Amethyst Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (25 reviews)
 205 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States

Amethyst Fishing Charters 

Berkeley, CA, United States
57 ft
25
4.9/5 (25 reviews)

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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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Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Ryan Gibbs
Ryan Gibbs
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California, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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I enjoyed it! It was awesome!
Halibut striper combo on June 10, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
George Mounz
George Mounz
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California, US
Member since 2026
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best trip ever….
Halibut striper combo on May 23, 20262 adults
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!
Bryon Withers
Bryon Withers
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California, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Awesome Experience
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 20263 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Halibut
Edward Moore
Edward Moore
us
California, US
Member since 2023
0
4.7
Verified
Fantastic service for a slow day
Halibut striper combo on April 27, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Halibut
Jamie Wortmann
Jamie Wortmann
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Santa Rosa, CA, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome crew and Captain.
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 20261 adult2 children
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.
Reported catch:
Halibut

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Halibut striper combo
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 25 - Oct 15
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US $400
Shared tour: 2 people
Salmon fishing
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Jun 27 - Jul 14
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US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
10 Hour Trip – Dungeness Crab Combo
10 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Nov 1 - Jan 1
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US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
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4.9
25 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Ryan Gibbs
Ryan Gibbs
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California, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
I enjoyed it! It was awesome!
Halibut striper combo on June 10, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
George Mounz
George Mounz
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
best trip ever….
Halibut striper combo on May 23, 20262 adults
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!
Bryon Withers
Bryon Withers
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 20263 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Halibut
Edward Moore
Edward Moore
us
California, US
Member since 2023
0
4.7
Verified
Fantastic service for a slow day
Halibut striper combo on April 27, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Halibut
Jamie Wortmann
Jamie Wortmann
us
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome crew and Captain.
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 20261 adult2 children
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.
Reported catch:
Halibut

FAQs about Amethyst Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
25 persons
Boat length
57 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Uniflite
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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