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Fishing charters in Monterey, CA

14 fishing charters around Monterey with menus and prices taken from each operator's own site, from $6. Pick a time and book. No phone tag.

J & M SportfishingMonterey, CA
From $15★ 4.7 (247)
Santa Cruz ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
Request to book★ 4.8 (149)
Santa Cruz Coastal ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
From $13★ 5.0 (82)
Stagnaro ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
From $6★ 4.4 (81)
Last Meal SportfishingMoss Landing, CA
From $1,200★ 4.7 (44)
Barbarossa Fishing ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
From $800★ 4.9 (37)
Blue Knuckles Sport Fishing CharterSanta Cruz, CA
From $250★ 5.0 (17)
Whisper ChartersMoss Landing, CA
Request to book★ 4.9 (17)
Cod Mountain Fish Co.Santa Cruz, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (10)
Waypoint Sport FishingSanta Cruz, CA
From $25★ 5.0 (8)
Chartle ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
From $375★ 4.7 (7)
Monterey Bay Boat ChartersMonterey, CA
Request to book★ 3.2 (6)
Go Fish Santa Cruz ChartersSanta Cruz, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (4)
Secret Harbor CharterMoss Landing, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (4)

What fishing charters is actually like

A captain who knows where the fish are, all the gear on board, and a shot at the best photo of your year.

  1. Meet the captain at the dock before sunrise or midafternoon depending on the trip.
  2. Rods, bait, licenses and tackle are usually included. You just show up.
  3. Run out to the spots. Inshore trips stay in calm water, offshore trips go for bigger fish and bigger waves.
  4. Fish, with coaching if you want it. The captain cleans your catch at the end.

Bring: Sunscreen and polarized sunglasses, Hat, Snacks and drinks, Motion sickness tablets for offshore trips. Good for: Dads and daughters, bachelor groups, and anyone who wants dinner they caught themselves.

How much does it cost?

Published prices here start at $6. Most operators list a few options by duration or group size; the exact menu is on each listing.

Do I need to call to book?

No. Pick a listing, choose a time and the number of guests, and book. The operator confirms on Outset.

Where does this information come from?

From each operator's own website and public listings. Operators can claim their page and correct anything.

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