Our Partner Boats

Boat: 

F/V Killer Whaler: A sturdy 17’ Boston Whaler Sakonnet built in 1976 and powered by a fuel efficient 2011 Yamaha 70hp outboard. A seaworthy combination of stability and efficiency.

Captain: Charles Lambert and Ian Cole

Bio:

Charles and Ian have been avid anglers since a young age and both attended UCSC, focusing on Fisheries Management. Charles went on to work with the Department of Fish and Game as a Field Biologist while Ian worked with the National Marine Fisheries Service as a Fisheries Observer. They have been fishing and working on Ocean2Table together since 2013

Fishing Methods: 

Hand Operated Pole and Line: Hook and line fishing aboard the F/V Killer Whaler refers to fishing that is done with rod and reel. This method of fishing is favorable because it allows the angler to be more selective with their catch. Undersized and overfished species can be released alive. It also insures the highest quality due to the individual handling of each fish. Immediately after landing fish we bleed them and place them on ice to ensure they are kept as fresh as possible. 

Targeted Species: Lingcod, Halibut, Seabass, Rockfish

Boat:

F/V Mr. Morgan: A 66-foot steel boat built in 1979. It started life as a shrimper in Louisiana before making the trip to California where it has been ever since. 

Captain: Steve Fitz

Bio:

Steve Fitz is a native of Massachusetts where he was raised while fishing the local waters. He started out trawling, gill netting and seining for cod along the East Coast before moving to California in 1993 to fish with his uncle, also named Steve Fitz. Today he splits his time between fishing, maintaining the Mr. Morgan, managing the Mr. Morgan Fisheries Inc. and spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Montara. 


Fishing Method: 

Scottish Seine:The F/V Mr. Morgan is the only vessel in the United States that is still using the Scottish Seine fishing technique. This method is considered more environmentally benign than other fishing boats that operate under a trawl permit. Scottish Seining requires fishing exclusively over sandy bottoms. It uses lighter gear without the steel cables and heavy trawl doors that are used on a typical trawler. Since the gear cannot be towed over large areas of complex ocean habitat which results in less habitat disturbance on the seafloor. In addition the F/V Mr. Morgan fishes under voluntary requirements set by the Nature Conservancy who play a part in managing the boat’s fishing permit and quotas. 


Targeted Species:

Petrale Sole, Chilipepper Rockfish, Sanddabs, Skate and Dungeness Crab





Boat: 

F/V Sea Harvest: The Sea Harvest fleet is comprised of several boats. They favor a larger Boston Whalers for their stability, wide open deck space, reliability and speed. 


Captains: 

Rich, Dan, Walter and Calder Deyerle


Bio:

The Deyerles’s have been fishing commercially in and around the Monterey Bay for many decades. They grew up in Pacific Grove on the Monterey peninsula. They started Sea Harvest after finding it difficult selling their fish to wholesalers and have since grown the business to include several restaurants, fish markets, a fleet of boats and a fish wholesaling business. 


Fishing Methods: 

Fish Trap & Bottom Set Line: This method uses a line of large baited cages that are left to soak, typically for a day. The traps allow the fish and crabs to enter and not exit. Bottom set line refers to a long line of baited hooks. In some areas this method results in high amounts of unwanted bycatch, longlining for swordfish comes to mind. When targeting Sablefish in this area the bycatch is very low and results in very little environmental disturbance. 


Targeted Species:

Sablefish, Rockfish, Lingcod, Halibut & Dungeness Crab





Boat:

F/V Pioneer: The F/V Pioneer is a sturdy 60-foot trawler operated by Captain Guiseppe Pennisi out of Moss Landing. She is becoming well known for her trawling gear which is setting a new bar for sustainability among trawlers. 


Captain: 

Guiseppe “Joey” Pennisi


Bio:

Guiseppe comes from a long lineage of fishermen. He started fishing at age of 7 in Monterey with his father and brothers Gine and David. Today, when he’s not out at sea or spending time with his family you’ll likely find him working on his innovative nets which reduce by-catch and lightly float over the ocean floor. 


Fishing Method: 

Light Touch Bottom Trawl: The nets being developed by Guiseppe aboard the F/V Pioneer are an exciting new development in the evolution of trawling nets. Instead of the traditional nets which are dragged along the sea floor, the Pioneer uses mch lighter gear which hovers just a few feet above the bottom which prevents harmful disturbances on the ocean floor. The nets are also tied with a much larger mesh than is typically found which allows smaller fish to pass through while larger ones are retained. Currenly CSUMB is studying the benefits of this new design. 


Targeted Species: 

Rockfish, Petrale Sole, Dover Sole, Sanddabs, Sablefish, Halibut





Boat: 

F/V Krazy Kate: The F/V Krazy Kate is a 20 foot center console skiff with a fiberglass hull. It is powered by a 90hp two stoke outboard.


