Stella Charters Light Tackle Guide 

A great experience from start to finish. Great communication leading up to our trip. It didnt matter that we had zero experience—they made it easy for us and were super nice. We caught our quota of rockfish and then did some catch and release. Got to see some bald eagles and herons too. We came home with a cooler full of fish ready to bake and even a free t-shirt for the birthday boy. And we got to meet Capt. Eric’s sweet dog Navy. Highly recommend for families!

We had such a fun time on our trip with Captain Eric and his first mate, Eric! They greeted us warmly, had every detail covered and made the trip exciting, educational and relaxing all at the same time. We booked this to celebrate my budding fisherman son’s birthday and all the kids catch at least one fish. Eric did a great job of making sure they were getting the help they needed but also letting the kids do their own thing. The boat was immaculate and well-equipped. He also was great at communicating about the trip including providing some flexibility about start time due to a potentially rainy forecast. Definitely recommend, 10/10!

Eric and his first mate were wonderful. We had children with us and they really took the time to teach them and help them be involved. I told Eric I didn’t want to be coddled (he better let me bait my own hook!) and he delivered wonderfully. 😊 we came home with plenty of delicious catfish, some amazing coffee, and he loaded us up with some freebies too. It was a beautiful day on the Bay. His location/boat/dock are all very nice, high quality, well taken care of and maintained. If I ever come back to this area, I will jump at another chance to book with Eric. Thank you both! 🙏

We had an amazing experience with Stella Charters! I took my two boys out for a family fishing trip, and it was one of the highlights of our Summer trip to the US (we live in Singapore). Captain Eric was awesome...friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with my kids, making sure they were involved and having fun the entire time. He worked hard to keep us on fish, and we had great action throughout the trip. The boat was one of the best I've ever been on. It was perfectly clean, comfortable, and super high-tech, making it a great choice for families and maximizing our catch rate...never caught so many fish in my life and we hit our limit within 15 mins! What impressed us most was how much the Captain genuinely cared about giving us a memorable experience. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing charter with an experienced captain who knows where the fish are, I highly recommend Stella Charters. We can't wait to come back!

I could write a short story about this father/son duo, but I will try to keep it to key moments. First, booking was easy and communication was prompt before the trip. Originally myself, my boyfriend, and his 15 year old son had a 1PM reservation, but Eric reached out to me a ciuple of days before the trip to let me know the afternoon fishing hadn’t been as successful and suggested we did 7AM. Boy are we glad we did! We caught a fish pretty early on, and then just nibbles for a couple of hours. This gave us a chance to check out the bay and learn about some historical sights, see some floating lighouses, and just enjoy the ride! After the obviously well-connected Eric received a call from another captain, we changed locations again and that’s when the magic happened! It was the last leg of the trip and Eric was DETERMINED to get Beto his Father’s Day fish. Well, one turned into 3 within a short 10-20 minutes! Once we got back and off the boat, we were greeted by Navy (Eric and Drew’s adorable golden retriever) and gave butt scratches while Eric fileted and packed the fish for us. This friendly, knowledgeable, and entaining duo will have our business and recommendations for many years to come! Thanks guys! -Tara, Beto, and Eli

My great niece, who loves to fish, came in from Chicago, and we scheduled a trip with Eric. Due to extreme heat, Eric let us reschedule our 1pm trip to 6am. We easily caught fish...Eric's boat, equipment and knowledge were the key to our successful haul. He offered to go to another site for bottom fishing or stop for breakfast. Food won out and he took us to Hard Yacht Cafe. Upon getting back to his pier, he cleaned and packed our fish and we enjoyed meeting (needy) Navy, Eric's dog. We had a great trip - our niece loved it all!! We'll be back...thanks, Eric

Captain Eric and First Mate, Drew, were phenomenal. I wanted something different for Mother’s Day, and this charter did not disappoint. From a well-appointed craft to a fully educational and FUN day with the family, the entire experience was great from start to finish. Captain Eric was communicative all the way up to our booking and even vaccum sealed our fish on the way out. The kids had a blast, as did my husband and I. I couldn’t recommend this trip enough.

What started as a fishing trip turned into a memory my grandson and I will carry forever. On his first fishing trip, he caught his first fish- and together we landed over 10 rockfish The father and son charter team was truly a hidden treasure: professional, patient, and fully committed to making sure our trip was not only productive, but unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a first-class charter experience.

If you’re looking for a great experience look no further than Stella Charters. This was our second trip out with captain Eric. We limited out both times but even if we didn’t I’d still recommend. This is a smaller more intimate charter which is really nice for a smaller group. Captain obviously has tons of knowledge, great equipment, and makes sure you are comfortable for your trip. Communication, cost/ value is excellent. Vacuum seals your catch. Makes yiu feel like a friend, not just a client. Can’t wait for the spring to get back.

Captain Eric is the best, from ensuring that we are going at the optimal time to catching fish to packing the trip with fun stops and sightseeing. We caught such big rock fish! And captain Eric helped bring the fish in, letting us first timers reel, and he cut and cleaned the fish after. Captain Eric was knowledgable, friendly, and went above and beyond to teach us and help us have the best time possible. The boat is also so clean. The house was easy to find. We would 10000% recommend others, and will definitely return.