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.
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- Salmon Fishing - Private Charter - $1,400 - $700
- Private charters are $1,400 for up to 4 people. Bring up to 6 for an extra $50 each. 6 guest maximum. $700 due upon booking. Pick a date for a private charter. Our primary target will be king salmon but depending on bite and conditions, we may target halibut or rockfish as a backup. Trips will depart out of the Santa Cruz Harbor and will last approximately 7-8hrs. Your credit card will be charged a $700 deposit immediately upon booking, the remainder is due on the day of the trip.
- Private 3 Hour Fishing Charter $800: Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish - $400
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Private charters are $800 for 3 hours, up to 4 people. Bring up to 6 for an extra $50 each. 6 guest maximum. $400 due upon booking. 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 hours. 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 $400 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: Fully Booked for 2025. - Private 7 Hour Fishing Charter $1,300: Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish - $650
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Private charters are $1,300 for 7 hours, up to 4 people. Bring up to 6 for an extra $50 each. 6 guest maximum. $650 due upon booking. 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 7 hours. 7 hour trip leaves at 6:30am. Start time is subject to change depending on time of year. Your credit card will be charged a $650 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: Fully booked for 2025. - 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.
