Patriot Sportfishing

Set out from historic Harford Pier at Port San Luis Harbor for rockcod, salmon, albacore, and seasonal whale watching on California's Central Coast.

Patriot Sportfishing runs sportfishing and whale watching charters from Harford Pier at Port San Luis Harbor in Avila Beach, California. The fleet consists of the 55-foot Patriot, which accommodates up to 30 passengers, and the 43-foot Flying Fish, capped at 20 passengers; both vessels feature a hot galley serving hamburgers, burritos, sandwiches, chips, sodas, beer, and snacks available for purchase onboard. Rockcod fishing trips are offered April 1 through December 31 and are priced by duration — from a 5-hour outing at $90 per person to a 12-hour trip at $160 per person, with one flat rate for adults and children alike. Salmon and albacore charters are scheduled seasonally when sufficient fish are located. Whale watching and nature cruises run December through March and typically encounter gray whales, humpback whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, pelicans, and seagulls, with trips lasting approximately 2 hours. The on-site tackle shop stocks fishing tackle, gift certificates, apparel, one-day and annual California sportfishing licenses, and hunting licenses. Rod rentals, tackle, and fishing licenses are not included in ticket prices and are settled on the day of the trip; all onboard purchases are cash only. Private charters are available for fishing, whale watching, wine tasting, and burial at sea services.

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