Rock Cod Fishing Trip

Additional Equipment and Licensing Fees:

Rod Rental:** $15

Tackle:** $8.70 per set up

Gunny Sack:** $2.18

Ice:** $2.18

One Day Fishing License:** $20.26 - please bring photo ID for license sale

Annual Fishing License:** $61.82 - please bring photo ID for license sale

Fish cleaning service is available after the trip - cash only

Duration

7 - 8 Hours

What should I bring with me on the boat?

In addition to the recommended clothing and sun protection, you may want bring a camera, towels, water and snacks. (up to a small cooler is permitted)

Our vessels are now licensed for beer and wine sales on board and our shop is licensed for beer sales. Therefore, guests are no longer allowed to bring their own alcoholic beverages on the trips. We do have beer for sale everyday in store and beer and wine on the vessels for sale to individuals 21 years of age and older in accordance with the California Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations.

Pregnant women are not allowed on these trips

Check-in 30 minutes Before Departure

Complete the Coast Guard Waiver Electronically

An email will be sent 72 hours prior to your trip

• US Coast Guard **requires** all passengers to complete the waiver in case of emergency
• Adults will complete waivers for minors.
• You can forward the waiver link via email or text to the unlisted guests in your group

SPORTFISHING LICENSE REQUIRED

• EVERYONE over the age of 16 is required to have a valid CaDFW Sportfishing License

We are authorized to sell Day or 365 Fishing licenses

• Bring photo ID (if minor 16+ DOB & Last Name only needed)

ACCEPTED Forms of a Fishing License** *(if bought in advance)

• Printed
• Mobile license through the **CDFW LICENSE APP**

Download the app:

Link to Android App OR Link to Apple App

NOT ACCEPTED

• Email or screenshots of a Fishing license

IT MUST BE PRINTED OR ON THE CADFW MOBILE APP!

Failure to have it printed or on the app will delay the check-in process and will require a fee for reprint

Trips end when catch limits for the advertised target species are reached, or when the scheduled trip time is up, whichever comes first.

PARKING DIRECTIONS:

The closest parking lot to the wharf is the Monterey Waterfront Parking Lot

101 Washington St.

Important: You MUST pay for parking in advance using either:

The ParkMobile App - *Zone 21031* or On-site Pay Stations

License Plate # is needed

• Parking is $2/Hour or $14/All Day
• RV parking is available
• Allow extra time on the meter incase trip exceeds duration time
• Pay attention to street parking signs as they are only a 2 hour time limit, which is not sufficient enough for any of our trips.

Failure to pay before leaving your vehicle may result in a $49+ parking ticket

Alternative Parking Lots

Downtown Garage East

Downtown Garage West

Heritage Harbor Parking Garage

WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM PARKING LOT:

Building Address: 66 Fisherman's Wharf

Please note that Fisherman’s Wharf is a pedestrian-only area.

Here’s how to find our building on foot:

1. Look for the pink building, called **Harbor House**—this is a good indication you're heading in the right direction

2. Continue walking down the wharf until you reach the yellow building, called **Crab House**, it has a giant clock on the side of its building

3. Once at The Crab House, **turn right

4. We are the **blue** building on your right-hand side, called **Discovery Whale Watch/JM Sportfishing

What to Wear

• Warm layers – You can adjust your layers if you become too warm, but it’s important to bring everything you might need, as additional layers cannot be provided during your trip.
• Long pants and closed-toe shoes – Highly recommended
• Waterproof layer – Keeps you dry and protects against the wind
• Sunglasses, sun screen, hats and other sun protection - even on overcast days!

What to Bring

• Motion Sickness Remedies - **TAKE MEDICINE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES IN ADVANCE**

(If purchased thru us, check-in early enough to receive and take dosage)

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages are acceptable to bring onboard
• Cash for onboard purchases and gratuities, and fish cleaning services
• Equipment and Licensing are available for an additional fee

Alcoholic Beverage Policy

• We offer beer for sale daily in our shop, and both beer and wine are available for purchase on board our vessels.
• Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages on our trips.

Sales are restricted to individuals 21 years of age and older, in accordance with California Alcohol and Beverage Control regulations.

Additional Information

Fish Count

NOAA Graphical Ocean Conditions Forecast

Wind Alert - Monterey Bay Inner Buoy

Wind Alert - Fanshell Beach - Carmel

We're looking forward to having you join us on this fishing trip—get ready for a great day on the water!