Barbarossa Fishing
Barbarossa Fishing
Barbarossa Fishing is a Bay Area fishing charter based out of Santa Cruz, California. Come and enjoy a day in nature as you explore the area’s beautiful and fish-rich nearshore and offshore waters. You’ll have Captain Justin Payton right there to help you and make sure you have a first-rate angling experience, so come aboard and create wonderful memories on the water!
Your trip will start on the ‘Barbarossa’, a 2015 25’ Parker pilothouse boat that can comfortably take 6 guests. It runs on two 150 HP Yamaha engines with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, features a flushing toilet, and is equipped with downriggers, outriggers and a livewell.
You’ll have the chance to fish the local reefs or travel up to Davenport to find large Lingcod. The captain also specializes in catching Salmon, Rockfish, Crab, Halibut, and other species. The techniques you can try out include deep and bottom sea fishing, trolling, and jigging. You can keep all of your catch if you want and you’re free to bring kids on your trip. Salmon trips are fully booked for 2025 season.
Captain Justin will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. You only need to bring fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.
Barbarossa Fishing is waiting for you in Santa Cruz to have a lovely day on the sea!
BARBAROSSA FISHING CHARTERS HOODIES ARE AVAILABLE
- Adult Unisex Sizes from S-XL
- $40 each
- Please ask the Captain before the trip to bring them the day of the trip
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sep 19, 2025
Full Day Trip
🎣 Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Barbarossa Fishing! 🐟
We booked a trip with Barbarossa Fishing for my best friend's bachelor party, and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water! From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Tuk made us feel right at home. His energy, expertise, and sense of humor made the day not just fun but absolutely unforgettable. We were out on the water for 7 hours, and I kid you not, we were catching fish the ENTIRE time. It felt like every cast brought in a new thrill, and Captain Tuk knew exactly where to take us to keep the action going. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just out for a good time with the crew, this trip had it all. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate, and we'll definitely be booking with Barbarossa Fishing again. Huge shoutout to Captain Tuk for making it a bachelor party we’ll be talking about for years. If you're thinking about a fishing trip don’t think twice. Call Barbarossa!
We booked a trip with Barbarossa Fishing for my best friend's bachelor party, and it was hands down one of the best experiences...
May 25, 2025
Mid-day 3 hour trip
Great day out with Captain Justin
All three people in our group have never fished on the west coast and 2/3rds of us don’t fish artificial normally. Justin was incredibly helpful with helping those two catch fish in a fishing with which they weren’t familiar. We also fished with some dead baits just off the bottom and caught some larger fish that way. It was forecast to start getting windy throughout the morning. Instead of canceling the trip like we’ve experienced back home before, Justin helped us find the best window of time to get out on the water safely and have the best fishing experience possible. There was also an incident where another boat was coming straight at us as we were finishing a drift - Justin’s great situational awareness and quick response to the situation was crucial and insanely impressive. If you’re looking for a captain that knows his grounds & can get you on the fish, respects the weather and is ready for anything that could go wrong on the water, this is the charter you want.
All three people in our group have never fished on the west coast and 2/3rds of us don’t fish artificial normally. Justin was...
Jul 27, 2025
Mid-day 3 hour trip
GREAT TIME
We bought this trip for our father for Father's Day and it did not disappoint. We had amazing trip with Captain Tuk. All 6 of us were able to catch at least 1 fish and the captain was extremely helpful and fun throughout the entire charter. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great fishing experience. We will be doing it again.
We bought this trip for our father for Father's Day and it did not disappoint. We had amazing trip with Captain Tuk. All 6 of...
Jun 29, 2025
Mid-day 3 hour trip
First Timers
We put together a family fishing trip, and we had a few first timers with us. The weather and sea state was great for fishing. Captain Tuk did an awesome job with teaching a few techniques on how to catch fish. Our first timers were the first and last to catch fish at every fishing spot, we had an amazing time. We are making plans for a different trip.
We put together a family fishing trip, and we had a few first timers with us. The weather and sea state was great for fishing....
May 27, 2025
Mid-day 3 hour trip
Nice calm day catching rockfish
Went fishing with 2 grandkids aged 11 and 15. It was a good trip enjoyed by all. Capt Justin was very patient with us. The 11-year-old caught the most and the biggest. Made for a great lasting memory. Justin expertly cleaned and filleted the rockfish for us, and we are having them for dinner tonight!
