Captain
Ken Payne

Member since March 2025 Berkeley, United States
Background
Capt. Ken runs trips out of Berkeley aboard 2015 39' Pursuit Sportfisher . Using bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Halibut, Striped Bass and Sturgeon. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Ken Payne

Berkeley, United States
Background
Capt. Ken runs trips out of Berkeley aboard 2015 39' Pursuit Sportfisher . Using bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Halibut, Striped Bass and Sturgeon. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
Berkeley
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
awesome trip highly recommend
awesome trip highly recommend
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Garrett W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time with captain Ken!

VERIFIED   NEW  Halibut/Striped Bass (Private) on May 21, 2026
A couple of buddies and I booked Ken for a trip we were planning. He was excellent with communication, had a first class boat...
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Darin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Josie Mac

VERIFIED   Halibut/Striped Bass (Private) on July 16, 2025
I have been on over 40 charters and I booked the Josie Mac for the first time for 2 days. I specifically booked with the Josie...
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Jose M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip highly recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  Halibut/Striped Bass (Private) on May 23, 2026
Captain Ken Payne is a master of his craft was the friendliest most knowledgeable person Iโ€™ve ever had the pleasure of going...
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Harold L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on the water

VERIFIED   Halibut/Striped Bass (Private) on May 2, 2026
Great time out on the water with captain Ken. Although the weather and water conditions werent perfect. We had a Ton of shakers...
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Julian N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Husbands birthday gift

VERIFIED   Halibut/Striped Bass (Private) on July 20, 2025
My husband has always wanted to go and fish in the sea. He is 67 years old and he finally got to do it. Captain Ken made him...
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