What's Biting in Monterey Right Now
Dungeness Crab
Excellentsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Pacific Cod
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Petrale Sole
GoodVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Dover Sole
GoodVarious
Kelp Greenling
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Vermilion Rockfish
GoodVarious
Blue Rockfish
GoodVarious
Cabezon
GoodVarious
English Sole
GoodVarious
California Halibut
GoodVarious
Black Rockfish
GoodVarious
Copper Rockfish
GoodVarious
Canary Rockfish
GoodVarious
Coho Salmon
FairVarious
Chinook Salmon
Fairboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Bocaccio
FairVarious
Yelloweye Rockfish
FairVarious
Bat Ray
FairVarious
Great White Shark
LowVarious
Top Fishing Guides in Monterey
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
4.6(830)Top Rated
Year round whale watching in Monterey, CA. Trips leave at 10:00am and 1:30pm daily. Annual pass is available. Whale spotted daily all year long!
Monterey, California
J & M Sportfishing
4.6(224)Top Rated
Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California. We offer fishing charters that depart from Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Boat Charters
3.2(6)
Monterey Bay Boat Charters Privacy Policy
inshore
Monterey, California
What to Bring
Check with Monterey guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
California Fishing License
License: Sport Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card
Specific closures and regulations apply to certain waters, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Check current regulations before fishing.