Here We Go Sport Fishing 

5.0
(26 reviews)
 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States–

Here We Go Sport Fishing 

Half Moon Bay, CA, United States
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30 ft
6
5.0
(26 reviews)

Here We Go Sport Fishing is currently fishing the coastal waters off of Half Moon Bay. We will be in Half Moon Bay until early June before relocating to Emeryville inside of San Francisco Bay.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Grady White boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a private/roomy toilet, an enclosed cabin, and a space heater for those colder-than-normal days.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Capt. Matt can not leave the dock without them.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Here We Go Sport Fishing.

Here We Go Sport Fishing is currently fishing the coastal waters off of Half Moon Bay. We will be in Half Moon Bay until early June before relocating to Emeryville inside of San Francisco Bay.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' Grady White boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a private/roomy toilet, an enclosed cabin, and a space heater for those colder-than-normal days.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Capt. Matt can not leave the dock without them.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Here We Go Sport Fishing.

Matt Archer
Captain
Matt Archer
11 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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ROCK FISH AND LINGCOD
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jun 11
Lingcod
Rockfish
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
KING SALMON (NOW OPEN)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jun 12
Salmon (Chinook)
US $666
Shared tour: 2 people
BLUE FIN TUNA TROLLING
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 23 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
26 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (46)

Reviews (26)

  • Ali Cooper
    Ali Cooper
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    “Best Day Ever”

    MORNING HALF DAY TRIP SF BAY on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We really had the best time with Captain Matt and his son Kyle. We took our boys (5 and 9) and it couldn’t have been a more perfect set up. The boat was comfortable for us all, and they were more than accommodating for us. We caught Halibut and Striped Bass — and even a shark! Our boys loved it sooo much and everyone had smiles on their faces all day. It’s makes the experience so much better when you are with good company for things like this. We can’t wait to go back and book with Captain Matt again. My youngest son even told him before we left “this was the best day ever!” They really did great to keep these boys involved as much as possible in the whole experience (while keeping us all safe too, which matters a lot to me!). You’ll make no mistake booking with Here We Go Sportfishing!

  • Bryce Crowley
    Bryce Crowley
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    A great time was had by everyone

    FULL DAY SF BAY FOR 4 OR MORE on June 10, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt Matt was great. My friend and I love fishing back in the Florida Keys, and we couldnt have asked for a better introduction to PNW fishing than Matt. He was incredibly accommodating and was having just as much fun as we were! He was also very proactive when he noticed a spot wasnt producing, moving us asap! We left with fish, but even if we got skunked, Matt's demeanor made the trip fun! Thanks Matt!

  • Katie Martin
    Katie Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best birthday ever!

    FULL DAY SF BAY FOR 4 OR MORE on June 20, 2024 • 3 adults

    We took our son on this trip for his 13th birthday. On the way home he kept saying this was the best birthday ever! He was excited about all the fish we caught but the first thing he told his friends about were the sharks. He got to touch a shark and didn’t loose a finger! Captain Matt is great. Very knowledgeable and I only mentioned one time that it was our son’s birthday in a message and Captain Matt remembered to wish him a happy birthday and gave him a great time. We will see you again Captain Matt!

  • Brandy Wilson
    Brandy Wilson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    O-FISH-ALLY 43

    FULL DAY STURGEON, 2 PERSON SPECIAL on January 1, 2024 • 2 adults

    Matt took us out sturgeon fishing in the delta on Jan. 1st for my birthday and I had the best day fishing !!! I've been on quite a few charters and I've not met a more hospitable and humble captain, not ever. His boat is nice all his equipment is top notch and he knows what he's doing. He is also fun to talk to. It never got awkward or boring, not for a second. I recommend him 100% and can't wait to go again! Thanks Matt! 👍👍👍

  • Andrew Horne
    Andrew Horne
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Memorable Experience!!

    FULL DAY STURGEON, 2 PERSON SPECIAL on December 30, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Booked this trip as a Christmas gift for my Little brother to get a chance to go out on a charter and possibly feel that TUG you get from a Sturgeon.. although he didn’t get a BIG one, Captain Matt made sure to put us on enough fish to land him a decent size non keeper lol as well as myself of course. The lil guy ended the day with a keeper stripper aswell!! For a slow day and tough bite Captain Matt over exceeded his expectations with hospitality, amazing service, guidance, knowledge and conversation. Definitely will be back and recommend to anyone looking for a good time on the water!!!

