What's Biting in Monterey Right Now
Coho Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Chinook Salmon
Excellentboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Halibut
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Kelp Greenling
ExcellentVarious
Lingcod
ExcellentVarious
Vermilion Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Blue Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Cabezon
ExcellentVarious
English Sole
ExcellentVarious
Bat Ray
ExcellentVarious
California Halibut
ExcellentVarious
Black Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Copper Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Canary Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Petrale Sole
GoodVarious
Bocaccio
GoodVarious
Dover Sole
GoodVarious
Yelloweye Rockfish
GoodVarious
Pacific Cod
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling
Great White Shark
GoodVarious
Dungeness Crab
Fairsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
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.