Went fishing with 2 grandkids aged 11 and 15. It was a good trip enjoyed by all. Capt Justin was very patient with us. The 11-year-old...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
🎣 Unforgettable Fishing Trip with Barbarossa Fishing! 🐟
Full Day Trip on September 19, 2025
We booked a trip with Barbarossa Fishing for my best friend's bachelor party, and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water! From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Tuk made us feel right at home. His energy, expertise, and sense of humor made the day not just fun but absolutely unforgettable. We were out on the water for 7 hours, and I kid you not, we were catching fish the ENTIRE time. It felt like every cast brought in a new thrill, and Captain Tuk knew exactly where to take us to keep the action going. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just out for a good time with the crew, this trip had it all. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate, and we'll definitely be booking with Barbarossa Fishing again. Huge shoutout to Captain Tuk for making it a bachelor party we’ll be talking about for years. If you're thinking about a fishing trip don’t think twice. Call Barbarossa!
We booked a trip with Barbarossa Fishing for my best friend's bachelor party, and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water! From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Tuk made us feel right at home. His energy, expertise, and sense of humor made the day not just fun but absolutely unforgettable. We were out on the water for 7 hours, and I kid you not, we were catching fish the ENTIRE time. It felt like every cast brought in a new thrill, and Captain Tuk...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day out with Captain Justin
Mid-day 3 hour trip on May 25, 2025
All three people in our group have never fished on the west coast and 2/3rds of us don’t fish artificial normally. Justin was incredibly helpful with helping those two catch fish in a fishing with which they weren’t familiar. We also fished with some dead baits just off the bottom and caught some larger fish that way. It was forecast to start getting windy throughout the morning. Instead of canceling the trip like we’ve experienced back home before, Justin helped us find the best window of time to get out on the water safely and have the best fishing experience possible. There was also an incident where another boat was coming straight at us as we were finishing a drift - Justin’s great situational awareness and quick response to the situation was crucial and insanely impressive. If you’re looking for a captain that knows his grounds & can get you on the fish, respects the weather and is ready for anything that could go wrong on the water, this is the charter you want.
All three people in our group have never fished on the west coast and 2/3rds of us don’t fish artificial normally. Justin was incredibly helpful with helping those two catch fish in a fishing with which they weren’t familiar. We also fished with some dead baits just off the bottom and caught some larger fish that way. It was forecast to start getting windy throughout the morning. Instead of canceling the trip like we’ve experienced back home before, Justin helped us find the best window of...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
GREAT TIME
Mid-day 3 hour trip on July 27, 2025
We bought this trip for our father for Father's Day and it did not disappoint. We had amazing trip with Captain Tuk. All 6 of us were able to catch at least 1 fish and the captain was extremely helpful and fun throughout the entire charter. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great fishing experience. We will be doing it again.
We bought this trip for our father for Father's Day and it did not disappoint. We had amazing trip with Captain Tuk. All 6 of us were able to catch at least 1 fish and the captain was extremely helpful and fun throughout the entire charter. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great fishing experience. We will be doing it again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
First Timers
Mid-day 3 hour trip on June 29, 2025
We put together a family fishing trip, and we had a few first timers with us. The weather and sea state was great for fishing. Captain Tuk did an awesome job with teaching a few techniques on how to catch fish. Our first timers were the first and last to catch fish at every fishing spot, we had an amazing time. We are making plans for a different trip.
We put together a family fishing trip, and we had a few first timers with us. The weather and sea state was great for fishing. Captain Tuk did an awesome job with teaching a few techniques on how to catch fish. Our first timers were the first and last to catch fish at every fishing spot, we had an amazing time. We are making plans for a different trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Nice calm day catching rockfish
Mid-day 3 hour trip on May 27, 2025
Went fishing with 2 grandkids aged 11 and 15. It was a good trip enjoyed by all. Capt Justin was very patient with us. The 11-year-old caught the most and the biggest. Made for a great lasting memory. Justin expertly cleaned and filleted the rockfish for us, and we are having them for dinner tonight!
Went fishing with 2 grandkids aged 11 and 15. It was a good trip enjoyed by all. Capt Justin was very patient with us. The 11-year-old caught the most and the biggest. Made for a great lasting memory. Justin expertly cleaned and filleted the rockfish for us, and we are having them for dinner tonight!
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