Josie Mac Sportfishing 

4.5/5 (5 reviews)
 201 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States

Josie Mac Sportfishing 

4.5/5 (5 reviews)
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201 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA, United States

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.

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.2/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

The Josie Mac
The Josie Mac
Captain Ken and the Josie Mac
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Angler rating

4
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0
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

75%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

100%

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Darin B.
Darin B.
5.0/5

Jul 16, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

The Josie Mac

VERIFIED

I have been on over 40 charters and I booked the Josie Mac for the first time for 2 days. I specifically booked with the Josie Mac because I was taking my son and 10 year old grand daughter on her first ocean trip. The Josie Mac has the sea tracker system that takes out 95% of the rocking of the boat.. my grand daughter did great both days with absolutely no motion sickness. She can’t wait to go again! The captain was awesome and very knowledgeable. If you are planning a trip and are worried of sea sickness I 100% recommend the Josie Mac it is without a doubt the safest and calm charter I have ever experienced. Totally amazing boat! We’re booking again next year.

I have been on over 40 charters and I booked the Josie Mac for the first time for 2 days. I specifically booked with the Josie...  

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Julian N.
Julian N.
5.0/5

Jul 20, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

Husbands birthday gift

VERIFIED

My husband has always wanted to go and fish in the sea. He is 67 years old and he finally got to do it. Captain Ken made him feel very at home and made sure that he enjoyed himself along with my sons and grandsons. Captain Kim made this a very special trip for all of them to remember for the rest of their lives.

My husband has always wanted to go and fish in the sea. He is 67 years old and he finally got to do it. Captain Ken made him feel...  

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Ed W.
Ed W.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

Captain Ken and the Josie Mac

VERIFIED

Captain Ken was great! He is knowledgeable and taught my grandsons how to land some big halibut. The boat is immaculate and very comfortable. The tides were terrible but we still ended up catching two big halibut well over 35 inches a 25 inch and about 18 shorty halibut.

Captain Ken was great! He is knowledgeable and taught my grandsons how to land some big halibut. The boat is immaculate and...  

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Geno D.
Geno D.
5.0/5

Jun 29, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

Awesome time on the water

VERIFIED

Ken is Amazing

Ken is Amazing  

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Michael S.
Michael S.
2.3/5

Sep 5, 2025

8 Hour Trip - Salmon

Fishermen beware of Josey Mac not a true professional

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This was the only boat that was available for a 4 day salmon season,probably for good reason. We fished in the same place where he did excellent BUT FISH MOVE AND EVERY DAY CAN BE DIFFERENT.

This was the only boat that was available for a 4 day salmon season,probably for good reason. We fished in the same place where...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 8, 2025
Micheal Im real sorry and very surprised because the rest of your party told me that they had a great time fishing , maybe your feedback has more to do with me not accepting a personal check which i clearly have stated on my page and also you mentioned to me why we came back so early and i explained to you that you booked a 8hr fishing trip and the trip turned out to be 8hr 28 minutes , and you also mentioned we stayed in the same spot that i fished the day before but that is not accurate you caught 3 king salmon that we brought aboard lost 3 in a row then we fished another location 4-5 miles further ahead caught 3 more king salmon and 1 silver salmon that was released then we went to another spot where your party member Wayne caught another silver salmon that we released and he caught his 2nd king salmon of day , and Fred also limited out with 2 nice salmon,im really sorry for not meeting your expectation i believe i was very respectul to you and your party i though we had a great time unfortunately the fish were not biting as good as they were day before …and it was great to see your other party member Eden catch her 1st Salmon …Take Care

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.2/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

The Josie Mac
The Josie Mac
Captain Ken and the Josie Mac
+2

Angler rating

4
0
0
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

75%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Darin B.
Darin B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The Josie Mac

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on July 16, 2025

I have been on over 40 charters and I booked the Josie Mac for the first time for 2 days. I specifically booked with the Josie Mac because I was taking my son and 10 year old grand daughter on her first ocean trip. The Josie Mac has the sea tracker system that takes out 95% of the rocking of the boat.. my grand daughter did great both days with absolutely no motion sickness. She can’t wait to go again! The captain was awesome and very knowledgeable. If you are planning a trip and are worried of sea sickness I 100% recommend the Josie Mac it is without a doubt the safest and calm charter I have ever experienced. Totally amazing boat! We’re booking again next year.

I have been on over 40 charters and I booked the Josie Mac for the first time for 2 days. I specifically booked with the Josie Mac because I was taking my son and 10 year old grand daughter on her first ocean trip. The Josie Mac has the sea tracker system that takes out 95% of the rocking of the boat.. my grand daughter did great both days with absolutely no motion sickness. She can’t wait to go again! The captain was awesome and very knowledgeable. If you are planning a trip and are worried...  

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Julian N.
Julian N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Husbands birthday gift

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on July 20, 2025

My husband has always wanted to go and fish in the sea. He is 67 years old and he finally got to do it. Captain Ken made him feel very at home and made sure that he enjoyed himself along with my sons and grandsons. Captain Kim made this a very special trip for all of them to remember for the rest of their lives.

My husband has always wanted to go and fish in the sea. He is 67 years old and he finally got to do it. Captain Ken made him feel very at home and made sure that he enjoyed himself along with my sons and grandsons. Captain Kim made this a very special trip for all of them to remember for the rest of their lives.  

 Julian N. recommends Josie Mac Sportfishing

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Ed W.
Ed W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Ken and the Josie Mac

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on June 14, 2025

Captain Ken was great! He is knowledgeable and taught my grandsons how to land some big halibut. The boat is immaculate and very comfortable. The tides were terrible but we still ended up catching two big halibut well over 35 inches a 25 inch and about 18 shorty halibut.

Captain Ken was great! He is knowledgeable and taught my grandsons how to land some big halibut. The boat is immaculate and very comfortable. The tides were terrible but we still ended up catching two big halibut well over 35 inches a 25 inch and about 18 shorty halibut.  

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Geno D.
Geno D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome time on the water

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on June 29, 2025

Ken is Amazing

Ken is Amazing  

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Michael S.
Michael S.
2.3/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

1.0/5

Crew

1.0/5

Overall

Fishermen beware of Josey Mac not a true professional

VERIFIED
NEW

8 Hour Trip - Salmon on September 5, 2025

This was the only boat that was available for a 4 day salmon season,probably for good reason. We fished in the same place where he did excellent BUT FISH MOVE AND EVERY DAY CAN BE DIFFERENT.

This was the only boat that was available for a 4 day salmon season,probably for good reason. We fished in the same place where he did excellent BUT FISH MOVE AND EVERY DAY CAN BE DIFFERENT.  

 Michael S. does not recommend Josie Mac Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 8, 2025
Micheal Im real sorry and very surprised because the rest of your party told me that they had a great time fishing , maybe your feedback has more to do with me not accepting a personal check which i clearly have stated on my page and also you mentioned to me why we came back so early and i explained to you that you booked a 8hr fishing trip and the trip turned out to be 8hr 28 minutes , and you also mentioned we stayed in the same spot that i fished the day before but that is not accurate you caught 3 king salmon that we brought aboard lost 3 in a row then we fished another location 4-5 miles further ahead caught 3 more king salmon and 1 silver salmon that was released then we went to another spot where your party member Wayne caught another silver salmon that we released and he caught his 2nd king salmon of day , and Fred also limited out with 2 nice salmon,im really sorry for not meeting your expectation i believe i was very respectul to you and your party i though we had a great time unfortunately the fish were not biting as good as they were day before …and it was great to see your other party member Eden catch her 1st Salmon …Take Care

FAQs about Josie Mac Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
37 knots
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