Wake up early in one of the mornings a few months ago to fishing at Bodega Bay. It is a great place…read morewith a great boat. The captain of the boat is very fun, extremely good, and very experienced. The boat is pretty big and it can hold a maximum capacity of 40+ people. We have only 20s people on the boat. We have a lot of free area on the deck. The captain knows the area very well and he is steering the boat and stop right at the spots where he knows there is a lot of fishes. We all have our limits before noontime. The boat stopped several times on the way back to the pier to pick up the crab cages we dropped off earlier and wow! All the cages were filled with crabs. We are so happy to have our limited of the crabs too. I loved the results. We had the best seafood dinner experience at the evening! Lol!

Kicked off Boat Because of Overbooking??…read more I left a message on a Friday looking for last minute availability for Salmon fishing on the Surf Scooter out of Bodega Bay. I received a call from the Rick, the Captain, stating there was one spot available for the next day, Saturday. I showed up to the boat at 04:30 as directed and checked in (they crossed my name off their list), rented a pole and reel, and paid for the day and all the supplies/equipment on a credit card. One of the deckhands took my pole to the bow of the boat and secured it into the holder. After I went to the briefing is when things went badly for my first time in 45 years Salmon fishing trip. Rick called my name and I identified myself. Rick confirmed I was the one he spoke to the day before and I said yes. He advised me there was not enough room on the boat for me and I needed to leave. I was completely surprised and caught off guard and didn't even know what to say. I was confused how this could happen between our calls the day before and arriving at the boat on time and going through the check-in, purchasing and payment process, and attending the briefing. Without really saying anything I gathered my stuff and left the boat. I was called by Rick about 5 hours later and he was trying to reschedule me, however he couldn't give me any specific dates and I told him I was headed out on work trip. He talked about possibly dates in August if the fishing numbers weren't hit. Something didn't feel right about how things happened so I said I was confused how I could be booked on Friday and after going through the check-in, licensed verified, renting & purchasing the supplies/equipment and paying with my credit card on the boat, assigned a location on the bow, and then attending the briefing, that I would then be informed there was no longer room for me and I need to leave. I decided to try to see his position in all of this so I asked him what happened. He told me he was just "coming out of a fog" and he really didn't know and hadn't looked into it. He made a point to say during briefing that people don't have the ability to book online because he wants to speak to every person himself before booking. He sounded to be a very controlling Captain, with right, necessity, and his choice as the captain of the boat, but I don't understand how anything could happen on that boat without him knowing based upon his own words and how he presents himself. He clearly very much knows who and how many are booked on his boat as he takes credit card numbers and documents everyone's names for a trip. At this point in the conversation, I was not feeling very comfortable rebooking because if he truly doesn't know how this booking snafu could have happened in the first place, who is to say it wouldn't happen again? On the flip side if he clearly and knowingly overbooked, why would I rebook with a business that clearly doesn't care the costs and the preparation it takes to drive to Bodega Bay and be on a boat for an all-day fishing trip that starts at 04:30am. I did review the fishing report for the Surf Scooter for the day I was kicked off the boat and it stated there were 19 anglers. Interestingly, the same boat shows previous days within the last week with up to 21 anglers. I don't know if I am comparing apples to apples, but I am really questioning what happened at this point. Was it because, although I fish a lot, I haven't fished Salmon in 45 years so they didn't want someone newer, or what? I am left to believe there was more to this story then Rick told me. I can't help but question that he knew he was overbooked but wanted the business in the future and had my credit card charged and just wanted to rebook me for another day sometime in the future. In full transparency, when I asked for him to credit me back for the purchase, he did not argue and he did, while at the same time tried to just rebook me instead since "I had already paid" and just needed to book a trip for a date he didn't have.

Best charter boat that I've ever been on out of Bodega. We booked a crab trip and had no trouble…read morecatching our limits. Do yourself a favor and have them clean and steam your crabs when you get to the dock - it makes a world of difference. I'll definitely be going out with them again and also book them for a whale watching trip to take my wife out on.

Owner forgot about our arrangements. But called, apologized and made it right. Thank you for…read moreeasing the day we said farewell to a loved one.

Can't rave enough about Captain Vince, Al, and Gary. Gary helped me find a perfect weekend date and…read moreoff i went. Vince and Al took me, a first time west coast fisher, out near Elephant Rock to fish for salmon. I went with 5 kind gentlemen and we talked about recipes, various fish stories, and nautical electronic equipment. Bagged myself a ~30 and ~20 pounder salmon and even passed my third hook to someone else to reel in! After returning to the dock Vince and Al filetted my fishes and sent me home with the biggest most heaviest doggie bag ever! Next time it will be for other fish and crab on Miss Anita once again.

