Captain
Ron Koyasako

Member since July 2018 San Francisco, United States
Background
Fishing has always been Capt. Ron's passion. He started Trout fishing at 2 years old and charter boat fishing at 5 years old. He worked on charter boats for 18 years before becoming a captain. He has sportfished and commercially fished all his adult life. Capt. Ron enjoys seeing the thrill of a new person catching their first fish and anglers catching their personal best. His favorite species of fish to catch is Striped Bass. The captain fishes for it year-round.
Techniques
Trolling, drifting, mooching, and flylining live bait . We will adapt to current conditions and fish the most productive technique to get the most fish on your lines.

Hey, I'm Captain Ron Koyasako

San Francisco, United States
Background
Fishing has always been Capt. Ron's passion. He started Trout fishing at 2 years old and charter boat fishing at 5 years old. He worked on charter boats for 18 years before becoming a captain. He has sportfished and commercially fished all his adult life. Capt. Ron enjoys seeing the thrill of a new person catching their first fish and anglers catching their personal best. His favorite species of fish to catch is Striped Bass. The captain fishes for it year-round.
Techniques
Trolling, drifting, mooching, and flylining live bait . We will adapt to current conditions and fish the most productive technique to get the most fish on your lines.
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 226 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Gasper M. I.
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Book with Captain Ron!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2025
Captain Ron and Hunter know fish. They also know how to run a boat. Professional, organized, and fun. Ron asked us to come...
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Alexis L.
Excellent
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Great experience for a group activity!

VERIFIED   Full Day trip on June 28, 2025
Captain Ron and Jeff were amazing hosts! Very friendly and had a bunch of knowledge on the area and different fishing spots....
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Elvin C.
Excellent
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Great Trip out in the Bay!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025
Great day out on the Bay on the Nautilus with our cousins! Cap said conditions were less than ideal, but he was constantly...
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Nicole H.
Excellent
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Nautilus Excursions is a MUST!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day trip on July 25, 2025
What an incredible experience. My kids and I spent a full day with Captain Ron (and Captain Jeff!). We caught OVER 100 fish!...
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Brian D.
Excellent
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Afternoon fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2025
Capt Ron and his trusted sidekick Hunter were awesome. They did a great job with putting us on fish and taking care of a family...
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