Captain
John Garner

Member since January 2023 Richmond, United States
Background
With over 30 years of experience on the water as a deckhand and a fisherman, I've learned from the best captains in the area, and we also work together to get you on the fish!!
Techniques
Drifting for halibut and rock fish and Ling cod sitting on anchor for sturgeon, striper and sharks.

Hey, I'm Captain John Garner

Richmond, United States
Background
With over 30 years of experience on the water as a deckhand and a fisherman, I've learned from the best captains in the area, and we also work together to get you on the fish!!
Techniques
Drifting for halibut and rock fish and Ling cod sitting on anchor for sturgeon, striper and sharks.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(52 reviews)
Angler's choice
Richmond
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
They never quit
Captain John is a very knowledgeable fisherman. We talked about our plan and absolutely delivered. I have done numerous charter trips out of the bay and this one was one was the best!
Captain John is a very knowledgeable fisherman. We talked about our plan and absolutely delivered. I have done numerous charter trips out of the bay and this one was one was the best!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Nathaniel F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain John and Austin were the best!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay on March 1, 2025
This was the perfect trip to go on! The group was three adults and two 5 year olds. Captain John and his crew not only knew...
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Tom Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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They never quit

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay on July 19, 2025
These guys worked like badgers on a bad day for fishing to put us on fish.ย  We went home with a huge pile of fresh halibut...
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Terry M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great from start to finish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay on February 28, 2025
Captain John and Austin were great! John communicated with me from the time I booked and let me know exactly what we needed...
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Doug S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wow!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Ocean on August 30, 2024
We had a great day fishing in the ocean for rock fish and long cod. We got on fish fast and caught more than we could have...
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Steve B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught more than we could handle

VERIFIED   Full Day Bay Trip on September 29, 2024
Great communications prior to the trip. Then a Great, Clean, beautiful boat at a fantastic, convenient location. Then that...
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