Pamela J Charters 

We caught so much fish, including some beautiful, fat rockfish. I now have about 20 pounds in my freezer! Huge kudos to the captain for finding the best spots, and to Vincent for filleting our catch on the way back to the dock. We even reeled in a few small sharks, and my son was beyond happy. The crew was fantastic: professional, easygoing, and genuinely nice. Highly recommend this trip for families and anglers of any level. We'll definitely be back!

Captain Matt and Vincent are the best! They truly made this trip memorable. We did a half-day trip and ended up catching a little over 50 fish! 🎣 Captain Matt did his best to get us into areas that were biting, and I really appreciated that he travels a little farther out than most tours. It really gives you that true “deep sea experience” you’re looking for. Before booking, I always like to give the captains a call. After calling several different tours, Matt was the only one who gave me genuine and honest responses. He doesn’t just want to collect your money—he genuinely cares about your experience and makes the trip feel tailored to you. I’ll definitely be back for a full-day trip, and we’ll only be booking with Matt and Vincent! 🎣❤️

Seeing the salmon bite from the weekend, I decided to book a trip on FV_Plumeria with Matt & Vince. My first pacific salmon trip in a long time. Once we were at the place Matt put us on the fish in the morning! We had the first few fish by noon and the bite turned off.... We tried all over the place, it was grind and the bite was very slow, one by one we had fish. We stayed out later than most of the fleet until everyone had fish. This was my first Salmon is almost 15yrs. I had a blast and went home tired with 2 quality samon. Biggest fish was 23lbs and put up a fight!! Matt & Vince did everything they could do to get us on the fish!! I am planning to go out again before the season closes on the FV_Plumeria of course!!

I fished aboard the Pamela J on July 12, 2026, out of San Francisco, and it was nothing short of fantastic. Departing under the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise was a breathtaking start. Captain Matt Juarez and deckhand Vincent made the entire day memorable. They were knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time—whether it was helping us land salmon, taking group photos, or keeping the mood light with music and laughs. We even had whales and dolphins show up, making the day even more special. The crew’s dedication, especially Vincent’s, stood out—he truly wanted us all to succeed. By the end of the trip, we had quality fish and a boatload of great memories. Highly recommend the Pamela J for an all-around stellar fishing experience!

If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing charter, look no further than the Pamela J with Captain Matt and deckhand Vincent. I brought my 74-year-old dad, my cousin, and my husband for our very first salmon fishing trip, and from the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel welcome. Captain Matt and Vincent were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient; especially during the chaotic “fish on!” moments when multiple people were hooked up at once. They took the time to coach us through everything, making the experience fun and stress-free, even as complete beginners. One thing that really stood out was how experienced Captain Matt is on the water. Knowing that he also does commercial fishing gave us even more confidence in his abilities. He navigated the rocky waters with incredible skill and care, and we always felt completely safe, even in areas that required precise boat handling. It was clear we were in the hands of someone who truly knows these waters inside and out. Not only did we limit out on salmon, but we also landed some huge bonus bass! Every single person in our group had an absolute blast, and seeing my 74-year-old dad have such an incredible day made the trip even more special. I’ve been on three different fishing charters, and I can honestly say this was my favorite by far. The professionalism, organization, and genuine passion Captain Matt and Vincent have for what they do truly set them apart. They work incredibly hard to make sure everyone has a successful, memorable day on the water, and they deserve far more business because of it. If you’re considering booking a charter, don’t hesitate! Book with Captain Matt on the Pamela J. You won’t regret it. We already can’t wait to get back out on the water with Captain Matt and Vincent for another trip! 🎣

Thank you, Matt, and team, for such an awesome trip!  I highly recommend that anyone looking to book a fishing trip does so on the Pamela J.  This is a beautiful, clean, and extremely comfortable boat.  Matt wasted no time getting our lines in the water and the action started! He is knowledgeable, proactive, and makes the trip even more fun with his positive energy and excitement.  I had a really great time and plan to have Matt take me back out in the near future!

Took the kids on their first fishing anything trip and they fell in love with the sport!There were many firsts and an interesting trip, but overall the kids loved it! San Francisco waters in the morning and calm and smooth sailing by 10am. Vincent first mate was on top of it getting everything ready for from the right rods to getting baits on our hooks and with nets on hand. You get treated like family which made the experience top notch. Highly recommend!

We had an epic day on the water. We set our crab traps and started some drifts for rock fish and we were not disappointed. We caught plenty of fish and pulled our traps for the first round of Dungeness crab and we were not disappointed. plenty of crabs the first round. We reset and started fishing again and ran into a huge bait ball so we were able to fill the live well. Once we had the live bait, we crushed it with the lings. we limited out on lings, rocks and Dungeness. It was a beautiful day on the water and Vincent and Matt did a great job. I highly recommend the crab and fishing combo.

This was our first ocean fishing trip with kids. Before the trip, Captain Matt was always available and responded to messages very quickly. Captain Matt met us at the pier and introduced us to deckhand Angelo and the boat. Captain Matt and deckhand Angelo were very friendly and sociable! The boat was very comfortable, and we were offered snacks and water. The boat had a toilet, which is very important when you're with kids. We caught a lot of crabs, then went fishing and were very surprised when we caught stingrays, a first for us. The day spent with Captain Matt and deckhand Angelo was wonderful and unforgettable! We will definitely be back! Thank you!

We fished for halibut and striper, catching striper and getting some bites from halibut. The crew was great, giving good tips on how to best attract certain fish. They were awesome to be around and led to a good half day on the water. At the end of the day they gave us some crab which was very nice of them. We took home the striper and crab, making fish tacos and a crab boil. Great experience, I would recommend it to anyone!