Barbarossa Fishing is a Bay Area fishing charter based out of Santa Cruz, California. Come and enjoy a day in nature as you explore the area’s beautiful and fish-rich nearshore and offshore waters. Barbarossa Fishing specializes in private 6-Pack fishing charters to catch Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Crab from Big Sur to San Francisco. We will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures. You only need to bring fishing licenses, sturgeon/crab tags when applicable, and the food and drinks of your choice.
Choose a service to schedule
- Private 3 Hour Fishing Charter $700: Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish - $350
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Pick a date for a private charter. Your captain, or by popular vote, will determine which species to target. Trips will depart out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and will last approximately 3 or 7 hours. Private charters are $700 for 3 hours or $1,300 for 7 hours, bring up to 6 people. 3 hour trips typically depart at 6am, 10am and 4pm. Times are subject to change depending on time of year. 7 hour trip leaves at 6:30am. 3 hour trips are perfect for beginners and families with children. Your credit card will be charged a 50% deposit immediately upon booking, the remainder is due on the day of the trip.
Seasons are typically:
Rockfish/Lingcod: May 1st - Dec. 31st
Halibut: Open year round but best from May - October
Sharks: Open year round
Sand dabs/Sole: Open year round but we target them from Jan 1st until Rockfish or Salmon opens.
Salmon: Closed for 2024. - Private 7 Hour Fishing Charter $1,300: Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish - $650
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Pick a date for a private charter. Your captain, or by popular vote, will determine which species to target. Trips will depart out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and will last approximately 3 or 7 hours. Private charters are $700 for 3 hours or $1,300 for 7 hours, bring up to 6 people. 3 hour trips usually depart at 6am, 10am and 4pm. 7 hour trip leaves at 6:30am. Your credit card will be charged a 50% deposit immediately upon booking, the remainder is due on the day of the trip.
Seasons are typically:
Rockfish/Lingcod: April 1st - Dec. 31st
Halibut: Open year round but best from May - October
Sharks: Open year round
Sand dabs/Sole: Open year round but we target them from Jan 1st until Rockfish or Salmon opens.
Salmon: Closed for 2024. - Private 10 Hour Tuna Fishing - $2,300 (call for appointment)
- Bluefin tuna and possibly albacore: Season can be March - December, but is usually the best from October-November. Depends on weather forecast since we will be fishing between 20-80 miles offshore. Once trip is confirmed, full trip cost will be invoiced. Max 5 guests. Open party $500, max of 5 guests. Call to get on the call list for when the tuna are here.
- Open Party 10 Hour Tuna Fishing - $500 per person (call for appointment)
- Bluefin tuna and possibly albacore: Season can be March - December, but is usually the best from October-November. Depends on weather forecast since we will be fishing between 20-80 miles offshore. Once trip is confirmed, full trip cost will be invoiced. Max 5 guests. Open party $500, max of 5 guests. Call to get on the call list for when the tuna are here.
- Private 4 Hour $800 - Crab Fishing - $400
- Pick a date for a private charter to catch dungeness crabs. Trips will depart out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and will last approximately 4 or 8 hours. Private charters are $800 for 4 hours or $1,400 for 8 hours, bring up to 6 people. 4 hour trips usually depart at 7am and12pm. 8 hour trip leaves at 6:30am. Your credit card will be charged a 50% deposit immediately upon booking, the remainder is due on the day of the trip.
- Private 8 Hour $1,400 - Crab Fishing Combo - $700
- Pick a date for a private charter to catch dungeness crabs and rockfish, sanddabs or sole. Trip will depart out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and will last approximately 4 or 8 hours. Private charters are $800 for 4 hours or $1,400 for 8 hours, bring up to 6 people. 4 hour trips usually depart at 7am and12pm. 8 hour trip leaves at 6:30am. Your credit card will be charged a 50% deposit immediately upon booking, the remainder is due on the day of the trip.