Captain Aaron Orsini took a group of us out to kick off this year's salmon season. The boat is very…read morespacious and he was truly a great captain. Driving the boat, keeping our rods in the water, and answering all 3,000 questions we had was a busy task, but he was up for it. We all got a salmon totaling 5 for the boat. Based off the chatter on the radio it sounded like we did a bit better than the boats around us. Price wise, very competitive compared to other simulator companies. Compared to a party boat, I would recommend Miss Anita Charters every time. The experience and bang for your buck here doesn't compare. No more party boats for me. We will definitely be back this summer. Thank you!

Yesterday I jumped in with Josh and Cody, I did have a a blast!…read more 3 strippers 2 legal size halibuts 2 shorties 3 more than didn't hook up well, the lead broke or the knot failed Great views! Super friendly and excellent customer service! I widely recommend them, Looking forward to going out fishing with them soon. Thanks

I had a fantastic time with the lovely couple, Josh and Sarah! I got the chance to really get a…read morehands on how to put on a bait, pulling in the cages and getting the crabs out and putting them on the bucket. And to top that! Everybody got their limit! I can't wait to be back to get those delicious crabs

It's not fancy, more like "authentic"! I used to sail with my Dad as a kid and sailing with Rich…read morefelt like getting a personal tour with a friend. Our family had a great time!

Very happy we chose Bodega Bay Sailing. Rich is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the area…read moreand about sailing. We had a great time and would definitely go out on the boat with Rich again. Highly recommend!

What an epic day we had. Monk charter make sure we are all taken care of and had an excellent time…read morein the water. The boat is well-kept, the crabbing was quite an adventure and we got to view beautiful whales feeding in the water. It was a gorgeous day on the ocean followed up by an afternoon of cleaning and eating crab until our hearts were content. We loved every minute! Well worth every dollar spent!

So much fun on a smaller charter. Crewed by Captain Monk & 1st Mate with room for six crabbers,…read morefishers, or whale watchers. We saw whales, dolphins, jellies, and caught all the crab we could. What a memorable day out w friends.

This is an update of our earlier review and covers the years 2018 and 2019. First, Fish On Charter…read morehas freshwater trips targetting Kokanee salmon. We had experienced two trips with Les for this species, and it was a fun-filled adventure. Although this was a freshwater trip, I felt I did not have the expertise or hardware to troll for this species. I have caught plenty of trout in Crowley and Convict Lake on the troll, but getting these landlocked salmon requires a downrigger and the ability to troll deep. Les and his wife did a great job putting us on fish. Kokanee salmon are wonderful table fare. This year, we participated in an epic salmon trip at Bodega Bay. Les still operates the Samantha Irene and has Captain Jeff running the boat. We managed to catch our limit of King Salmon, the largest weighing 27 pounds. We also landed some 15 pounders. Again, the trip was an epic experience. As a fisherman,​ ​I have to brag. The first salmon I caught with Les was a 30 pounder! It is good to see Fish On Charters expanding its operation. ​They have a Rockfish, Lingcod trip in the winter. A November trip would be the perfect way for us to end the fishing year.

Captain Jeff and Ryan were amazing! Great communication, informative and friendly. The boat fit us…read morecomfortably, gear was in great condition, and captain knew where to go to get the salmon! It was me and my 13 year old sons first time, and because of this charter...it wont be our last! Give these guys a call for a fun fishing day in bodega bay.

Went here during an off-season. Only hand full of campers. Had a great experience, right on the…read moremarina. We had electric bikes, allowed us to cruise the whole town bodega Bay very beautiful area. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely loved Porto Bodega Marina RV Park. It was quiet and the views were spectacular. I loved…read morebeing able to walk along the harbor marina and see the sea lions and bird life. The two restaurants were also great to have within walking distance.... Highly recommend the Bacon Monkey Bread with drizzled caramel from Ginnichios! Is it a little on the pricey side? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes, imo! I loved having the open fire pit and spaces were more than adequate. Doggie friendly as well. So many great restaurants within a short driving distance. We will definitely return!

Love this beach and always enjoy coming out here for a day trip. There is an entry fee, but it's…read moreworth it for how clean, spacious, and relaxing it is. There's plenty of parking, which makes it super convenient, and it never feels too hectic even when it's busy. It's such a nice spot to just unwind, walk along the beach, and enjoy the peaceful views. They also have camping spots available, I camped here a long time ago and remember having a great experience. Whether you're planning to camp or just want a relaxing day by the water, this is one of my favorite places to visit in Bodega Bay. Definitely worth checking out :)

It's June and COLD at the beach. We don't mind. I like this beach because of the close parking and…read morethe availability of bathrooms. It's an easy (long) walk from end to end if you want some physical activity. Great spot for kites. I took a nap and woke up to this bird carefully approaching our blanket spread probably hoping for a sleepy person not guarding the snacks. Not today birds!