Pamela J Charters
Pamela J Charters
San Francisco has a fish with your name on it, so let Pamela J Charters help you catch it!
You're likely to go after Striped Bass, Crab, Halibut, Lingcod, Ray, Rockfish, Chinook Salmon, White Seabass, Leopard Shark, Shrimp, Sturgeon, and more, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
Now, come aboard with Pamela J Charters and get hooked!
San Francisco has a fish with your name on it, so let Pamela J Charters help you catch it!
You're likely to go after Striped Bass, Crab, Halibut, Lingcod, Ray, Rockfish, Chinook Salmon, White Seabass, Leopard Shark, Shrimp, Sturgeon, and more, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
Your vessel for the day is a 30' Island Hopper sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
Now, come aboard with Pamela J Charters and get hooked!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Salmon Fishing Experience! We booked our first-ever salmon and saltwater fishing charter today, and the experience completely exceeded every expectation we had! From start to finish, Captain Matt and Vince were absolutely incredible. Their knowledge, experience, and expertise were obvious from the moment we got on the boat. They knew exactly where to take us, what to look for, and how to put us on the fish. We hit our max salmon limit—and then some—well before we even reached the halfway point of the day, with plenty to spare for the crew! I don't think we could have asked for a better first experience. Matt and Vince were patient, helpful, and made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. Beyond being extremely good at what they do, they're just genuinely great people with awesome personalities. They kept us laughing, made the whole experience fun and relaxed, and made it feel like we were out fishing with friends who just happened to really know their stuff. We enjoyed every minute of the trip and honestly couldn't have asked to be in better hands for our first charter. They completely blew our expectations out of the water and set the bar incredibly high for any fishing trip we take in the future. We will 100% be booking with Matt again, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and Vince to any of my friends or family looking for an unforgettable fishing charter. 10/10. Incredible crew, incredible fishing, and an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. Can't wait to do it again! Matt and Vince, if you guys are reading this; thanks for giving me and my friends the highlight of our year. See you again soon. P.S. Plz send the pics ty xD
thank you so much for the review. We had an awesome time with you guys. Let me know if able to download the pictures 
Took the kids on their first fishing anything trip and they fell in love with the sport!There were many firsts and an interesting trip, but overall the kids loved it! San Francisco waters in the morning and calm and smooth sailing by 10am. Vincent first mate was on top of it getting everything ready for from the right rods to getting baits on our hooks and with nets on hand. You get treated like family which made the experience top notch. Highly recommend!
thank you so much for coming out. Maximus still holds the Pamela J’s bat record.  hopefully we can get you guys out again. 
Seeing the salmon bite from the weekend, I decided to book a trip on FV_Plumeria with Matt & Vince. My first pacific salmon trip in a long time. Once we were at the place Matt put us on the fish in the morning! We had the first few fish by noon and the bite turned off.... We tried all over the place, it was grind and the bite was very slow, one by one we had fish. We stayed out later than most of the fleet until everyone had fish. This was my first Salmon is almost 15yrs. I had a blast and went home tired with 2 quality samon. Biggest fish was 23lbs and put up a fight!! Matt & Vince did everything they could do to get us on the fish!! I am planning to go out again before the season closes on the FV_Plumeria of course!!
for the great review, hopefully we can have you back out soon 
I fished aboard the Pamela J on July 12, 2026, out of San Francisco, and it was nothing short of fantastic. Departing under the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise was a breathtaking start. Captain Matt Juarez and deckhand Vincent made the entire day memorable. They were knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time—whether it was helping us land salmon, taking group photos, or keeping the mood light with music and laughs. We even had whales and dolphins show up, making the day even more special. The crew’s dedication, especially Vincent’s, stood out—he truly wanted us all to succeed. By the end of the trip, we had quality fish and a boatload of great memories. Highly recommend the Pamela J for an all-around stellar fishing experience!
thank you for the great review. I really appreciate that. 
5 friends and I went out looking for salmon with Captain Matt and our deckhand Vincent last week. We were celebrating a birthday, and decided to go fishing. All of us like to fish/crab from shore and have been on a fishing boat in the Atlantic, but salmon fishing and going out in CA was going to be new to us. Talking beforehand, the whole goal was to have a fun day on the water, and that energy was instantly matched by Captain Matt before we got on the boat. He’s knowledgable, incredibly responsive by text as we were getting organized, and helped answer all our logistical questions. Before we headed out under the golden gate he and Vincent gave us a safety briefing and some intro to the baits we were using and what to do in the case we hooked up. It’s a good thing they gave us those tips, because as soon as the lines were in the water we were pulling up salmon and stripers! To our great delight, these were some HUGE fish too. As a group if we caught enough fish to have a big group dinner, that would have been a win. We went well beyond that, and took on a TON of keepers. Even with the catch split up into 6 parts, ALL of us had to clear freezer space at home. We’re all planning dinners to host each other just so we can put a dent in amount of fish. The cooler on board was overflowing to the point we had to start stocking fish in the drinks cooler we brought. Fishing isnt always catching, but you won’t find a team more dedicated to getting you catching than Captain Matt and Vincent. They both did their jobs supremely well and worked in tandem throughout the day to find fish, adjust speed and line depths, give us tips as we were pulling the fish on board all while curating an incredibly fun day. Also he deserves a shoutout; the man of the day was 100% Vincent. He’s been working with Matt for years and this guy didn’t take a break the whole time we were out there. Vincent was laser focused on re-baiting the lines, setting up new bait, talking to Capt to make adjustments. Somehow he did all of this while being able to teach us and give us tips, take part in conversation AND scan the rods like every 15 seconds looking to see if we had a fish on in the case we missed a bite indication. If you’re looking for a great day on the water, look no further than the Pamela J Charter right here. They have less reviews than others, but it’s certainly due to them being newer to Fishing Booker and I expect that will change in rapid fashion as I fully expext they will put on a 5 star day for any guest. It’s crystal clear that these guys know exactly what they’re doing and will do everything they can to ensure you have a great day on the water. Writing this 2 days after our trip, and the 6 of us have been raving about this non-stop! The conversation keeps coming back to how much fun we had and how great the whole experience was and we’re already starting to work on plans for our next outing soon. When we do, we will 100% be back onboard with these guys, and I can’t recommend them enough!
thank you so much for the great review. I really appreciate it. 🤙
