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Stagnaro Sport Fishing, Charters and Whale Watching Cruises, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California (CA) Albacore caught on The NEW Velocity. Stagnaro Sport Fishing, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California (CA) Stagnaro Fishing Trips, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California - Salmon, Cod and Albacore, CA
 

The Monterey Bay offers a diversity of fish all year round. Our feature fishing trips are for sand dab, salmon, cod, and albacore. Details are further down on the page, so keep reading! Details on equipment rentals and prices can be found at the bottom of this page. Bait included in your fare.

If you do not see a trip on a specific date you are looking for on our online ticketing page, please call us at 831-427-2334.
calFishandGame NOTICES:
  • Purchase of required fishing license can be time consuming. We recommend purchasing your license in advance at our office, at a sporting goods store or online HERE.

  • The use of braided fishing line is not permitted on our vessels. Only Monofilament is allowed.

  • If the legal limit of target species is reached the trip duration may be shorter than listed.

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Rockfish caught with Stagnaro Fishing Trips, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California - Salmon, Cod and Albacore, CA

Santa Cruz Deep Sea Cod Fishing Trip (approx. 7 hours)

Spend a relaxing day on the beautiful Monterey Bay, fishing for Snapper or one of the many species of Cod that inhabit our local waters. This popular trip will surely yield plenty for the frying pan. Whether you're a beginner or an old pro, our courteous crews will make your day both fun and memorable.

Season: May through December
Adults...$115.00
Kids Under 16...$80.00

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Santa Cruz Sand Dab Fishing Trip (4.5 hours)

The fish that fishermen love to eat!

These small but tasty flatfish/flounder are known by locals as one of the best eating fish in the ocean.

Season: Year-round
Adults...$80.
Kids Under 16...$55.


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Rockfish caught with Stagnaro Fishing Trips, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California - Salmon, Cod and Albacore, CA

North Coast Deep Sea Cod - Full Day

This 9 hour rockfish and lingcod trip will target mainly the North Coast reefs between the Davenport to Pigeon point areas. These longer coastal runs generally will yield more and larger fish on average. Stops along the way to catch live bait are also not uncommon . These trips will usually run from mid summer through mid-October on select days.

Season: late-June through October
Adults...$139.00
Kids Under 16...$85.00

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Santa Cruz Twilight Cod Fishing Trip (Nearshore, 4.5 hours)
Our very popular late afternoon version of our Nearshore Half Day fishing trip.

Season: May through September
Adults...$69.
Kids Under 16...$47.

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Santa Cruz Nearshore Half Day Cod Fishing Trip (4.5 hours)
Fish Tacos anyone? This nearshore trip is a good value and appealing for families and people that want to experience ocean fishing but don't want to commit to an entire day offshore.  Trips rarely venture more than a few miles from port.

Season: May through September
Adults...$69.
Kids Under 16...$47.


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Santa Cruz Deep Sea Half Day Cod Fishing Trip (5 hours)
New 2023!  A shorter version of our Deep Sea 7-hour Cod trip. Fall only.

Season: October through December (Depending of Department of Fish & Game regulations)
Adults...$80.
Kids Under 16...$55.


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*** Check-in and Return times for our Cod trips vary! Please check the schedule online or call us at 831-427-2334, to verify times. ***



 
Albacore caught with Stagnaro Fishing Trips, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California - Salmon, Cod and Albacore, CA

Santa Cruz Albacore Fishing Trip
These fast swimming world wide touring fish sometimes come within reach of our boats in the fall months. If a good fight is what you're looking for, then Albacore fishing is for you!

Season: July through November
Contact us for information and prices on these trips!

Phone: (831) 427-2334

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Salmon caught with Stagnaro Fishing Trips, Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay, California - Salmon, Cod and Albacore, CA


Santa Cruz Salmon Fishing Trip
Santa Cruz is one of the premier ports on our coast for venturing out in search of the highly prized chinook "King" Salmon. The season opens in spring and continues through late summer. And yes, beginners are always welcome!

Season: April to September (Depending of Department of Fish & Game regulations)
Adults...$115.00
Kids Under 16...$80.00



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Rentals and Gear

Rod & Reel Rental....$16.00 / Half Day Cod, Twilight Trips & Sand Dab $14.00
Purchase Tackle Kit....$9.00
1 Day Fishing License....$20.26 (2024)
  • Gratuities/Tips for crew are not included in prices. For parties of 8 or more on public trips we will collect a 10% gratuity at check-in. Smaller groups can pay on the boat.
  • Expert fish cleaning available. (Est. $5-20)
  • All trips go rain or shine. All prices include city taxes. Starting June 1st, 2023, a $2 Port District fee will be assessed per passenger, on all public and private charters. Prices subject to change.
  • Visa/MasterCard/American Express accepted.

All fishermen must check-in at the office at 1718 BROMMER ST, Santa Cruz at least 45-60 minutes before departure. The boats are located on "F" Dock in the West Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor.

 

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CALL 831-427-0230 or email us at info@stagnaros.com.


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