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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Reviews
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Nautilus Excursions

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(229 reviews)
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San Francisco
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Fishing Reports

First time sampler
First time sampler
Dec 1, 2025 San Francisco
11/30/25 Sunday Today we had a first time charter. For a crab combo. We caught all w needed on the. First pull. We then went fishing and caught limits of bottom grabbersto finish our day. Ramtin, Thanks for trying the Nautilus! Captains Ron & Dave
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First Time Family Charter
First Time Family Charter
Nov 30, 2025 San Francisco
10/26/25 Sunday Today we had a morning half day charter. The family charter wanted to try salt water fishing and what it has to offer. We found a nice school of bass that responded to our chum. Most had never caught keeper stripers and caught a few personal bests. We got what we needed and caught and released many for the memories before it was time to go. Moua, Thanks for trying the Nautilus! Captain Ron & Braden
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First Time Family Charter
First Time Family Charter
Nov 30, 2025 San Francisco
10/26/25 Sunday Today we had a morning half day charter. The family charter wanted to try salt water fishing and what it has to offer. We found a nice school of bass that responded to our chum. Most had never caught keeper stripers and caught a few personal bests. We got what we needed and caught and released many for the memories before it was time to go. Moua, Thanks for trying the Nautilus! Captain Ron & Braden
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First time fun!
First time fun!
Nov 29, 2025 San Francisco
11/28/25 Friday Today we had a family charter, it was their first time on a boat. Our day started with a steady bite on the bat rays. A short move and we had the bass going. We got what we needed and spent the rest of the trip checking out different areas with a plethora of non target species. Jordan, Thanks for trying the Nautilus! Captains Ron & Dave
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Combo mambo!
Combo mambo!
Nov 24, 2025 San Francisco
11/23/25 Sunday We had a combo trip today. The swell was up today but the winds were low. We made the long run for the fishing area and found the fish but Mal de Mere came aboard the rocking and rolling dance floor and made it hard on the boys. We made a catch and ran to the crabbing grounds and found our crabs! Patrick, It was a pleasure having your group on the water, looking forward to our next adventure! Captain Ron
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Bay Birthday trip!
Bay Birthday trip!
Nov 23, 2025 San Francisco
11/22/25 Saturday We had a birthday trip for a day on the bay. Lots of action as the leopards were very active along with a few bass. Hector, Happy Birthday and thanks for trying the Nautilus! Captain Ron & Stan
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 230 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Crabbing & Rockfishing
Crabbing & Rockfishing
Crabbing & Rockfishing
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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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Walter N.
Port Orange, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ron

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2019
thanks Walter
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Bryan H.
Vacaville, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip for 8

VERIFIED   Full Day trip on October 2, 2018
Everyone on the trip absolutely loved it. Will use this boat again!
Bryan H. recommends Nautilus Excursions
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Yueping T.
San Ramon, CA
Very good
3.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day trip on January 2, 2022
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Donald G.
Madera, CA
Good
3.0 / 5
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Bad
2.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bad
2.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day trip on September 18, 2021
Was not impressed
Donald G. does not recommend Nautilus Excursions
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Eric B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 10, 2022
The charter operator canceled 6 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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