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
Our Team
Phil H.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
San Francisco
Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (99)
Great time
5-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Phil!
5-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Phil!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Eric J.
Pleasanton, CA
Excellent
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 20, 2020
โ€œI made reservations for this half-day, potluck (Halibut and Striper) trip back in March 2020. It was originally for May...
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Ali R.
Roseville, California
Excellent
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Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 23, 2022
What a time! Phil is a great captain even when my brother and I were in our deepest darkest hole of sea sickness. And heโ€™s...
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Jameson P.
Sacramento, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 28, 2022
We had a great time. The ocean was a bit choppy at times but Captain Phil was comfortable the whole time. Even though conditions...
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Shellye N.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip in the Bay of SF

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 1, 2021
This was such a wonderful trip for my husband and I. We caught multiple halibut, a bat ray and a striped bass. Our guide was...
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Matthew A.
Danville, California
Excellent
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A good effort

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 27, 2022
We hit some unexpected windy conditions with Captain Phil. He took good care of us, and while we didnโ€™t find the fish we...
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