Ken Payne

Rating

Anglers' gallery (15)

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  Troy Stevens

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2024

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  Great Day on the SF Bay!

  Bay Halibut/Striped Bass on June 23, 2026 • 3 adults

  We had a great day fishing for Halibut on the Josie Mac and our Captain Ken was a very good guide. Although we were only able to land 1 keeper we must have caught over 50 fish. The day on the water with views of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge was fantastic. We had calm water for the most part but Cpt. Ken’s beautiful and well kept boat had gyro electronics that kept the boat from rocking… never had that before, it was quite amazing. It wasn’t the day for catching limits of halibut (keepers) but I would definitely recommend the Josie Mac for future trips!

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  Garrett Warren

  

  Oklahoma, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Amazing time with captain Ken!

  Bay Halibut/Striped Bass on May 21, 2026 • 4 adults

  A couple of buddies and I booked Ken for a trip we were planning. He was excellent with communication, had a first class boat and great knowledge of the area! We all got into some Halibut and a few really nice sized ones! I have a history of sea sickness and his boat stabilization made the trip super smooth and no sickness at all. Would highly recommend Captain Ken!

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  Response from Captain

  May 22, 2026

  Thank You Garrett Yes some good action today including a few nice fish.I appreciate you choosing to fish with me and taking the time to share your experience. You’re welcome back anytime.

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  Harold Lopez

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Great time on the water

  Bay Halibut/Striped Bass on May 2, 2026 • 6 adults

  Great time out on the water with captain Ken. Although the weather and water conditions werent perfect. We had a Ton of shakers and some keepers on the boat. Very clean boat and well equipped perfect for a family trip or guys trip. Cant go wrong booking a trip with Ken especially for any folks prone to motion sickness. His Sea keeper keeps that boat nice and steady.

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  Response from Captain

  May 22, 2026

  Thanks Harold I’m glad we still managed to get you on some fish and put a few keepers in the boat. The SeaKeeper definitely makes a big difference on those days when conditions aren’t ideal, especially for anyone prone to motion sickness.Thanks again for coming out — hope to have you back on the water again on a better day with even better fishing.

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  Peter Patron

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Lots of shaker halibut .......

  Bay Halibut/Striped Bass on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults

  Boat had state of the art equipment including a Seakeeper which my wife loved. Tides were big which isn't ideal for halibut but we caught about 20 shaker halibut. Captain Ken worked hard to get us on fish. I would go out with him again.👍

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  Jose Montes

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  awesome trip highly recommend

  Bay Halibut/Striped Bass on May 23, 2026 • 5 adults

  Captain Ken Payne is a master of his craft was the friendliest most knowledgeable person I’ve ever had the pleasure of going fishing with he took the time to explain how to fish and what to expect all of us caught or limited of fish. Great time.

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