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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(58 reviews)
Richmond
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (112)
Don't hesitate to book this boat
Don't hesitate to book this boat
Half day with my kids!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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David G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Don't hesitate to book this boat

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay on December 15, 2025
One of the best boats Iโ€™ve booked in the bay area. Knowledgeable, safe, entertaining, and accommodating to your fishing needs....
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Damien T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Bay Trip on August 17, 2025
This was my second trip with Captain John and it was again a great trip. I booked this trip for my son that wanted to catch...
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Nathaniel F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Once in a lifetime catch!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Ocean on November 22, 2025
Did you know we have 200lb sturgeon in the SF Delta?ย  Yeah, me neither. That was until I booked a charter with Capt. John...
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Carlos C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with my kids!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay on September 15, 2025
Great fishing day! Captโ€™n John went the extra mile and took us out of the bay to catch Halibut & Stripped Bass! My kids...
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