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
**SUMMER/FALL 2024**
**Rockcod/Lingcod SEASON NOW OPEN!
Our 8 Hour trips are open and our
4-Hour Half Day Trips start June
NEW *** 12 Hour Point Lopez trips on Kahuna***
QUALITY ROCKFISH/LINGCOD!! Kahuna is the fastest boat in our fleet – we are taking advantage of that.
12 hour trips that depart at 5:30am every friday in June
Please see the “Trips” section for more information
REGULATIONS
For Zone 4, which includes the Central Management Area North (from Pigeon Point to Point Lopez) and Central Management Area South (from Point Lopez to Point Conception), the 2024 rockfish season regulations are as follows:
Rockcod/Cod Season
- Fishing Depths:
- Inshore Fishery (20 fathoms): May 1 to September 30
- Offshore Fishery (50 fathoms): April 1 to April 30, October 1 to October 31, December 1 to December 31
- Bag Limits:
- The limit for the Rockfish, Cabezon, and Greenling complex is 10 fish in total, with a sub-limit of two vermilion rockfish. 2 Lingcod per person
- Additional Regulations:
- Anglers must carry a descending device on any vessel to help release fish suffering from barotrauma back to their capture depth, improving their survival rates (CA Fish & Wildlife) (CA Fish & Wildlife) (California Sportsman Magazine).
For further details and updates, it’s recommended to check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s official regulations page before heading out (CA Fish & Wildlife) (CA Fish & Wildlife).
Captain’s Log
Kahuna 5/25/24 – MORE LOPEZ TRIPS TO COME!
Today, Captain Rod, and Caila embarked on a 52 mile journey down to Lopez Point, aboard Kahuna, for deep water rockfish. We landed 220 (22 limits) quality rockfish and 9 lingcod. Every Friday in June we will be taking the Kahuna (the fastest boat in the fleet) to Lopez point. A spot that hasn’t been…
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…