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.
• Connie O - Capt Bob Mazzetti is anxious to share his passion for fishing with you on this beautiful six pack boat.
• Gravy - Capt. Manuel Escobar takes his six pack boat fishing for all species. In 2009 he will be available by prior reservation for the open party rockfishing..
• New Captain Pete Capt. Dennis Baxter will be fishing from Oyster Point Marina in April - July 5 for Halibut. He'll return for the July 11 for rockfish at Half Moon Bay
• New Gravy - Capt. Kelly Sponseller - brings fishing experience from both HMB & SF boats. This energetic gal sure can find the fish.
• 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. Crab, crab combos for rockfish or Humboldt Squid are also available.
• 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 fishing. The rest of the year he operates from Sausalito.

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 payable on the boat
Tackle kits are $10.00-$12.00 approx. Additional tackle may be purchased on the boat.
2008 California One Day License: $12.60
We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express 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
Rockfishing season this year opens May 1, 2009 south of Pigeon Point and June 13, 2009 north of Pigeon Point
Sport crab fishing season opens Sat. November 01, 2008 - Tues. June 30, 2009
Humboldt (jumbos) Squid fishing is done by us during late winter/early spring months. May also be available in the autumn.
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!