Book a trip with Quetzal Adventures and come catch some of the most sought-after fish in the California Delta. Captain Stan Koenigsberger has been fishing these waters for more than 40 years. Not only will he take you to the hottest Striper and Salmon fishing spots around, but he will help you target your catch using the best techniques available. Join him on Bethel Island and treat yourself to a fantastic experience!

Capt. Stan runs a 19’ Arima powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine. This vessel boasts a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. She comes equipped with Raymarine electronics and premium fishing tackle, including Shimano and Abu Garcia reels matched with Okuma rods. There’s room on board for up to four passengers and children are welcome. 

Fishing the California Delta gives you access to the Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Mokelumne Rivers, where a variety of sport fish are biting. You can catch Striper and Sturgeon in these waters year-round, while Salmon makes an appearance in the fall.

No matter when or where you fish, Capt. Stan will ensure that you use the most effective technique. His insight and experience make him the best Striper and Sturgeon guide on the Delta, as well as the best Salmon guide on the Sacramento River. Whether you are trolling for Salmon and Striper or bottom fishing for Sturgeon, he will help you land a catch to remember.

Quetzal Adventures offers private and open boat charters. You are welcome to take home any fish you would like to eat and Capt. Stan will clean and bag them for you.

Anglers age 16 and older must bring a valid California fishing license.

Come aboard and experience the best fishing on the California Delta!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Private Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    The starting time is to be determined, depending on the weather.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
71%
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Shaun T.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Time on the water

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Private Charter on July 21, 2024
My wife, family, and I had an amazing time with Captain Stan.  Our adventure began at 10 am due to the tides going out, however...
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Pam M.
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5.0 / 5
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What a worthwhile trip!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Private Charter on September 12, 2024
Captain Stan really knows his way around the Delta!  My husband and I just moved to Bethel Island and wanted to know the good...
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William Y.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day Fishing with Capt Stan

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Private Charter on August 31, 2024
We had a great day fishing with Capt Stan. We will DEFINITELY book with him again on our next trip.
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Jason V. L.
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Very experienced

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Private Charter on March 30, 2024
Captain Stan was great very knowledgeable.  Caught 5 fish.  It was great.
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Ed S.
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stan

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Private Charter on October 27, 2024
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FAQs about Quetzal Adventures

Quetzal Adventures offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Private Charter (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Quetzal Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta Potty
  • GPS Raymarine Axiom
  • Fishfinder Raymarine Axiom, Raymarine C120
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box YETI COOLER
  • Radar Raymarine C120

Trips booked with Quetzal Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch will be cleaned and bagged)
  • Drinks

Quetzal Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Sacramento, San Joaquin and Mokelumne Rivers)
  • Inshore Fishing (California Delta)

Quetzal Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Shimano and Abu Garcia Reels, Okuma rods )
  • Trolling (Trolling for Striped Bass and Salmon)
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Quetzal Adventures include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Stan Koenigsberger
Bethel Island, California, United States
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19 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since November 2017
Captain Stan Koenigsberger was born and raised in Guatemala. He came to the U.S. while pursuing his education. Capt. Stan also spent six years living in the Caribbean. He has been fishing the California Delta for more than 40 years, ever since the mid 50's when he was in high school. He has been guiding charters on the Delta for eight years.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Sturgeon Sturgeon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Arima
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Sacramento, San Joaquin and Mokelumne Rivers
Inshore Fishing
California Delta

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Shimano and Abu Garcia Reels, Okuma rods
Trolling
Trolling for Striped Bass and Salmon
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta Potty
GPS
Raymarine Axiom
Fishfinder
Raymarine Axiom, Raymarine C120
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
YETI COOLER
Radar
Raymarine C120

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Catch will be cleaned and bagged
Drinks

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
LOVE having children on board.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Bethel Island right now

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