Captain:

Frankie Cunningham


Bio:

Frankie is a relatively young but experienced local fisherman who was born and raised in Monterey and the surrounding waters. He fishes Hand Operated Pole and LIne, reeling each fish in one at a time. Frankie was taught to fish by his father Jimmy Cunningham who fishes for Crab and Salmon aboard the F/V Margaret E.


Fishing Method: 

Hand Operated Pole and Line: When targeting groundfish such as Halibut and Lingcod a hand operated pole is commonly used. Each pole has a lead weight and a live bait rig composed of two single hooks or a single and treble hook. The day begins by catching live bait such as squid, smelt, sanddabs or mackerel which is used to catch the target species. Frozen bait or lures can be used as well.



Targeted Species: 

Lingcod, CA White Seabass, Rockfish, Sanddabs and CA Halibut.  




Boat: 

F/V Four Daughters: is a 45ft. Wooden hulled boat equipped with a puller for bottom set lines and Salmon Trolling gear.


Captain:

Ty Nyugen


Bio:

Captain Ty has been fishing the Monterey Bay for over a decade on the F/V Four Daughters. He fishes primarily Sablefish, but also targets Salmon seasonally. 


Fishing Method: 

Bottom Set Line: This method refers to a long line of baited hooks. In some areas this method results in high amounts of unwanted bycatch, longlining for swordfish comes to mind. When targeting Sablefish in this area the bycatch is very low and results in very little environmental disturbance.


Targeted Species: 

Sablefish and Salmon





Boat: 

F/V Efishent is a 21 foot Wellcraft center console with a fiberglass hull and 150hp 4-stroke Yamaha Outboard


Captain:

Brendan Crahan


Bio:

Captain Brendan has a vast amount of experience fishing up and down the coast of California. While he often targets Lingcod and local Rockfish species he gets great enjoyment out of fishing for Halibut, CA White Seabass and CA Yellowtail. He lives near the Santa Cruz Harbor and has resided in the greater Santa Cruz area for over a decade. 


Fishing Method: 

Hand Operated Pole and Line: When targeting groundfish such as Halibut and Lingcod a hand operated pole is commonly used. Each pole has a lead weight and a live bait rig composed of two single hooks or a single and treble hook. The day begins by catching live bait such as squid, smelt, sanddabs or mackerel which is used to catch the target species. Frozen bait or lures can be used as well.


Targeted Species: 

Lingcod, Yellowtail Rockfish, Vermillion Rockfish, CA Halibut, CA White Seabass



Boat: 

F/V Lisa: is a 40 Foot wooden boat that was rebuilt by John Amaral to target Sablefish and Crab


Captain:

John Amaral


Bio:

John Amaral has fished commercially throughout his life from San Luis Obispo to Bodega Bay and back. He mainly targets Sablefish and Dungeness Crab. Each offload comes with a great story from his past that is sure to cause some excitement on the docks. 


Fishing Method: 

Fish Trap: This method uses a line of large baited cages that are left to soak, typically for a day. The traps allow the fish and crabs to enter and not exit. Traps rest on the seafloor resulting in minimal habitat disturbance. Because the fish or crabs come up alive it is easy to release any unwanted species unharmed.


Targeted Species: 

Sablefish and Dungeness Crab





Boat: 

The F/V Aloof: is a 15ft Boston Whaler center console with a 60hp 4-Stroke Yamaha Outboard


Captain:

Norman Reynolds


Bio:

Norman has been fishing the Monterey Bay for over a decade mainly outside of Moss Landing and Monterey Harbors. He is a very skilled Hand Operated Pole and LIne fisherman and he often catches even when the bite is slow. He fishes a Boston Whaler skiff and it’s not the fanciest, but it has seen more fish on its deck than most others. 


Fishing Method: 

Hand Operated Pole and Line: When targeting groundfish such as Halibut and Lingcod a hand operated pole is commonly used. Each pole has a lead weight and a live bait rig composed of two single hooks or a single and treble hook. The day begins by catching live bait such as squid, smelt, sanddabs or mackerel which is used to catch the target species. Frozen bait or lures can be used as well. 


Targeted Species: 

CA Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, CA White Seabass





Boat: 

The F/V Luna Sea is a 30 Ft. fiberglassed hulled boat equipped with Salmon trolling gear and a puller for crab gear.


Captain:

Andrew Corr


Bio:

Andrew worked for the National Marine Fisheries Service as a fisheries observer aboard the west coast groundfish fleet for many years before making the switch to commercial fishing. He bought the Luna Sea in 2017 and currently fishes for Chinook (aka King) Salmon along the Pacific Coast. He plans to target Crab and Sablefish (aka Blackcod) in seasons to come. He currently resides in Santa Cruz. His history in fisheries management gives him a unique perspective as a fisherman that is valuable towards preserving the health of our local species. 


