FAQs

We offer fishing trips daily. Please see our calendar for trip times and availability.

Our typical morning trip is 7-8 hours long departing at 6:30am and our afternoon trip on weekends is 4 hours long departing at 3pm.

Yes, with out a doubt. Anyone 16 years of age or older is REQUIRED to have a California Fishing License. It must be in your possession before getting on the boat. If you do not have one, we have One-day Licenses and Annual licenses available in the shop that can be purchased prior to departure.

Our primary fishing vessels are:

The Chubasco which measures 63ft in length and carries 40 passengers.

The New Horizon which measures 55ft in length and carries 30 passengers.

All of our vessels are annually inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Yes, we recommend reserving in advance to ensure you get the time and date that you want. During the high season (summer) in Monterey, trips do sell out, so booking at least three to four days ahead of time is recommended. You can book online at any time with the “book online” button on our web pages.

We are located on the Monterey Old Fishermans Wharf (Wharf #1) in Monterey California

Our address is:

66 Fisherman’s Wharf
Monterey CA 93940

Please check in at our office 45 minutes prior to departure time.

There are many places to park near the wharf. The easiest and closest parking lot to us is the Wharf Lot #1 accessed on Figueroa Street. When you enter the parking area, drive as far left as possible until you arrive at the gated lot. Take the ticket to enter the gated lot and park as close to the main wharf as possible (rows A, B or C). Keep the parking ticket with you, as you will need it to pay and exit at the attendant booth. If you are using a GPS you can use the address, 245 Washington Street, Monterey CA 93940

Here is a link to a parking map provided by the City of Monterey.

RV parking is available in Wharf Lot #1.

We always recommend warm layers. You can always take a layer off if you are too warm, but you can’t put on a layer you didn’t bring. Long pants and close toes shoes are highly recommended. It is also a good idea to bring a water proof layer; not only does it keep you dry, it also protects you from the wind. Hats or sun protection even on overcast days is recommended.

In addition to the recommended clothing and sun protection, you may want bring a camera, binoculars, water and snacks. ONLY handheld coolers are allowed at this time.

**Effective 8/6/17**

Our vessels are now licensed for beer and wine sales on board and our shop is licensed for beer sales. Therefore, guests are no longer allowed to bring their own alcoholic beverages on the trips. We do have beer for sale everyday in store and beer and wine on the vessels for sale to individuals 21years of age and older in accordance with the California Alcohol and Beverage Control regulations.

The weather really varies daily. We use the marine forecast and our observations on the ocean to determine the safest conditions for your trip. We strive to give you realistic expectations about weather on the day of your trip, so please call and ask a day ahead of time for the most up to date information if you are concerned. Weather in the surrounding areas is not necessarily the same as what we are experiencing on the ocean in Monterey. Typically, the calmest ocean conditions of the day are in the morning.

We do go out if it is raining, so long as sea conditions are still manageable.

Sometimes ocean conditions are deemed unsafe by the captain and we will have to cancel the trip, this decision is most often made just prior to departure, the day of a trip after careful consideration.

If you suffer from other types of motion sickness such as on a plane or in a car, you might get seasick. If you are concerned at all about potential sea sickness, please take or bring a preventative remedy with you on the trip. We would also recommend going on a morning trip when the weather is typically calmer. We carry a few remedies in the shop that you can purchase, but we also encourage you to visit a local pharmacy where there is a wider selection of motion sickness remedy options.

Yes, children of any age are allowed on our vessels. Our only passenger restriction is no pregnant women.

Often times we are over an hour from the harbor while fishing. Should a pregnant woman become distressed on the vessel that means they are over an hour from proper medical attention. The risk of falling and the risk of dehydration are also higher and have much larger consequences for pregnant women while on the boat.

Yes, we have life jackets for all passengers on board as required by the US Coast Guard. Our crew will outfit all children 6 years old and younger with life jackets to wear during the trip and demonstrate how to wear a life jacket in the case of an emergency.

Yes, our vessels are certified and inspected by the US Coast Guard every year. We are fully equipped with life rafts, emergency beacons (EPIRB), life jackets, throw rings, fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Our crew will give a full safety briefing at the beginning of the trip for all passengers.