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Matthew Juanes
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Matthew Juanes

San Francisco, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Benefit from Capt. Matthew's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in San Francisco. This area is known for Crab, White Seabass and Rockfish 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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Pamela J Charters

Pamela J Charters

San Francisco
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $210

Rating

5.0
42 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (42)

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  • Clement Tussiot
    Clement Tussiot
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    What a day on the bay !

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    We caught so much fish, including some beautiful, fat rockfish. I now have about 20 pounds in my freezer! Huge kudos to the captain for finding the best spots, and to Vincent for filleting our catch on the way back to the dock. We even reeled in a few small sharks, and my son was beyond happy. The crew was fantastic: professional, easygoing, and genuinely nice. Highly recommend this trip for families and anglers of any level. We'll definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish
    Leopard Shark
    Ray
    Response from Captain

    thank you for choosing us. your family and yourself or awesome to have on the boat. The fish looked dinner looks amazing 

  • Alexey Estrada
    Alexey Estrada
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Look no further & book!

    Half day of Fishing • 5 adults

    Captain Matt and Vincent are the best! They truly made this trip memorable. We did a half-day trip and ended up catching a little over 50 fish! 🎣 Captain Matt did his best to get us into areas that were biting, and I really appreciated that he travels a little farther out than most tours. It really gives you that true “deep sea experience” you’re looking for. Before booking, I always like to give the captains a call. After calling several different tours, Matt was the only one who gave me genuine and honest responses. He doesn’t just want to collect your money—he genuinely cares about your experience and makes the trip feel tailored to you. I’ll definitely be back for a full-day trip, and we’ll only be booking with Matt and Vincent! 🎣❤️

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for coming out with us today. Thanks for the great review 

  • Jawn C
    Jawn C
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    CORE MEMORY UNLOCKED

    Full Day Trip – salmon • 4 adults

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Salmon Fishing Experience! We booked our first-ever salmon and saltwater fishing charter today, and the experience completely exceeded every expectation we had! From start to finish, Captain Matt and Vince were absolutely incredible. Their knowledge, experience, and expertise were obvious from the moment we got on the boat. They knew exactly where to take us, what to look for, and how to put us on the fish. We hit our max salmon limit—and then some—well before we even reached the halfway point of the day, with plenty to spare for the crew! I don't think we could have asked for a better first experience. Matt and Vince were patient, helpful, and made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. Beyond being extremely good at what they do, they're just genuinely great people with awesome personalities. They kept us laughing, made the whole experience fun and relaxed, and made it feel like we were out fishing with friends who just happened to really know their stuff. We enjoyed every minute of the trip and honestly couldn't have asked to be in better hands for our first charter. They completely blew our expectations out of the water and set the bar incredibly high for any fishing trip we take in the future. We will 100% be booking with Matt again, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and Vince to any of my friends or family looking for an unforgettable fishing charter. 10/10. Incredible crew, incredible fishing, and an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. Can't wait to do it again! Matt and Vince, if you guys are reading this; thanks for giving me and my friends the highlight of our year. See you again soon. P.S. Plz send the pics ty xD

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the review. We had an awesome time with you guys. Let me know if able to download the pictures 

  • Rich Pedro
    Rich Pedro
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Hard work put us on the fish

    Full Day Trip – salmon

    Seeing the salmon bite from the weekend, I decided to book a trip on FV_Plumeria with Matt & Vince. My first pacific salmon trip in a long time. Once we were at the place Matt put us on the fish in the morning! We had the first few fish by noon and the bite turned off.... We tried all over the place, it was grind and the bite was very slow, one by one we had fish. We stayed out later than most of the fleet until everyone had fish. This was my first Salmon is almost 15yrs. I had a blast and went home tired with 2 quality samon. Biggest fish was 23lbs and put up a fight!! Matt & Vince did everything they could do to get us on the fish!! I am planning to go out again before the season closes on the FV_Plumeria of course!!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    for the great review, hopefully we can have you back out soon 

  • Native Anglers
    Native Anglers
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Top Tier Fishing, Outstanding Crew, Lifetime Memories

    Full Day Trip – salmon

    I fished aboard the Pamela J on July 12, 2026, out of San Francisco, and it was nothing short of fantastic. Departing under the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise was a breathtaking start. Captain Matt Juarez and deckhand Vincent made the entire day memorable. They were knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time—whether it was helping us land salmon, taking group photos, or keeping the mood light with music and laughs. We even had whales and dolphins show up, making the day even more special. The crew’s dedication, especially Vincent’s, stood out—he truly wanted us all to succeed. By the end of the trip, we had quality fish and a boatload of great memories. Highly recommend the Pamela J for an all-around stellar fishing experience!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the great review. I really appreciate that. 

