Fish for rock cod on a mid-day Monterey outing
4 Hours
Cast for rock cod on a mid-day fishing trip from Monterey. Pack for changing conditions on the water and plan to take home fish you catch as an angler.
Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund of the ticket price. Booking fees are non-refundable. Groups of 5 or more incur a 15% rebooking fee. Trips may be canceled for safety, weather, or low reservations; low-reservation trips may be rescheduled or refunded.
Product ID: 5AFTQF
Your 4-hour rock cod fishing trip ends when catch limits for the target species are reached or when the scheduled trip time ends, whichever comes first.
Take motion sickness medicine at least 30 minutes before departure. If you purchase it on site, check in early enough to receive and take it.
Discovery Whale Watch/JM Sportfishing, 66 Fisherman's Wharf
With an impressive track record and enthusiastic reviews, this whale watching operation delivers memorable marine wildlife encounters in Monterey Bay. The crew, including standout guides like Isaiah and Alfredo, consistently earns praise for their marine biology expertise and friendly, attentive service. Tours typically last four hours, and guests regularly report seeing 10+ humpback whales along with orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and otters. The smaller boats create a more intimate, quieter experience where you can really feel the ride, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate help ward off the chill. One piece of advice comes up repeatedly: take Dramamine before boarding, even if you don't usually get seasick. The four-hour tours venture into open waters with real ocean swells, and several reviewers noted that those who skipped the medication regretted it. Beyond that warning, it's all positive vibes. The captains go the extra mile, lingering past scheduled times when whales breach, and guides often share their own photos for free. Easy parking and check-in, clean boats, and crew who genuinely love what they do make this a standout choice for experiencing Monterey Bay's incredible marine life.
It was awesome and exceeded my expectations. Didn’t really expect to see much, but there were 3 or 4 whales 🐳 that showed themselves frequently! The guide was very knowledgeable too.
Cindy
September 1, 2026
It was awesome and exceeded my expectations. Didn’t really expect to see much, but there were 3 or 4 whales 🐳 that showed themselves frequently! The guide was very knowledgeable too.
Cindy
September 1, 2026
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