Tide to Field
Planning your shore fishing trip in Monterey just got easier, thanks to Tide to Field.
Here you won't be far from inshore waters, including some spots that only the locals know about. The name of the game around here is light tackle fishing, which is what you'll be doing on the day of your trip. You may also jig for your catch. Lauren will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and live bait.
Striped Bass, Surf Perch, Halibut, Rockfish, and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year. Lauren can take groups as large as 5 on this guided experience. You'll be fishing without a boat, so expect to make your way on foot and come dressed for current weather conditions.
Everyone in your group should buy a local fishing license ahead of time. You can find out more online, including exceptions that may apply. Plan to dress in layers and appropriate footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and bottled water in a backpack. Ready to have the whole family unplug? Then you'll be glad to know that kids are more than welcome. Don't hesitate to send Lauren a message below with any questions you have, including where to meet on the day of your trip.
Tide to Field is ready to take you out on the water. Time to make it happen!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
+10Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
63%
May 24, 2025
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM)
Great Day on the Beach - and a learning experience
Lauren is a great teacher - patient, pleasant and helpful. She knows her stuff - the area, the fish and how/where to catch them. Lauren supplied all the gear and brought snacks, too. No one was catching that day, including us, but we learned a lot about how to fish from shore - reading the water, digging for sand crabs, choosing bait/lures/wieghts and rigging the rods. Of course, we hoped to catch fish that day, but really wanted to learn how to fish from shore, which we did. We plan to try surf-casting again soon, and think our chances are so much better now!
Lauren is a great teacher - patient, pleasant and helpful. She knows her stuff - the area, the fish and how/where to catch them....
Aug 31, 2024
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM)
Tide to Field of Dreams!
My son has been asking to fish for years. It's been awful to live this close to the beach ans not have the skills to make that dream a reality for him. Lauren and her Tide to Field helped me do that. She was communicative, messaging me withing minutes of booking. She was patient with both unskilled mom and squirrels 11 year old. Provided snacks were on point. But more than anything, she wanted us to have fun and learn, showing us how yo identify good spot to cast, tie knots, hook bait, and cast. We'll definitely book another trip to continue growing as anglers.
My son has been asking to fish for years. It's been awful to live this close to the beach ans not have the skills to make that...
Jun 23, 2025
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (AM)
Fabulous
Awesome experience! We couldn’t do a boat, so tried something new! Daughter caught her first fish!!!
Awesome experience! We couldn’t do a boat, so tried something new! Daughter caught her first fish!!!
Jan 10, 2025
FA/WI Surf Striped Bass/Perch
January fishing trip
This was a very different fishing trip in that it was shore fishing rather than bowt. Lauren was a great teacher. Even though we didn't catch fish, I learned alot about shore fishing that I can use for future trips on my own. The beach was beautiful. Lauren was also great company!
This was a very different fishing trip in that it was shore fishing rather than bowt. Lauren was a great teacher. Even though...
Apr 9, 2025
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM)
Fishing with Lauren
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
+10Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
63%
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Great Day on the Beach - and a learning experience
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM) on May 24, 2025
Lauren is a great teacher - patient, pleasant and helpful. She knows her stuff - the area, the fish and how/where to catch them. Lauren supplied all the gear and brought snacks, too. No one was catching that day, including us, but we learned a lot about how to fish from shore - reading the water, digging for sand crabs, choosing bait/lures/wieghts and rigging the rods. Of course, we hoped to catch fish that day, but really wanted to learn how to fish from shore, which we did. We plan to try surf-casting again soon, and think our chances are so much better now!
Lauren is a great teacher - patient, pleasant and helpful. She knows her stuff - the area, the fish and how/where to catch them. Lauren supplied all the gear and brought snacks, too. No one was catching that day, including us, but we learned a lot about how to fish from shore - reading the water, digging for sand crabs, choosing bait/lures/wieghts and rigging the rods. Of course, we hoped to catch fish that day, but really wanted to learn how to fish from shore, which we did. We plan to try...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Tide to Field of Dreams!
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM) on August 31, 2024
My son has been asking to fish for years. It's been awful to live this close to the beach ans not have the skills to make that dream a reality for him. Lauren and her Tide to Field helped me do that. She was communicative, messaging me withing minutes of booking. She was patient with both unskilled mom and squirrels 11 year old. Provided snacks were on point. But more than anything, she wanted us to have fun and learn, showing us how yo identify good spot to cast, tie knots, hook bait, and cast. We'll definitely book another trip to continue growing as anglers.
My son has been asking to fish for years. It's been awful to live this close to the beach ans not have the skills to make that dream a reality for him. Lauren and her Tide to Field helped me do that. She was communicative, messaging me withing minutes of booking. She was patient with both unskilled mom and squirrels 11 year old. Provided snacks were on point. But more than anything, she wanted us to have fun and learn, showing us how yo identify good spot to cast, tie knots, hook bait, and...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Fabulous
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (AM) on June 23, 2025
Awesome experience! We couldn’t do a boat, so tried something new! Daughter caught her first fish!!!
Awesome experience! We couldn’t do a boat, so tried something new! Daughter caught her first fish!!!
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
January fishing trip
FA/WI Surf Striped Bass/Perch on January 10, 2025
This was a very different fishing trip in that it was shore fishing rather than bowt. Lauren was a great teacher. Even though we didn't catch fish, I learned alot about shore fishing that I can use for future trips on my own. The beach was beautiful. Lauren was also great company!
This was a very different fishing trip in that it was shore fishing rather than bowt. Lauren was a great teacher. Even though we didn't catch fish, I learned alot about shore fishing that I can use for future trips on my own. The beach was beautiful. Lauren was also great company!
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Lauren
SP/SU Surf Striped Bass/Perch (PM) on April 9, 2025