About Us

Our Story

Randy’s Fishing Trips & Whale Watching, a long-standing institution at Old Fisherman’s Wharf since 1949 and operated by Peter Bruno since 1981, changed ownership in 2017 and became two new companies: Discovery Whale Watch and J&M Sport Fishing. Randy’s was one of Monterey Bay’s top whale watching and sport fishing outfits.

J&M Sport Fishing specializes in sport fishing trips for species such as salmon, rock cod, ling cod, Dungeness crab, sand dabs, squid, mackerel, and halibut. They currently have three fishing boats: Chubasco, New Horizon, and Kahuna, and their primary whale watching boat, Pacifica.

Discovery Whale Watch offers daily 3-4-hour whale watching trips narrated by a marine biologist/naturalist, along with ash scattering trips, private charters, and other outings. Their mission is to provide an inspiring, educational experience on Monterey Bay. Trips are weather permitting and explore various locations within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. All 4 of our boats can run whale watching trips!

Meet the Owner – Mathew Arcoleo

Mathew Arcoleo, who spent nearly 30 years in the high-tech industry in the Bay Area, has deep roots in Monterey, particularly on Fisherman’s Wharf. His great-grandfather started the first sport fishing enterprise there, and his grandfather and father owned Frank’s Fishing Trips.

As a child, Mathew was known as a “wharf rat,” spending time in his dad’s shop and working as a deckhand. He grew up in Monterey, attended local schools and Monterey Peninsula College, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from San Jose State and an MBA from Santa Clara University, leading to a successful career in the semiconductor industry.

However, Mathew always felt a pull back to Monterey. When Randy’s Fishing Trips & Whale Watching went up for sale, he saw it as an opportunity to realize his dream of owning a whale watch and fishing company on the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf.

Our Crew

Captain of Chubasco
JJ Rasler

Captain of Kahuna
Rod Stoltz

Captain of New Horizon
Andrew Zazeski

Captain of Pacifica
Danny Frank

Fishing Deckhands

Our Deck Hands are there to show you the ropes. They will help you get set up and assist you on deck throughout the trip. They maintain safety and regulations on deck while we are out at sea in addition to the captain. The deckhands do provide a fish cleaning service on our return trip to the dock or at the pier once the trip has ended.

Caila Devlin

Kevin Klein

Corey Arcoleo

Alfredo Chiappini

Office Staff

Our Office Staff is there to get you all set up for your trip! Give them a call or walk in to our shop at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey from 7am-5pm for questions, bookings, licenses, gear and more. They will give you the latest weather updates, fish counts and availabilities so you can plan your trip.

Office Manager: Briana Garcia

Amanda Urena – Social Media Manager/Photographer

Evyn E.

Kaila M.

Our Location

J&M Sportfishing has recently purchased the landing and business that used to be Randy’s Fishing & Whale Watching Trips. We are located on Monterey’s Historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf. There are many gift shops and restaurants on the Fisherman’s Wharf. After finding a convenient place to park you will stroll past these fine establishments. Approximately ¾ of the way down the wharf at the Crab House Restaurant is a wood surfaced finger pier that turns to the right. We are in a light blue building that is marked as Discovery Whale Watch (our sister company at the landing). The building is situated behind the Crab House Restaurant and is visible to the parking lot. You should check in 1/2 hour before your departure time.

PLEASE NOTE: GPS Directions are INACCURATE! If You are Using a GPS input the Address –> 250 Figueroa Street, Monterey, Ca 93940 . Using this Address will give you the CORRECT Directions to the Wharf Parking lot

Wondering what to do with your filleted fish? Head over to Cafe Fina around the corner from us on the wharf and make a reservation for their Fresh Catch Meal Deal. They will prepare a nice fish meal for you that compliments well with side dishes and drinks on their menu.