Fishing charters in Santa Cruz, California
8 fishing charters around Santa Cruz, 4 with prices from the operator's own site (from $25). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What fishing charters are 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.
- Meet the captain at the dock before sunrise or midafternoon depending on the trip.
- Rods, bait, licenses and tackle are usually included. You just show up.
- Run out to the spots. Inshore trips stay in calm water, offshore trips go for bigger fish and bigger waves.
- 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.
Questions
How many fishing charters are there in Santa Cruz?
GoDo lists 8 fishing charters around Santa Cruz. 8 of them have photos.
How much do fishing charters cost in Santa Cruz?
4 of the 8 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $25 to $800. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do fishing charters in Santa Cruz take?
Listed durations include 7 hours, 5 hours and 4 to 6 hours, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which fishing charters in Santa Cruz have the most reviews?
Santa Cruz Charters (4.8 stars, 149 reviews), Santa Cruz Coastal Charters (5.0 stars, 82 reviews) and Barbarossa Fishing Charters (4.9 stars, 37 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
2 of the 8 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on GoDo yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on GoDo and correct anything.