT UPDATE FOR THIS FISHERY WILL COME AROUND 11/18/23**

Rockfish and Lingcod FOR THE 2023 SEASON NOW OPENS MAY 1ST (NOT APRIL 1ST as in previous years) AND WILL CLOSE DECEMBER 31ST. Please see the “Trips” section for more information on the changes for the 2023 season.

3PM 4 Hour Rockfish trips will depart Thurs-Sun starting May 25th, 2023 and will have limited availability during winter with departure times reflecting the time change.

 

ROCKFISH/LINGCOD

This is our main fishery throughout the year! Typical trips depart at 6:30am and are 7-8 hours in length. New for the 2023 season, Rockfish and Lingcod will not open UNTIL May 1st.  Nearshore Rockfish, cabezon, and greenlings will be open 5/1/23-9/30/23 at ALL DEPTHS and closed 10/1/23-12/31/23. For Shelf and Slope Rockfish species as well as Lingcod, the season will be open at ALL DEPTHS 5/1/23-9/30/23 and open seaward of the 50 fathom line from 10/1/23-12/31/23. Our crew is well trained to know the difference between all of the species. This is a seasonal (April-December 31st) and traditional fishery, (usually in 300 feet or less) – providing excitement, fun and a great meal. Read more detailed information about the new regulations here CDFW News | New Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Coming in the New Year (ca.gov)

**NEW FOR the 2022 SEASON:**

5 Pack private charter trips targeting Tuna on our new Boston Whaler, the Samurai: departing out of H&M Landing in San Diego, CA! Check out http://samuraisportfishing.com for more information!

Our four hour afternoon Rock cod trips were so popular during the Summer that we have extended them through the Fall! These 4 hour trips are mostly running Thursdays-Sundays and there are two time slots available: 8am and 2pm! We may adjust start times as the sun continues to set earlier and earlier. **Limited availability as the month of November progresses**

If you are traveling and unsure as to what to do with your fish-our deckhands can fillet your fish for you (for a fee) & you can take your fresh fillets over to our friends at Café Fina or the Crabhouse, who offer a “fresh catch” meal deal! For more information regarding this fishery please visit our “Trips” section.

**Now offering HALIBUT TRIPS  and Rock cod/Halibut Combo Trips on limited availability based on the bite** (California Halibut fishery is open all year and we will open up trips based on how the bite is doing) We will also be planning a series of “exploratory” flat fish trips targeting multiple species.

 

On occasion, BLUE FIN TUNA even makes an appearance in the Bay! We had some successful extremely limited load trips this year run by Captain/Co-Owner John. Call to be put on a call list for this fishery!

Captain’s Log

6/11/23 Am Rockfish

New Horizon reported in with 10 limits(100 fish) of rock fish on this morning’s trip. Also, 2 lingcod, -Capt Rod

May 2023 Rockfish Season Opener

The 2023 Rockfish/Lingcod season kicked off with a bang on May 1st this year, as opposed to April 1st in previous years. New regulations have opened up depth and fishing areas we haven’t seen in many years! These exciting new spots have produced some killer catches including monster reds, lings, and a species we haven’t…

5/26/23 Am/Pm Rockfish

New Horizon reported in with limits of quality rock fish and 4 lingcod for 10 anglers on the full day trip. New Horizon reported in with 10 limits of rockfish and one lingcod for our afternoon trip -Capt Rod