Trips

Summer through Fall season we are currently running Rockcod/Lingcod trips

• 8 Hour trips (Thursday – Monday): Starting at $140
• 4 Hour Trips (Thursday – Sunday): Starting at $100

Additional fees may include Gear Rental and One-day Fishing License or 365-Year License

WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED CaDFW LICENSE DISTRIBUTOR!

Rockfish & Lingcod

2025 Rockfish & Lingcod Regulations – Monterey Bay

Region: Central Management Area (north of Point Conception, including Monterey Bay)

Season Dates & Depth Restrictions

April – December 2025 Season

April 2025 – Offshore (300+ft)

May – August: (Inshore <120ft)

September – December: No depth restrictions in California Waters near the coast (within 3 miles) 

Bag and Size Limits

• Rockfish (RCG Complex)

  • Daily limit: 10 fish in total

  • Sub-limits:

    • Vermilion rockfish: 4 fish

    • Copper rockfish: 1 fish

    • Quillback rockfish: 1 fish

  • No minimum size limit for most species

• Lingcod

  • Daily limit: 2 fish

  • Minimum size: 22 inches total length

Requirements

• A descending device must be on board and ready to use for releasing rockfish affected by barotrauma.

• Filleting at sea is allowed, but fillets must be clearly identifiable and meet size regulations.

Marine Protected Areas

Fishing is not allowed in certain marine protected areas (MPAs) in and around Monterey Bay. Always check maps and signs before fishing.

Gear Rental Pricing: $25.88

• Rod Rental: $15 (7ft Seeker Rod with 40lb test- mono line)
• Tackle $8.70 (Rig & Weight)
• Gunny Sack $2.18 (Burlap Sack that holds your fish – REQUIRED by FW)

Individual Tackle Pricing:

• Sabiki hooks for : $4.35 for a 5-6 hook set-up
• Super Fly hooks for Rockcod: $4.35 for a two barbed hook set up
• 10oz sinker: $4.35
• We also sell Fishing Armory lures in the shop $12.99!

**Bait is included in price**

Rockfish & Lingcod is not a catch and release fishery. If you aren’t sure what to do with your fish after the trip – see our friends on the wharf at the Crabhouse or Cafe Fina. Our deckhands can fillet the fish for you “restaurant style” or de-boned, so that you can take them over to Cafe Fina for the Fresh Catch Meal Deal or to the Crabhouse for a delightful, freshly caught meal. After your trip, stop in and ask about availability, and make a reservation. You can’t beat fresh fish or the fruits of your labor for dinner!

Everyone usually catches some rock fish. What a sense of accomplishment! We tend to come home with limits to near limits on each trip! We fish live bait when it is available before the morning trip to add extra action to your experience. Bait is provided on every trip. The rockfish tend to run anywhere from 1 to 6 pounds in weight each. If a lingcod is caught, it can run 10 to 30 pounds in weight. This fishery is subject to in season changes, usually affecting the depths we fish at, if they change at all. There are also regulations in place regarding various species, our crew is always up to date and are more than happy to assist you. Please refer to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website for the latest fishery information.

Salmon

Salmon season is CLOSED for the 2024 season. Salmon is a seasonal fishery that typically opens in the spring (around April 1^st) and runs through the summer. This is a carefully managed fishery and the duration of the season is flexible based on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s directive.

Salmon are a fun challenge for novice and seasoned anglers alike. We target Chinook or King Salmon which can average 10-18 pounds each with some reaching 30+ pounds. Currently regulations state that they must be 24″ or greater to keep. Anglers are currently permitted to keep two King Salmon per day.

There are two strategies that we use to catch King Salmon on our trips. We either mooch  with lines in the water and a medium weight or we troll with heavy weights while driving at a very slow speed. We have tackle stocked for either method and can use either method at a moment’s notice. We continue to update our methods and try new techniques in order to increase our catch. Salmon fishing requires some finesse and a great deal of trial and error. Our crew is happy to show you tips and tricks to help you snag one of these excellent fish. If you are bringing your own gear, all hooks for salmon MUST BE BARBLESS

Gear Pricing for Mooching: $25.88

• Rod Rental: $15 (7ft Seeker Rod with 40 lb test – mono line)
• Hooks: $4.35 for two barbless circle hooks
• Weights: $4.35 for 4oz banana sinker
• Gunny Sack: $2.18 (Burlap sack that holds your fish – REQUIRED by FW)

Gear Pricing for Trolling: Cable Baiter Hook: $6.53 for one hook & pin/wire Sinker Release: $4.35 4lb Sinker Ball: $10.88 3lb Sinker Ball: $8.70 Rod Rental: $15.00 Gunny Sack: $2.18

Salmon trips usually start very early in the day! Our typical departure is at 5:30am and could last 7-9 hours. We may change gear types during the trip depend on which method seems to be working best. Bait will be provided for either fishing method and is included in your ticket price.

We cannot fillet Salmon while out on the boat due to current regulations. The deckhand is allowed to gut it and keep the rest of the fish intact while out on the water. After we return to the dock the deckhand can fillet it for you. Cash only for these services.

Crab Combo

A seasonal trip offering (November – March) often combined with other fisheries during the winter months. All anglers will be required to purchase a “Recreational Crab Trap Validation” for around $2.50 to be added to their regular fishing license. (This includes kids under 16 participating as well. Only 16 & older need the CA fishing license). We will be able to process these at our shop. We typically offer a Rockfish & Crab Combo in November and December. Once rockfish & lingcod season closes at the end of December – we offer a Sand Dab & Crab Combo (Crabs ‘n Dabs Combo) for January, February and March.

How does it work? The traps have been baited and the pots have been set by our crew on a previous trip, before we leave for the day. We start off by fishing for rockfish or sand dabs for a few hours. Once fishing is done, we head for the crab pots, haul them out, take out the crab then bait and reset the crab pots for the next group. Everyone participates (as required by CDFW). At the end of the trip, the crew will divide the crab equally among the anglers. The maximum is 10 per angler. ***As of our 2018 season, our vessels have been outfitted with updated crab pot pulling systems, These are commercial grade gear and allow the pots to be pulled in a quick and efficient manner.***