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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My Charter Listing

Amethyst Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(15 reviews)
Berkeley
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Johnathan
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
50%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jeff L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on October 5, 2025
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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
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on June 4, 2025
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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
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You will get your moneys worth

VERIFIED   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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Oleg Z.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good fishing and helpful crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut&Striper Combo on July 13, 2025
We have got a lot of fish. The fishing lasted more than 9 hours instead of 6. It is good from one side but it should be declared...
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Carmen G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 5, 2025
The charter operator canceled 22 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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