Oxnard & Ventura · the Channel Islands
Inshore close to home, the near islands, or the long run out to Santa Rosa — or bring your own rods and take the Bare Bones day.
Trips & rates
Every trip is private — only your group aboard, up to 4 anglers — and every one leaves at 6:00 AM. On every trip but Bare Bones, the rods, reels, tackle and bait are on board. You bring a California fishing license and a light lunch.
Inshore
8 hours · 6 AM – 2 PM · Mon – Fri
Local inshore and nearshore spots, for seasonal California sheephead, rockfish, halibut, bonito, calico bass and more.
Sheephead · Rockfish · Halibut · Bonito · Calico bass
The near islands
9 hours · 6 AM – 3 PM · 7 days a week
The waters of two nearby islands, Santa Cruz and Anacapa, and whatever those fishing grounds are giving up that day.
Rockfish · Lingcod · Sheephead · Calico bass · Sculpin · Barracuda
Offshore
10 hours · 6 AM – 4 PM · 7 days a week
The biggest fish around Anacapa and Santa Cruz — the pelagic species, in season, offshore of the islands.
Yellowtail · White seabass · Halibut · Lingcod · Barracuda
The outer island
11 hours · 6 AM – 5 PM · Weather permitting
The long run to Santa Rosa for the quality fish, inshore and offshore. Weather decides this one — call or text JT before you book; the forecast reads about seven days out.
White seabass · Lingcod · Yellowtail · Halibut · Barracuda · Rockfish
Bring your own tackle
9 hours · 6 AM – 3 PM · 7 days a week
The island day with your own gear: four anglers max, three rod setups each. It comes with a licensed captain, the Graphic Slayer, a cooler and ice. Bring cash if you want live bait.
Santa Cruz Island · Anacapa Island
Prices are for the boat, up to 4 anglers. Sales tax and gratuity are extra, and a 5% harbor fee is added to charters; the Bare Bones price includes tax. Free cancellation with 14 days’ notice.
Before you book
Straight from JT’s charter information. Anything else, call or text (805) 302-1901.
Conventional rods, reels and tackle (braid to fluorocarbon or mono), live fin bait and/or frozen squid, bottled water — and your catch filleted and bagged to take home. Bare Bones trips bring their own tackle.
A California fishing license for everyone 16 and over, and a light lunch and snacks — lunch isn’t included. A mid-size ice chest for beer and food is fine.
Up to 4. Every trip is private — only your group aboard.
The 3/4-day island trip with your own tackle: four anglers max, three rod setups each. It comes with a licensed captain, the Graphic Slayer, a cooler and ice. Bring cash for live bait if you want it.
Safety comes first and the call is the captain’s. If the forecast is in doubt, JT will call you 24 hours before the trip; if he calls it off for weather or safety, you can reschedule for another open date.
Free with 14 days’ notice. Inside two weeks the deposit is kept; inside 48 hours, 50% of the trip. More than 30 minutes late without a call counts as a no-show.
There’s a porta-potty aboard. It’s a non-smoking boat with zero tolerance for illegal drugs, including medical marijuana. It isn’t wheelchair accessible, and you’ll want moderate fitness.
Book or ask
Call or text (805) 302-1901, or send the form. Say which trip, which day and how many of you — and whether you’ve fished before.
That’s with JT. He’ll come back to you as soon as he’s off the water.
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