Amethyst Fishing Charters
Amethyst Fishing Charters
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Ready to catch some fish in Berkeley? Amethyst Fishing Charters is here to make it happen! Captain Johnathan will be your guide.
Around here the fishing is popular for Halibut, Striped Bass, dungeons crab trips, and rock cod Lingcod
On these trips, it's common to drift or troll. When crabbing we tend to do combo trips meaning we go crabbing and rockcod fish in the same day. Check our schedule for availability.
Trips with Amethyst Fishing Charters are great for kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Capt. Johnathan operates a 57' Sportfishing with space for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Seeker Rods and okuma reels are supplied for you for a small fee, but feel free to bring your own setups if you like.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, it may be necessary 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunblock, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Amethyst Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Johnathan a message down below.
Ready to catch some fish in Berkeley? Amethyst Fishing Charters is here to make it happen! Captain Johnathan will be your guide.
Around here the fishing is popular for Halibut, Striped Bass, dungeons crab trips, and rock cod Lingcod
On these trips, it's common to drift or troll. When crabbing we tend to do combo trips meaning we go crabbing and rockcod fish in the same day. Check our schedule for availability.
Trips with Amethyst Fishing Charters are great for kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Capt. Johnathan operates a 57' Sportfishing with space for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Seeker Rods and okuma reels are supplied for you for a small fee, but feel free to bring your own setups if you like.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, it may be necessary 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunblock, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Amethyst Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Johnathan a message down below.
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Anglers' gallery (45)
Reviews (25)
Bryon Withers•
California, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAwesome Experience
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 3 adultsMe and two teenagers booked for a halibut charter. We chose a larger boat which seemed like a better choice for us. That was the Amethyst. Captain Jonathan and his deck hands were awesome. Super friendly, non judgmental of us novices, and very helpful in sharing and teaching us what they were doing. They were very focused on our success and helping us catch fish. It was a great boat, a great experience, and one we’ll do again on the Amethyst.
Jamie Wortmann•Santa Rosa, CA, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAwesome crew and Captain.
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Jonathan and his two deck hands were absolutely amazing. I took my boy on this charter for his 13th birthday and they couldn’t have been more accommodating to us. We caught two keepers and so did others on board. Best trip ever, we are still thrilled. Simply bring your own food and drinks and enjoy your trip. They provide everything else. Highly recommend this charter.
Ryan Gibbs•California, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedI enjoyed it! It was awesome!
Halibut striper combo on June 10, 2026 • 2 adultsAccording to my daughter, "It was the best day ever!" And it sure was a good way to celebrate my 40th birthday by actually doing some real fishing rather than dinky fishing in a pond somewhere. Jonathan and Zack are awesome guys as well and were very helpful. We limited out on stripers, as well.
George Mounz•California, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedbest trip ever….
Halibut striper combo on May 23, 2026 • 2 adultsI caught nice striper and Halibut we manage a 20lb striper and 28lb Halibut total of 42 stripers and 15 Halibut great day thanks to captain Jonathan and Deck hands zak and fats they we’re great people to fish with and definitely Recommend everyone to give them a chance Amenthist Charter!
- Joshua MillerRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0Verified
Fishing on the right boat Amethyst charter Berkeley ca
10 Hour Trip – Dungeness Crab Combo on November 8, 2025 • 2 adultsOur trip was top notch highly recommend this crew by far the best trip I’ve been on all the gear and the crew were on point if u take the time and get involved with the crew not only do u learn something but u have a blast I will definitely be rebooking very soon
Richard Mikel•California, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedfirst time trip we’ll go again
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childhad a ball next time I’ll be a little bit more prepared, but it still was a good trip
Meshel Babish•California, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedFirst time ocean fishing was fantastic
Halibut striper combo on May 17, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a wonderful experience and Phat was amazing! This was the first time my son and I had gone before and we caught a Halibut and Lepord Shark❤️
David Smith•Texas, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedBest father son fishing trip!
8 Hour Trip – Halibut&Striper Combo on October 12, 2025 • 2 adultsVery awesome captain and 1st mate! Great all around!
Ivan VillanuevaRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20204 trips5.0VerifiedFishing with Johnathan
Special 10 hour trip for Ivan Villanueva on November 12, 2025 • 20 adults
Venny Mondragon•California, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedWe had a blast.
8 Hour Trip – Halibut&Striper Combo on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childThanks Captain J and Crew for making this trip memorable and exciting. Took my 8 year old on his birthday and I must say he is now Hooked on fishing! :) I recommend this charter for any anglers experienced or just starting out. Captain J and his people are class acts. If you’re looking for a fun and family/kid friendly charter look no further. Captain J is a true fish finder.
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All reviews (25)
Me and two teenagers booked for a halibut charter. We chose a larger boat which seemed like a better choice for us. That was the Amethyst. Captain Jonathan and his deck hands were awesome. Super friendly, non judgmental of us novices, and very helpful in sharing and teaching us what they were doing. They were very focused on our success and helping us catch fish. It was a great boat, a great experience, and one we’ll do again on the Amethyst.
The fish weren't biting much that day, but the captain and the crew were very vigilant to make sure everyone caught something. It was beyond their control that a lot of the halibut were not of legal size, but they kept plugging away until people caught some that were. Providing advice, fixing the lines, baiting the hooks and fileting the fish, they were great at everything. Also they were/are very friendly and definitely customer focused. I would gladly take another fishing expedition with them.
Captain Jonathan and his two deck hands were absolutely amazing. I took my boy on this charter for his 13th birthday and they couldn’t have been more accommodating to us. We caught two keepers and so did others on board. Best trip ever, we are still thrilled. Simply bring your own food and drinks and enjoy your trip. They provide everything else. Highly recommend this charter.
According to my daughter, "It was the best day ever!" And it sure was a good way to celebrate my 40th birthday by actually doing some real fishing rather than dinky fishing in a pond somewhere. Jonathan and Zack are awesome guys as well and were very helpful. We limited out on stripers, as well.
I caught nice striper and Halibut we manage a 20lb striper and 28lb Halibut total of 42 stripers and 15 Halibut great day thanks to captain Jonathan and Deck hands zak and fats they we’re great people to fish with and definitely Recommend everyone to give them a chance Amenthist Charter!
FAQs about Amethyst Fishing Charters
- US $250 per person - 10 Hour Trip – Dungeness Crab Combo (10 hours)
- Toilet Flushable toilet in a stand alone bathroom
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Live bait (Live bait is included with the charter price )
- First mate (A 15% gratuity is not required but customary. We have a experienced deck hand readily available )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (On our offshore trips we will travel up to 40 miles )
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Halibut
Your captain
Berkeley, California, United States
Capt. Johnathan is experienced in navigating the waters of Berkeley, California and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Halibut and Striped Bass and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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How cancellations work
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
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