  • Paul Ferrari
    Paul Ferrari
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Full Day Trip with Captain Matt

    FULL DAY HALIBUT FISHING on May 6, 2023 • 6 adults

    To celebrate my birthday, I booked an all day fishing trip with Captain Matt and some of my closest friends. I had never been on a chartered fishing trip..... so I had no idea what to expect. The boat was a lot bigger than I was expecting and had plenty of room for us to keep dry during the first hour while it was raining. We caught halibut, stripers, and leopard sharks. Captain Matt was very good at informing us he would do as little or as much as we were comfortable with. He is very like able and our small talk made the day go by very quickly. I think everyone was a little hesitant to try things since we were all novice fishermen, but once we warmed up everyone got really into baiting and setting our own lines. The fish were biting and we caught some big ones. There were some short periods when the fish weren't biting so Captain Matt called his friends to find out where the fish were at and put us right back on them. Captain Matt even filleted our fish for us on the dock so we could cook them as soon as we got home. My friends and I were all blown away by how much fun we had on this trip. It beat all of our expectations. I plan on booking Captain Matt again for another trip in the winter to catch sturgeon. Thank you for being a great Captain!

  • Daniel Seaman
    Daniel Seaman
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great times

    Coastal Livebait Sportfishing on August 9, 2025 • 6 adults

    Want to thank Matt and crew for a great time fishing, crew is very professional and helpful in every way. Looking forward to booking another trip with the let’s go fishing charter.

  • Jesse Hernandez
    Jesse Hernandez
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Son’s first halibut trip!!

    FULL DAY SF BAY FOR 4 OR MORE on July 15, 2024 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Great reviews but still you never know. But as advertised the captain and crew were top notch! Very helpful, patient, and just a fun group to hang out with for the day! Put us on some good fishing smiles all around especially the kids! Couldn’t ask for a better day!! Thank you for the life long memory!!

  • Terry Kohler
    Terry Kohler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2019
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Captain Matt

    Full Day Trip–Sturgeon/Strped Bass on March 13, 2022 • 4 adults

    Event hough the weather would not cooperate, Capt Matt made this a great trip. We only caught one small Sturgeon and 2 stripe bass. However, I have never seen a captain work so hard to get us fish. He did everything he could with the conditions. Thank you so much Matt for the extraordinary service and care. We will definitely fish with you again and you have my highest reccomendation. Also, the breakfast burritos from your wife were amazing.

  • William Dockery
    William Dockery
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Matt rocks!!

    Full Day Trip–Sturgeon/Strped Bass on March 4, 2022 • 3 adults

    Captain Matt at Here We Go Sport Fishing is awesome we had an amazing time on his boat. He is super knowledgeable about fishing and the bay. He explains everything really well and definitely let’s you know when it’s time to reel in. It was like having another fishing buddy on the trip. One last thing, thanks to his wife for the amazing breakfast tacos they were delicious. We are for sure going to book with him again.

FAQs about Here We Go Sport Fishing

Here We Go Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - ROCK FISH AND LINGCOD (8 hours)
  • US $333 per person - KING SALMON (NOW OPEN) (8 hours)
  • US $500 per person - BLUE FIN TUNA TROLLING (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Here We Go Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Here We Go Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (based on availability)
  • Lures
  • First mate (Your call based on hard work/service)
Here We Go Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Here We Go Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Here We Go Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Matt Archer
Matt Archer
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
8 Fishing Reports
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2022
I've been running my own boats and fishing trips since 1988 when I purchased my first boat. In 2009 we purchased our current boat, a 2001 Grady White 300 Marlin. I recieved my USCG Credentials in 2015 and am now living my dream of being a full time captain. For 45 years I've been absolutely nuts about fishing and everything outdoors. I've evolved however and my satisfactions now come from seeing others enjoy what I've enjoyed for so long. I have fished the far reaches of the Golden Gate coast to the upper Sacramento river and everywhere in between. My wife Sonya has been by my side for the past 29 years and she is a key component to my success and the success of Here We Go Sport Fishing. ​
Matt Archer
Matt Archer
8
reports
26
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
I've been running my own boats and fishing trips since 1988 when I purchased my first boat. In 2009 we purchased our current boat, a 2001 Grady White 300 Marlin. I recieved my USCG Credentials in 2015 and am now living my dream of being a full time captain. For 45 years I've been absolutely nuts about fishing and everything outdoors. I've evolved however and my satisfactions now come from seeing others enjoy what I've enjoyed for so long. I have fished the far reaches of the Golden Gate coast to the upper Sacramento river and everywhere in between. My wife Sonya has been by my side for the past 29 years and she is a key component to my success and the success of Here We Go Sport Fishing. ​

