Amethyst Fishing Charters
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Ready to catch some fish in Berkeley? Amethyst Fishing Charters is here to make it happen! Captain Johnathan will be your guide.
Around here the fishing is popular for Halibut, Striped Bass, dungeons crab trips, and rock cod Lingcod
On these trips, it's common to drift or troll. When crabbing we tend to do combo trips meaning we go crabbing and rockcod fish in the same day. Check our schedule for availability.
Trips with Amethyst Fishing Charters are great for kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Capt. Johnathan operates a 57' Sportfishing with space for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Seeker Rods and okuma reels are supplied for you for a small fee, but feel free to bring your own setups if you like.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunblock, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Amethyst Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Johnathan a message down below.
Ready to catch some fish in Berkeley? Amethyst Fishing Charters is here to make it happen! Captain Johnathan will be your guide.
Around here the fishing is popular for Halibut, Striped Bass, dungeons crab trips, and rock cod Lingcod
On these trips, it's common to drift or troll. When crabbing we tend to do combo trips meaning we go crabbing and rockcod fish in the same day. Check our schedule for availability.
Trips with Amethyst Fishing Charters are great for kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Capt. Johnathan operates a 57' Sportfishing with space for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
Seeker Rods and okuma reels are supplied for you for a small fee, but feel free to bring your own setups if you like.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunblock, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
If you have any questions about fishing with Amethyst Fishing Charters, you can send Capt. Johnathan a message down below.
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Reviews (25)
Ryan Gibbs5.0VerifiedI enjoyed it! It was awesome!
Halibut striper combo on June 10, 2026 • 2 adultsAccording to my daughter, "It was the best day ever!" And it sure was a good way to celebrate my 40th birthday by actually doing some real fishing rather than dinky fishing in a pond somewhere. Jonathan and Zack are awesome guys as well and were very helpful. We limited out on stripers, as well.
George Mounz5.0Verifiedbest trip ever….
Halibut striper combo on May 23, 2026 • 2 adultsI caught nice striper and Halibut we manage a 20lb striper and 28lb Halibut total of 42 stripers and 15 Halibut great day thanks to captain Jonathan and Deck hands zak and fats they we’re great people to fish with and definitely Recommend everyone to give them a chance Amenthist Charter!
Bryon Withers5.0VerifiedAwesome Experience
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 3 adultsMe and two teenagers booked for a halibut charter. We chose a larger boat which seemed like a better choice for us. That was the Amethyst. Captain Jonathan and his deck hands were awesome. Super friendly, non judgmental of us novices, and very helpful in sharing and teaching us what they were doing. They were very focused on our success and helping us catch fish. It was a great boat, a great experience, and one we’ll do again on the Amethyst.
Jamie Wortmann5.0VerifiedAwesome crew and Captain.
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Jonathan and his two deck hands were absolutely amazing. I took my boy on this charter for his 13th birthday and they couldn’t have been more accommodating to us. We caught two keepers and so did others on board. Best trip ever, we are still thrilled. Simply bring your own food and drinks and enjoy your trip. They provide everything else. Highly recommend this charter.
- Joshua MillerRepeat angler5.0Verified
Fishing on the right boat Amethyst charter Berkeley ca
10 Hour Trip – Dungeness Crab Combo on November 8, 2025 • 2 adultsOur trip was top notch highly recommend this crew by far the best trip I’ve been on all the gear and the crew were on point if u take the time and get involved with the crew not only do u learn something but u have a blast I will definitely be rebooking very soon
Meshel Babish4.7VerifiedFirst time ocean fishing was fantastic
Halibut striper combo on May 17, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a wonderful experience and Phat was amazing! This was the first time my son and I had gone before and we caught a Halibut and Lepord Shark❤️
Richard Mikel5.0Verifiedfirst time trip we’ll go again
Halibut striper combo on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childhad a ball next time I’ll be a little bit more prepared, but it still was a good trip
Ivan VillanuevaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Johnathan
Special 10 hour trip for Ivan Villanueva on November 12, 2025 • 20 adults
Venny Mondragon5.0VerifiedWe had a blast.
8 Hour Trip – Halibut&Striper Combo on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childThanks Captain J and Crew for making this trip memorable and exciting. Took my 8 year old on his birthday and I must say he is now Hooked on fishing! :) I recommend this charter for any anglers experienced or just starting out. Captain J and his people are class acts. If you’re looking for a fun and family/kid friendly charter look no further. Captain J is a true fish finder.
Steven RosellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBig ass fish
Special 8 hour trip for Steven Rosell on July 20, 2025 • 22 adultsIf you want a fun group of guys that aren’t just in it for themselves and in it for the people success this is this Group. You won’t regret.
