Captain
Johnathan Russo

Member since May 2025 Berkeley, United States
Background
Capt. Johnathan is experienced in navigating the waters of Berkeley, California and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Halibut and Striped Bass 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.

Hey, I'm Captain Johnathan Russo

Berkeley, United States
Background
Capt. Johnathan is experienced in navigating the waters of Berkeley, California and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Halibut and Striped Bass 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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Amethyst Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Berkeley
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Big ass fish
We had a blast.
We had a blast.
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Venny M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a blast.

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on July 7, 2025
Thanks Captain J and Crew for making this trip memorable and exciting. Took my 8 year old on his birthday and I must say he...
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Steven B.
San Francisco, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME FISHING TRIP! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on May 4, 2025
We had an amazing fishing trip on Amethyst Fishing Charters. Captain J is very professional and knowledgeable. Captain works...
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Steven R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big ass fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 8 hour trip for Steven Rosell on July 20, 2025
If you want a fun group of guys that arenโ€™t just in it for themselves and in it for the people success this is this Group....
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Michael S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

You will get your moneys worth

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 8 hour trip for Michael Sarafian on July 9, 2025
Fishing was scratch and catch and the captain kept fishing until we almost hat full limits and he put in extra time to locate...
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PK K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on June 4, 2025
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