The Big Anchovy 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
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 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
5.0/5 (10 reviews)
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135 5th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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You may qualify for a Loyalty Program discount with The Big Anchovy. To check if you can use a Loyalty Program discount for your selected dates, please sign in.

The Big Anchovy is a unique, small boat, private fishing charter. One to four people can fish comfortably aboard the 2025 Stabicraft, model 2050 supercab. Powered by a 175 HP Yamaha outboard, “penelope rose” is a beast of a boat, equipped with Garmen electronics, Scotty downriggers, a live bait tank, and many more features. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are all provided.

Launching out of Santa Cruz Harbor, you can have the opportunity to fish anywhere from Moss Landing to Ano Nuevo and all the local nearshore and offshore reefs in between. Target species include Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, Salmon, Dungeness crab, and Bluefin Tuna. You can also expect to see whales, dolphins, sea lions, and birds, as Monterey Bay is loaded with wildlife.
 
Be sure to bring a current fishing license, which can be purchased at your local West Marine or online. Captain Erik can assist if needed. Also, pack the food and drink of your choice. Alcohol is okay, but please, no glass. Your catch will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged for you to transport home.

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6 Hour – Rockfish/Lingcod/Halibut
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 31
Price for 2 people
US $600 
6 Hour Trip – King Salmon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 1
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Dungeness Crab!!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 4 - Jul 30
Price for 2 people
US $600 
8 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Dec 31
Price for 2 people
US $1,000 
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FAQs about The Big Anchovy

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Stabicraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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