Fishing Method: 

Trolling Lines: All Salmon fisherman in California use trolling lines to target local Chinook Salmon. Trolling lines are comprised of baited hooks or lures which are brought to depth by heavy lead weights. When the Salmon strikes it can be seen back on the boat and then brought to the surface by hand.


Targeted Species: 

Chinook Salmon









F/V Portagee III

Location: Channel Islands

Species: Yellowtail Amberjack, CA Halibut, CA White Seabass

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



 F/V Emerald City,

Location: Channel Islands

Species: Yellowtail Amberjack, CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V  Yellowtime

Location: Channel Islands

Species: Yellowtail Amberjack, CA Halibut, CA White Seabass 

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Double Trouble 

Location: Channel Islands

Species: Yellowtail Amberjack, CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Luna Sea

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line






F/V Efishent

Location: Santa Cruz Harbor

Species: Lingcod

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Alloof

Location: Moss Landing

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Faith Nicole

Location: Channel Islands

Species:  CA White Seabass, CA Yellowtail

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Liv a LIttle 

Location: Channel Islands

Species:  CA White Seabass, CA Yellowtail, CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Sun Charter (Mike Hubble)

Location: Santa Cruz Harbor

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Calamity Jane (Brandon Quijada)

Location: Santa Cruz Harbor

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Brice

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Legit

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line





F/V Cecilia B 

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Sea Mistress

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Four C's

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Mason J

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Three Sons

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Grenadier, Sablefish, Chinook Salmon

Catch Method: Long-line, Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V King Phillip 

Location: Monterey Bay, Moss Landing

Species: Northern Anchovy, CA Market Squid

Method: Purse Seine


F/V Sea Harvester

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Method: Bottom Set line


F/V Margaret E

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Double Portion 

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


 


F/V Reel Happy

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Pale Horse

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: Spot Prawn 

Catch Method: Trap


F/V Mysealium

Location: Santa Cruz Harbor

Species: Sanddabs

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Four Daughters

Location:Moss Landing

Species: Grenadier, Sablefish

Method: Bottom Set Line


F/V Pride

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Amberjack Yellowtail

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line

F/V Pacific Sword

Location: Channel Islands

Species: Pacific Swordfish

Method: Harpoon


F/V Double Vision

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Yellowtail Amberjack, CA White Seabass

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Blind Faith

Location: San Francisco Bay

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Trap

F/V Ultra Pacific

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Yellowtail Amberjack, CA White Seabass

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line





F/V Krazy Kate

Location: Monterey Harbor

Species: Lingcod

Catch Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Major Steppin' Stone

Location: San Francisco Bay

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Reelin

Location: Channel Island

Species: CA White Seabass

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Lisa

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: Sablefish

Method:Trap


F/V Mohawk,

Location: Channel Islands

Species: CA Yellowtail Amberjack, CA White Seabass

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Miss Annie

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Grenadier, Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Miss Jenny

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Krista L.

Location: San Francisco Bay

Species: Halibut

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Sardela

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: Anchovy

Method: Purse Seine 





F/V Ricky 

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


 F/V Clipper III

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Trap


F/V Margaret E

Location:Moss Landing

Species: Chinook Salmon

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Pro-Fishnt

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Method: Trap


F/V Pancho

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Trap


 F/V Julie May

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Trap


F/V Sea Breeze

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Bottom Set Line


F/V Alex Kevin D

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Method: 


F/V Northern Light- 

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: Dungeness Crab

Catch Method: Traps





F/V Carlie Diane

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab

Method: Trap


Boat: F/V Alex Kevin D

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish 

Catch Method: Bottom Set Line


F/V Majek

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Dungeness Crab 

Method: Trap

F/V Doe

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Catch Method: Trap


The F/V St. Anthony 

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Grenadier, Sabelfish

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Repeat Offender

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish, Sanddab, Pacific Bonito

Method: Hand Operated Pole & Line


F/V Tiffany

Location:Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Method: Longline


The F/V South Bay

Location: Chilipepper

Species: Rockfish

Method: Trawler


F/V Sea Harvest III 

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Sablefish

Method:Trap


F/V Capricci

Location: Moss Landing

Species: Lingcod, Sablefish

Method:Hand Operated Pole & Line



F/V Verona

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: CA Halibut

Method: 


F/V Tabatha

Location: Half Moon Bay

Species: CA Halibut

Method: Trawl


F/V Starcraft

Location:Moss Landing

Species: CA Halibut

Method:


F/V Cecilia

Location: Santa Barbara

Species: Ridgeback Prawns

Method: Trawl with Excluder