Captain
Phil Havlicek

Member since August 2017 San Francisco, United States
Background
I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life. I surfed into my late 40's and have owned boats for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in long-range fishing with over 10 Yellowfin Tuna catches, weighing in at 200+ lbs. My personal best Yellowfin Tuna catch was 270 lbs.
Techniques
trolling for salmon drifting for halibut live bait albacore

Hey, I'm Captain Phil Havlicek

San Francisco, United States
Background
I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life. I surfed into my late 40's and have owned boats for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in long-range fishing with over 10 Yellowfin Tuna catches, weighing in at 200+ lbs. My personal best Yellowfin Tuna catch was 270 lbs.
Techniques
trolling for salmon drifting for halibut live bait albacore
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My Charter Listing

Reel Time Charters, LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(63 reviews)
San Francisco
trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Season Outlook 2024
Season Outlook 2024
Apr 11, 2024 San Francisco
It is now official, there will be NO fishing for salmon off the California coast in 2024. This is the 2cd year in a row. Last time this happened was 2008-2009 and is only the 4th time in history. closure is due to several factors with the severe drought and low water levels having greatly effecting spawning. Water policies are another more complicated topic but also add to our management problems. Be aware that 80% of our fish are hatchery fish. The fishery will be back. In the meantime we will be targeting Halibut, Striped Bass and Rock Fish per regulations.
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Not slways about fishing.
Not slways about fishing.
Mar 20, 2024 San Francisco
While most of the time it is about catching great fish sometimes you donโ€™t yesterday March 19 Morgan family charter was one of those days. On the other side, the weather was spectacular. We had a lot in common. His son and grandson were visiting from Germany and the weather just didnโ€™t get any better. We had three bites got one striped bass the seasons just starting. I really enjoyed meeting the Morgan family.
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Fishing n Blue Angels
Fishing n Blue Angels
Oct 7, 2023 San Francisco
Air show and Jackson Meyer Charters in classic Fall weather. Fantastic weekend!
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Fleet Week
Fleet Week
Sep 30, 2023 San Francisco
Experience the power & glory of the Blue Angels from the water. Awsome! Friday & Sunday available.
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Halibut Fishing
Halibut Fishing
Sep 21, 2023 San Francisco
Fantastic morning of halibut fishing for the Lee Charter with buddy Hyeok. Beautiful weather and conditions. Limits of quality halibut to 31โ€ fishing live anchovies in the main bay.
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Jon White Charter
Jon White Charter
Sep 16, 2023 San Francisco
Very nice 1/2 day trip with Jon & Angela from Oklahoma fishing the main bay with live anchovies. 3 fish to 25โ€.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Fishing with Phil
Had a great fishing trip with captain Phil!
Beautiful Half-Day with Captain Phil
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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John W.
San Francisco, CA
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Half Day Trip with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 25, 2019
Epic Trip! Myself and 8year old son - limits by 9:30am. Outstanding day with Reel Time / Phil Havlicek. Great boat...
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Hannah S.
United States
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 1, 2018
Captain Phil was fantastic! These two young gals, one a total fishing novice, caught our allotment in the first two hours with...
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Darron R.
Mill Valley, California
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Day on The Bay

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 28, 2018
Great day on The Bay with Captain Phil!ย  Two fathers and two sons.ย  Captain Phil made sure we caught fish, had dinner on...
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Ted S.
Berkeley, CA
Excellent
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Salmon trip with Capain Phil - THE BEST

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 25, 2018
Phil took my two sons and me out for a day of salmon fishing. We felt educated, safe, and comfortable. He is a knowledgeable...
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John H.
Svendborg, Denmark
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Two days of FIshing with the best captain in Sausalito

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 16, 2017
It was so nice to meet such a dedicated captain/fisherman.thank you Phil for your way to run your boat and salmonfishing.My...
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