Huck Finn Sportfishing Center is a booking service for a fine group of clean, modern fishing/whale watching and tour boats. The crews assist beginners and experienced anglers alike. All boat operators are USCG licensed professionals, and all required safety equipment is provided. The boats we are currently working with include:

• Ankeny Street - Capt. Chris Chang - the kid on the "yellow boat". A good salmon fisher, he also loves that "local" 1/2 day rockfishing trip. He will start rockfishing June 1st, 2008 for rockfish.
• Gravy - Capt. Manuel Escobar takes his six pack boat fishing for all species. In 2008 he will be available Saturdays only for the open party rockfishing starting May 1, 2008 south of Pigeon Point and then again for the June opener.
• New Captain Pete Capt. Dennis Baxter took a hiatus from the shop, but is back and eager to take you fishing. In 2008 he will be fishing from Oyster Point Marina in April/ May for Halibut. He'll return for the June rockfish opener
• New Gravy - Capt. Kelly Sponseller - brings fishing experience from both HMB & SF boats. This energetic gal sure can find the fish. The New Gravy will fish the South of Pigeon rockfish opener on May 1 and then the north of pigeon rockfish startuing June 1, 2008
• New Mary S II - Capt. Collin Wing traded in his party boat for this 5 person variety. He wants to fish, he said, rockfish, mackeral, sand dabs, whatever is in season and available.
• Que Sera Sera - Capt. Dale Walters provides the ultimate six pack experience with luxury. He is available for boat tours, sunset cruises, eco-tours at any time. He will fish the north and south of Pigeon rockfish openers, starting in May and June 2008.
• Salty Lady - Capt. Roger Thomas has spent the winters in Half Moon Bay for just about 25 years for the winter California Gray Whale watching and the spring time salmon opener. The rest of the year he operates from Sausalito. Since salmon is a non fishery this year. Capt Roger will be available for the south of Pigeon ockfish, possibly the north of Pigeon rockfish and a variety of eco-tours from Half Moon Bay this year.
• Tigerfish - Capt. Allen Chin brings you the best of the local fishing, They fish live bait, when available. He is in Emeryville with his boat until the June 01 rockfishing opener and will be back for that. If you have a large group for the May 1, 2008 south of Pigeon rockfishing, he could be available for that too.

Owned and managed by Bill and Peggy Beckett, we bring years of both sport and commercial fishing experience to our business. Located 25 miles south of San Francisco and 4 miles north of Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor is a full service marina with a six lane launch ramp, fuel dock, restaurants and a harbor master to assist you.

At Huck Finn Sportfishing Center, you can also buy:

How to prepare
Dress warmly and in layers.
Bring lunch, camera and film, sunglasses and sunscreen
Seasick? Check with your Dr. or pharmacy about medication-it’s a long day if you’re sick

Provisions, Costs & Payment
Rod/reel rental: $10.00 each
Tackle kits are $5.00-$14.00 approx. Additional tackle may be purchased on the boat.
2007 California One Day License: $12.10
We accept credit cards for all transactions, except rod rentals and fishing licenses.

Services
Catering services are available for your group. Ask for referrals.
Boats can be arranged for the purpose of fishing, nature trips, cruises, parties, Mavericks, or ash scattering.

Cancellation Policy
A 50% deposit is required on all reservations. Notice for groups of 6 or more, or charter changes must be given 10 days prior to the trip and 72 hour notice for groups of 5 or less.in order to receive a refund or relieve charter responsibility.
All trips are subject to possible cancellation, at the discretion of the captains, due to ocean weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Seasons
Salmon season is open on April 5 2008
Rockfishing season this year will open June 1, 2008 North of Pigeon Point and May 1, 2008 South of Pigeon Point
Sport crab fishing season opens November 03, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Humboldt (jumbos) Squid fishing is done by us during late winter/early spring months
Sand dabs, striped bass, halibut fishing trips can also be available
Albacore tuna are usally caught, if the conditions are right in the autumn months

For the current state regulations and changes go to the California Department of Fish & Game web site. For information on the Federal process and schedule go to the web site at the Pacific Fisheries Mgmt Council site.

 

 

 

Schedule Information
Please keep in mind schedules are tentative. There are changes every once in a while, so it's always a good idea to check in with us if you're interested in going out on a particular day.
"Charter" means one group has reserved the boat exclusively for their group only.
"Open" party means we are available on dates listed for the type of fishing indicated as long as we're not already full;
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Please be sure to call, not e-mail, if you need to reach us within 48 hours of a trip!