Real catches shared by our community

  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Family group, including children, proudly displaying a crab catch aboard a boat in a marina.
    First day of for Dungeness crab this season for us. Crabbing was awesome limits for everyone on the boat plus limits for crew. Plenty of open spots,
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Adult angler holding a spotted leopard shark aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Leopard Shark
    Mark V.
    Mark V.
    got on some great schools of rocks. Matt and the crew top knotch and on their game. i highly recommend them for anybodies next fishing trip. deckhand Vincent was sharp and on the ball with the gear. they are very well knowledge about the food venue around and will recommend the best place to eat. i will getting another trip soon with the crew
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Young angler proudly holding a spotted leopard shark aboard a fishing boat, with an adult fishing in the background on sunlit coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Leopard Shark
    Clement T.
    Clement T.
    We caught so much fish, including some beautiful, fat rockfish. I now have about 20 pounds in my freezer! Huge kudos to the captain for finding the best spots, and to Vincent for filleting our catch on the way back to the dock. We even reeled in a few small sharks, and my son was beyond happy. The crew was fantastic: professional, easygoing, and genuinely nice. Highly recommend this trip for families and anglers of any level. We'll definitely be back!
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Young angler proudly holding a large grouper on a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Ray
    Another great day on the Pamela J. We ended up getting limits of rockfish extremely fast which led us to be very picky and only keeping the biggest fish to max out our limit. Which we ran back into the bay to fish for sharks and ray’s. Crab season starts next weekend. We have a lot of dates available message me or book for your Crab trip
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report ? We had a great Labor Day weekend on the water with some awesome groups and some beautiful fish! Saturday, we started off with a slow warning, but once we found the salmon, it was game on. We put in the work, stayed on the fish, and they started coming over the rail. By the end of the trip, we had five beautiful salmon in the boat. Sunday, we had a special group celebrating an 18th birthday with a half-day fishing trip. We started out targeting halibut, but they weren’t interested in playing, so we switched things up and went after rockfish. The change paid off, and everyone was able to get a few fish and enjoy a great day on the water. Monday, we had another full boat of salmon anglers. We were fortunate enough to get on the fish early in the morning and stayed with them throughout the day. The crew put in the work, and we finished the trip with 10 beautiful salmon! It was an awesome way to wrap up Labor Day weekend, and the salmon fishing is still going strong. ? Salmon trips will be running through the end of the month. If you’d like to get out on the water and book a trip, just let me know! Thanks to everyone who came out and spent the weekend fishing with us. We appreciate your continued support!
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    A young angler proudly holding a colorful rockfish while fishing on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Mark B.
    Mark B.
    Celebrated our son’s 18th birthday with his friends and had a fabulous time. Matt and Vincent were awesome. Well, the halibut weren’t biting, they were kind enough to pivot midstream in search for rockfish. Everyone ended up catching fish, which was great. Would highly recommend!
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    A proud angler displays a large Red Rockfish at the dock, with crew members preparing other catches in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Jay C.
    Jay C.
    We had a great first fishing trip onboard the Pamela J. Captain Matt and our deckhand Vincent helped us through the whole process. Captain Matt put us right on the fish and they made both made sure we were all getting the right technique to catch fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome on our first fishing trip. 100% would recommend and will look forward for more in the future.
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Rockfish while fishing on a charter boat, with a fellow angler relaxing in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Today we hosted a fantastic group of six anglers for a half-day trip on the water. The crew had their eyes set on filling the fish box with rockfish, so we pointed the bow north and made a run up the coast. The fish were cooperative from the very first drop. The bite stayed hot, allowing us to make quick work of full boat limits for all six passengers, plus crew limits for Vincent and myself. It was a incredible day with a great group of guys—plenty of laughs, steady action, and plenty of fresh fillets heading home. Trip Summary: Party Size: 6 Anglers + 2 Crew Target Species: Coastal Rockfish Result: Full Boat Limits (8 total limits landed) We still have open dates available for upcoming salmon and coastal trips! Give us a call or send a message to secure your spot on the boat.
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Date: August 26, 2026 Trip Type: Full-Day fishing Combo Conditions & Overview We headed up the coast early to hunt for rockfish and lingcod. The morning bite started off a bit slower than hoped, but persistence paid off as we worked structure to build a solid box. Once the coastal bite wrapped up, we made the run back down toward the bay to spend the afternoon drifting live bait. Catch Breakdown Rockfish: 5 f limits across the board after grinding through the morning drift. Lingcod: Boxed 5 beautiful, heavy-grade lings to add some serious muscle to the cooler. California Halibut: Finished the day strong in the bay, landing 7 beautiful flaties on live bait to cap off the trip. Deck Highlights & Wild Encounters Despite the sluggish start up north, the crew stayed on it and finished with an incredible overall spread. The highlight of the day was an absolute jaw-dropper: a massive Great White shark chased one of our hooked fish all the way up to the surface and slammed right into the swim step of the boat right in front of everyone on deck! Heavy fish, wild encounters, and plenty of fresh fillets heading home. Booking & Availability
  • Pamela J Charters
    Pamela J ChartersSan Francisco, CA
    A proud angler holding a large Flounder aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Maciej K.
    Maciej K.
    started with sum halibut trolling. Got 4. then went for leopard shark and other species. caught a lot of that stuff to the point that some of them were tiring. great captain, great crew and great boat. if i somehow land back in SF i’ll definitely book with Pamela J.

