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Pillar Point Harbor, Dock H

Trips on the New Captain Pete

Fishing and wildlife trips on the New Captain Pete out of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay.

SalmonRockfishLingcodHalibutDungeness CrabStriped Bass

Full-day, half-day & private

Fishing and wildlife trips

Rockfish & Lingcod

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.

Half Day Rockfish

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.

Crab Combo

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.

Salmon

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.

Halibut & Striped Bass

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.

Birding

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.

Whale Watching

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.

Private Charter

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.

Talk to Melynda

Questions about a trip? Call or text us.

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

Melynda and the crew are on the boat most mornings, so a text usually gets through faster than a call.