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Salmon on a fishing charter, with multiple fish arranged on a cooler in the background.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    We are fishing in legal waters south of Pigeon Point. We have been on the fish since the opener on April 11th 2026 and most of the time there is not another boat in sight! The fish are coming in on a mix of bait and artifical lures. Anchovies have had a slight edge over lures but not by far. We will continue to use both! In our most recent trips, fish were cught from 40 feet down to 100'. We expect the fish come up even higher with the recent cooling we've seen. These fish are deep red-krill fed kings. The kind of fish you want to eat before you get off the boat! Our last two trips were wide open getting limits for clients and crew. The weather blew us off the last several days but we are excited to be back out this week starting on 5/20 with the best conditions of the year (cold water and life). These are rare and limited opportunities to fish lonely waters out of range of most recreational boats and catch some of the most desireable fish in the ocean. Dates are available through June 11th. Message Captain Matt with any questions or special requests!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Sturgeon while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    We are pleased to report that the fishing is on fire right now. On 3 back to back to back trips (March 6th, 7th and 8th) we had multiple hookups each day with most fish either coming over the rail or quickly released at the boat. With the warming waters we are seeing a much more aggressive bite and once we connect these fish are literally going airborn! Battling these fish is an opportunity of a life time. Weather is warmer and conditions have been epic. Don't just come and fish, but come and sit in the sun and enjoy some of the best conditions on the water anywhere right now! Sunshine/calm seas and epic vibes are on the menu. We will stop offering these trips on March 31st. Come enjoy this epic fishery before we move down river to the bay the first week of April
  • A proud angler and a young boy display a large Sturgeon on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Rising water temps and good tides are creating peak season action. Our last trip produced 7 solid hookips with five beutiful sturgeon landed. We’ve seen fish to 86” this year and overall numbers are at historic highs. We will stay on these fish until mid April when we move to Emeryville to fish the San Francisco Bay and coastal waters for Halibut, Striped Bass, Salmon, Rock Fish/Lingcod and Tuna.
  • Two anglers on a boat are reeling in a large fish, showcasing an exciting moment during their fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    We are enjoying epic early spring like weather with temps reaching the 60's on the water and the fish are responding. The water temp has risen approximately 2-3 degrees in the past week and rising water temps are resulting in more aggressive bites and often times more aggressive fights. We have been catching fish consistently since early January with fish up to 86" long. YES, 86" long!
  • A variety of fish, including Grouper and Snapper, displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of deep-sea fishing.
    Daniel S.
    Daniel S.
    Want to thank Matt and crew for a great time fishing, crew is very professional and helpful in every way. Looking forward to booking another trip with the let’s go fishing charter.
  • Two young anglers are actively engaged in fishing on a boat, preparing to catch fish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Striped Bass
    Ali C.
    Ali C.
    We really had the best time with Captain Matt and his son Kyle. We took our boys (5 and 9) and it couldn’t have been a more perfect set up. The boat was comfortable for us all, and they were more than accommodating for us. We caught Halibut and Striped Bass — and even a shark! Our boys loved it sooo much and everyone had smiles on their faces all day. It’s makes the experience so much better when you are with good company for things like this. We can’t wait to go back and book with Captain Matt again. My youngest son even told him before we left “this was the best day ever!” They really did great to keep these boys involved as much as possible in the whole experience (while keeping us all safe too, which matters a lot to me!). You’ll make no mistake booking with Here We Go Sportfishing!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of a Flounder and Striped Bass on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Bryce C.
    Bryce C.
    Capt Matt was great. My friend and I love fishing back in the Florida Keys, and we couldnt have asked for a better introduction to PNW fishing than Matt. He was incredibly accommodating and was having just as much fun as we were! He was also very proactive when he noticed a spot wasnt producing, moving us asap! We left with fish, but even if we got skunked, Matt's demeanor made the trip fun! Thanks Matt!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Halibut on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    After a slow down the last couple of weeks due to big tides and cold water, bigger fish are coming over the rail in better numbers the past few days. Boats ate starting to report better numbers and better grade of Halibut from the central bay with Striped Bass being fairly consistent for the past 2 weeks. There are dates with good tides still available in May and later this summer. Get on the books while they’re still available.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Flounder on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Jesse H.
    Jesse H.
    Great reviews but still you never know. But as advertised the captain and crew were top notch! Very helpful, patient, and just a fun group to hang out with for the day! Put us on some good fishing smiles all around especially the kids! Couldn’t ask for a better day!! Thank you for the life long memory!!
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of Flounder while fishing near the Golden Gate Bridge.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Bin L.
    Bin L.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Honda BF250
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
based on availability
Lures
First mate
Your call based on hard work/service

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
encouraged
You keep catch
subject to fish and game regs

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.

What’s biting in Half Moon Bay right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
SturgeonSturgeon

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