What's biting with Pamela J Charters in San Francisco

Salmon is closed for the season and the Striped Bass won't be biting as hard. But plenty of other fish are still around, including Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod. Set a few traps for Dungeness Crab on your way out.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Family group, including children, proudly displaying a crab catch aboard a boat in a marina.

Awesome First Day: Limits of Dungeness

Nov 8, 2026 • San Francisco
First day of for Dungeness crab this season for us. Crabbing was awesome limits for everyone on the boat plus limits for crew. Plenty of open spots,
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Young angler holding a leopard shark aboard a small fishing boat on bright coastal waters.

Limits of Rockfish, Then Sharks & Rays

Nov 1, 2026 • San Francisco
Another great day on the Pamela J. We ended up getting limits of rockfish extremely fast which led us to be very picky and only keeping the biggest fish to max out our limit. Which we ran back into the bay to fish for sharks and ray’s. Crab season starts next weekend. We have a lot of dates available message me or book for your Crab trip
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Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Labor Day Salmon Success: 5 to 10 Fish

Sep 7, 2026 • San Francisco
Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report ? We had a great Labor Day weekend on the water with some awesome groups and some beautiful fish! Saturday, we started off with a slow warning, but once we found the salmon, it was game on. We put in the work, stayed on the fish, and they started coming over the rail. By the end of the trip, we had five beautiful salmon in the boat. Sunday, we had a special group celebrating an 18th birthday with a half-day fishing trip. We started out targeting halibut, but they weren’t interested in playing, so we switched things up and went after rockfish. The change paid off, and everyone was able to get a few fish and enjoy a great day on the water. Monday, we had another full boat of salmon anglers. We were fortunate enough to get on the fish early in the morning and stayed with them throughout the day. The crew put in the work, and we finished the trip with 10 beautiful salmon! It was an awesome way to wrap up Labor Day weekend, and the salmon fishing is still going strong. ? Salmon trips will be running through the end of the month. If you’d like to get out on the water and book a trip, just let me know! Thanks to everyone who came out and spent the weekend fishing with us. We appreciate your continued support!
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Group of anglers posing on a boat with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, showcasing a fun day out on the water.

Fishing in San Francisco

Aug 30, 2026 • San Francisco
Today we hosted a fantastic group of six anglers for a half-day trip on the water. The crew had their eyes set on filling the fish box with rockfish, so we pointed the bow north and made a run up the coast. The fish were cooperative from the very first drop. The bite stayed hot, allowing us to make quick work of full boat limits for all six passengers, plus crew limits for Vincent and myself. It was a incredible day with a great group of guys—plenty of laughs, steady action, and plenty of fresh fillets heading home. Trip Summary: Party Size: 6 Anglers + 2 Crew Target Species: Coastal Rockfish Result: Full Boat Limits (8 total limits landed) We still have open dates available for upcoming salmon and coastal trips! Give us a call or send a message to secure your spot on the boat.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a sunny day.

Rockfish, Lingcod & 7 Calico Halibut

Aug 26, 2026 • San Francisco
Date: August 26, 2026 Trip Type: Full-Day fishing Combo Conditions & Overview We headed up the coast early to hunt for rockfish and lingcod. The morning bite started off a bit slower than hoped, but persistence paid off as we worked structure to build a solid box. Once the coastal bite wrapped up, we made the run back down toward the bay to spend the afternoon drifting live bait. Catch Breakdown Rockfish: 5 f limits across the board after grinding through the morning drift. Lingcod: Boxed 5 beautiful, heavy-grade lings to add some serious muscle to the cooler. California Halibut: Finished the day strong in the bay, landing 7 beautiful flaties on live bait to cap off the trip. Deck Highlights & Wild Encounters Despite the sluggish start up north, the crew stayed on it and finished with an incredible overall spread. The highlight of the day was an absolute jaw-dropper: a massive Great White shark chased one of our hooked fish all the way up to the surface and slammed right into the swim step of the boat right in front of everyone on deck! Heavy fish, wild encounters, and plenty of fresh fillets heading home. Booking & Availability
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A young angler proudly displaying a Leopard Shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Shark and Ray Action After Halibut Troll

Aug 25, 2026 • San Francisco
Trip Details: Half-Day Private Charter Anglers: Guest family visiting from Poland Target Species: California Halibut, Leopards, Smooth-hounds, & Bat Rays Conditions: Fantastic weather, calm waters, and great action on the water Today's Action We kicked off the morning trolling for California halibut inside the bay. The action was steady, but the bay was feeling like a nursery today—plenty of aggressive "shakers" keeping the rods bending, though none quite hit the mark for the cooler. With the halibut bite showing mostly sub-legal fish, we shifted gears and set up on anchor to target sharks and rays. That turned out to be the winning call. The family had a blast putting four different species of sharks in the boat, along with some hard-fighting bat rays to test their stamina. Huge thanks to our group from Poland for bringing great energy aboard—nothing beats seeing guests experience top-tier bay action for the first time! Book Your Trip Looking to get out on the water while the weather is beautiful? We have spots open for both full-day coastal trips and action-packed half-day bay trips.
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