Captain
John Montgomery

Member since March 2021 San Luis Obispo, United States
Background
Born in the Santa Cruz mountains, Captain John is a true Central Coast native. He moved to Cambria, California when he was 1 and started fishing out of Leffingwell Cove with his dad at the age of 9. By age 18, Captain John bought this first ocean boat and has been fishing off the Central Coast for over 30 years now. He's scuba certified and has experience in free diving for abalone in Northern California. Aside from being on the ocean, Captain John shares his passion for the outdoors with others by guiding pig and deer hunts. He's married, has two little girls, and his favorite species to target is Salmon.

Hey, I'm Captain John Montgomery

San Luis Obispo, United States
Background
Born in the Santa Cruz mountains, Captain John is a true Central Coast native. He moved to Cambria, California when he was 1 and started fishing out of Leffingwell Cove with his dad at the age of 9. By age 18, Captain John bought this first ocean boat and has been fishing off the Central Coast for over 30 years now. He's scuba certified and has experience in free diving for abalone in Northern California. Aside from being on the ocean, Captain John shares his passion for the outdoors with others by guiding pig and deer hunts. He's married, has two little girls, and his favorite species to target is Salmon.
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My Charter Listing

Central Coast Fishing Charters Inc.

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
San Luis Obispo
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Great variety of rockfish
His first la
Awesome
+9
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bruce B.
Cortez, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rockfishing with John Montegomery

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Rockfish on May 31, 2023
This was a great trip.ย  It almost didnโ€™t go because of the weather forecast, but Captain John was up for trying and the...
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Sarah G.
Gardena, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Big Sur Trophy on October 18, 2022
We got to catch a blue fin tuna which was amazing. Great conversation, great experience.
Sarah G. recommends Central Coast Fishing Charters Inc.
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Michael H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 16, 2022
The charter operator canceled 28 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Catlin W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 18, 2021
The charter operator canceled 21 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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