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New Captain Pete PILLAR POINT, HALF MOON BAY
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Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay

Sportfishing out of Half Moon Bay

Rockfish, lingcod, Dungeness crab, salmon, halibut, and striped bass off Half Moon Bay, aboard a 53-foot boat that carries up to 38 anglers.

(650) 726-6224
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Out of Pillar Point Harbor

Trips on the New Captain Pete

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Rockfish & Lingcod

  • Full day, about 6:00 am to 3:30 pm

Species

Rockfish, lingcod

The boat opens at 6:00 am and leaves Dock H at 7:00 am. A rental rod and one set of tackle are included, and harbor parking is free. Juniors under 16 are $145 to $155.

$201.83

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Half Day Rockfish

  • Half day, 6:30 am to 12:30 pm

Species

Rockfish

A morning rockfish run out of Pillar Point Harbor with rods and tackle included. Juniors under 16 are $120.

$175.95

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Crab Combo

  • Starts November 7
  • Full day, 6:30 am to about 4:00 pm

Species

Dungeness crab, plus rockfish and lingcod

We pull crab pots and fish for rockfish and lingcod on the same trip. All rods, tackle, bait, and gunny sacks are included. Juniors under 16 are $200.

$258.75

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Salmon

  • Spring
  • Full day, around 8 hours

Species

King salmon

The boat opens around 5:00 am and leaves Dock H at 6:00 am to fish the morning bite. Call or text Melynda for season dates and rates.

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Halibut & Striped Bass

  • Half day or full day

Species

Halibut, striped bass

Trolling and live-bait drifts for halibut and striped bass in the bay and along the coast. Call or text Melynda for dates and rates.

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Birding

  • 3/4 day

Species

Seabirds

Offshore runs out to see seabirds off the Half Moon Bay coast. Call or text Melynda for dates and rates.

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Whale Watching

Species

Whales

Cruises out of Pillar Point Harbor to see migrating whales off Half Moon Bay. Call or text Melynda for dates and rates.

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Private Charter

  • Year round
  • Up to 38 passengers

Species

Seasonal fishing, cruises, or memorials

Book the whole 53-foot boat for your group. Melynda also runs nature trips, private parties, harbor cruises, and scatterings at sea.

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What customers say

Positive recommendation

Not a single fishbone in any of the fillets

Had the most memorable and fun Father's Day of all time! … Captain Melynda and her deckhand Megan were the best! We caught our striped bass limit and almost our halibut limit for the boat … There was not a single fishbone in any of the fillets we had for Father's Day dinner, amazing job Megan!!!

Dino P.
Positive recommendation

Smooth as silk

Despite medium large swell, Captain Michael piloted the vessel smooth as silk, and gave perfect instruction on technique. And co-captain/first mate Meghan was “Johnny on the spot” and a total rockstar.

Nathan P.
Positive recommendation

Came in with no equipment and little knowledge

For 2 beginners to fishing in the bay, this was a fantastic experience targeting halibut and stripers. Captain Melynda's careful guidance and patience ensured we knew what to do and how to do it … We came in with no equipment and little knowledge, and left very satisfied and eager for the next adventure.

Ashwin H.
Positive recommendation

Everything we wanted and hoped for

Can't recommend The Captain Pete with Melynda and Megan more. Had an incredible day on the bay with a family celebration. It was everything we wanted and hoped for.

Jason M.
Positive recommendation

Got out of the wheelhouse to help

Great Crew to fish with. Captain Mike was attentive and got out of the wheelhouse to help when it seemed everyone was hooking up. Will and Megan were great and attentive to all the customers. They unhooked our fish and helped with our snags. Thank you. I will be back.

Victor W.
Positive recommendation

The level of service was outstanding

Our group of three went on a crab/rockfish combo on the New Captain Pete out of Half Moon Bay and were treated to an amazing experience. The crew was experienced and the level of service was outstanding … we are already planning another trip before the year is over.

Frank M.
Positive recommendation

We limited on striped bass

Captain Mel and her crew were the best. They made for a most amazing day. We limited on striped bass and were close on halibut. Great day on the bay with the best boat and captain.

Derrick R.
Positive recommendation

An early morning Thanksgiving crabbing trip

My wife and I booked an early morning Thanksgiving crabbing trip online … 20 passengers all left with 10 crab each.

Brian S.

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Aboard the 53-foot boat

Included with your seat

Rods and tackle included on rockfish and crab trips

Your rod, reel, and terminal tackle are waiting on board. The deckhand cleans and bags your catch at the end of the trip.

Heated cabin on a 53-foot hull

53 feet, cruising at 15 knots with a heated cabin, separate restrooms, and Furuno electronics. Rebuilt in 2021 with two new John Deere engines.

First-timers and kids welcome

The crew baits hooks, helps with snags, unhooks fish, and shows you what to do. Kids under 16 get a junior rate.

Your crew

More about the boat

Owner & Captain

Melynda Dodds

Melynda bought the New Captain Pete in late 2023 after the previous owner retired and runs the boat out of Pillar Point Harbor as owner and captain.

You'll take home fish for dinner and a day on the water you'll remember for years.

Off Half Moon Bay

Catches on the New Captain Pete

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Ask Melynda before you book

Call or text Melynda about open dates, which trip fits your group, or what to bring.

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Melynda and the crew are often out on the boat. For the fastest answer, call or text 650-726-6224.

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Get an email when we open new rockfish, Dungeness crab, and salmon dates.