Josie Mac Sportfishing 

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 201 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States–

Josie Mac Sportfishing 

Berkeley, CA, United States
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39 ft
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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 Sacramento Delta Rio Vista 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 Sacramento Delta Rio Vista 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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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Halibut & Striped Bass Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Aug 31
Bass (Striped)
Halibut
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

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FAQs about Josie Mac Sportfishing

Josie Mac Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Halibut & Striped Bass Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Josie Mac Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Josie Mac Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Josie Mac Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Josie Mac Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Josie Mac Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Halibut
  • Salmon
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Ken Payne
Ken Payne
Berkeley, California, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Member since March 2025
Angler's Choice
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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.
Ken Payne
Ken Payne
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Angler's Choice
11
reports
20
reviews
2025
member since
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.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Halibut
Halibut
Salmon
Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Halibut
Halibut
Salmon
Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
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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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
 Cash

What’s biting in Berkeley right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
HalibutHalibut

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