# Central Coast Fishing Charters

> Fishing charters and whale watching tours out of Morro Bay, California

## Services

- Open Party Fishing Trips: Sold by the seat for single riders or small groups
- Private Fishing Charters: For groups of up to 4-6 people
- Whale Watching Tours: Private tours offered year-round

## Target Species

Rockfish, Lingcod, California Halibut, Salmon (King), Tuna (Bluefin, Albacore), White Sea Bass, and more

## Location

Morro Bay, California
Trips depart from Great American Fish Company

## Contact

Phone: (512) 650-5012 / (805) 423-0593
Email: centralcoastfishingcharters@gmail.com
Website: https://www.centralcoastfishingcharter.com
Booking: https://centralcoastfishingcharters.schedulista.com/

## Boats

- Parker: 29-foot charter boat
- Ghostrider: Charter boat for fishing expeditions

## Packages & Pricing

### Standard Packages
- Rockfish Lingcod: $250/person or $1000 private charter
- Rockfish Halibut: $300/person or $1200 private charter
- Halibut Seabass: $300/person or $1200 private charter (June-September)
- Salmon: $300/person or $1200 private charter (May-July)

### Specialty Trips
- Jurassic Park Package: $400/person - Long-range to Big Sur for lingcod, rockfish, halibut
- White Sea Bass: $400/person (July-mid October, 3 people max)
- Bluewater Package: $600/person - Offshore tuna fishing

## Key Policies

- Full refund up to one week in advance
- 3% credit card processing fee (non-refundable)
- Weather cancellations: Full refund or reschedule
- Fishing licenses NOT included (must purchase separately)
- Minimum age: 12 years old (exceptions possible with experience)
- Fish cleaning and bags included with every trip
- Open party trips require minimum 3 seats booked to run

## What to Bring

- California fishing license (required, not included)
- Food and drinks (soft coolers preferred, cans over bottles)
- Cooler with ice for taking home fish (leave in car)
- Waterproof deck/rain boots or old tennis shoes
- Long waterproof pants or jeans
- Layers: shirt, sweater, windbreaker

## Season Information

- Winter/Spring: Mornings 40s-50s, afternoons 60s
- Spring/Fall: Mornings 50s, afternoons 70s-80s
- Year-round whale watching available

## Important Notes

- Tackle provided for most trips; customers provide tackle for rockfish trips
- Rods and reels provided for all trips
- Guaranteed catch on rockfish trips
- Halibut, salmon, tuna, and white sea bass not guaranteed
- Free parking available at departure location