Josie Mac Sportfishing
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Josie Mac is equipped with SeaKeeper a Gyro stabilizing system for those that are not familiar with Seakeeper, it will take out 95% of the roll out of the boat, it is extremely comfortable to fish on and it does wonders on motion sickness
Make the most of your time in Berkeley and go fishing with Josie Mac Sportfishing. With Captain Ken at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Species like Sturgeon, Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
The fish caught are yours to take with you, provided they're legal to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Your next meal doesn't get any fresher than that!
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be welcome aboard a 39' Pursuit sportfishing vessel with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Cockpit grill for cooking while you fish
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's never a bad idea to bring lunch, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Josie Mac Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Ken a message down below.
Josie Mac is equipped with SeaKeeper a Gyro stabilizing system for those that are not familiar with Seakeeper, it will take out 95% of the roll out of the boat, it is extremely comfortable to fish on and it does wonders on motion sickness
Make the most of your time in Berkeley and go fishing with Josie Mac Sportfishing. With Captain Ken at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Species like Sturgeon, Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
The fish caught are yours to take with you, provided they're legal to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Your next meal doesn't get any fresher than that!
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll be welcome aboard a 39' Pursuit sportfishing vessel with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Cockpit grill for cooking while you fish
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's never a bad idea to bring lunch, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Josie Mac Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Ken a message down below.
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We had a great day fishing for Halibut on the Josie Mac and our Captain Ken was a very good guide. Although we were only able to land 1 keeper we must have caught over 50 fish. The day on the water with views of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge was fantastic. We had calm water for the most part but Cpt. Ken’s beautiful and well kept boat had gyro electronics that kept the boat from rocking… never had that before, it was quite amazing. It wasn’t the day for catching limits of halibut (keepers) but I would definitely recommend the Josie Mac for future trips!
A couple of buddies and I booked Ken for a trip we were planning. He was excellent with communication, had a first class boat and great knowledge of the area! We all got into some Halibut and a few really nice sized ones! I have a history of sea sickness and his boat stabilization made the trip super smooth and no sickness at all. Would highly recommend Captain Ken!
Thank You Garrett Yes some good action today including a few nice fish.I appreciate you choosing to fish with me and taking the time to share your experience. You’re welcome back anytime.
Great time out on the water with captain Ken. Although the weather and water conditions werent perfect. We had a Ton of shakers and some keepers on the boat. Very clean boat and well equipped perfect for a family trip or guys trip. Cant go wrong booking a trip with Ken especially for any folks prone to motion sickness. His Sea keeper keeps that boat nice and steady.
Thanks Harold I’m glad we still managed to get you on some fish and put a few keepers in the boat. The SeaKeeper definitely makes a big difference on those days when conditions aren’t ideal, especially for anyone prone to motion sickness.Thanks again for coming out — hope to have you back on the water again on a better day with even better fishing.
Boat had state of the art equipment including a Seakeeper which my wife loved. Tides were big which isn't ideal for halibut but we caught about 20 shaker halibut. Captain Ken worked hard to get us on fish. I would go out with him again.👍
Captain Ken Payne is a master of his craft was the friendliest most knowledgeable person I’ve ever had the pleasure of going fishing with he took the time to explain how to fish and what to expect all of us caught or limited of fish. Great time.
FAQs about Josie Mac Sportfishing
- US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Sturgeon/Striper (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - Bay Halibut/Striped Bass (8 hours)
- US $300 per person - Ocean Halibut (8 hours)
- US $325 per person - Salmon Fishing Aug 1 - 23 (Shared) (8 hours)
- US $350 per person - Salmon Fishing Sept 1-30 Shared (8 hours)
- US $1,850 per group - Salmon Fishing Aug 1 - August 23 (8 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - Salmon Fishing Sept 1-30th Private (8 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- River fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Halibut
- Salmon
- Sturgeon
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Berkeley, California, United States
Capt. Ken runs trips out of Berkeley aboard 2015 39' Pursuit Sportfisher . Using bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Halibut, Striped Bass and Sturgeon. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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