Patriot Sportfishing offers fishing charters, whale watching/nature cruises, and private charters out of Morro Bay, California, part of Morro Bay Landing. Rockcod season opens April 1st each year, with a genuinely simple pricing structure: one price fits all, adults and children.
Fishing Charter rates run $90 for 5 hours, $110 for 8 hours, $120 for an 8-hour Crab & Cod combo, $140 for 10 hours, or $160 for 12 hours (charters priced as ticket price times maximum load). Every trip includes an experienced crew and a hot galley selling hamburgers, burritos, sandwiches, chips, sodas, beer, and snacks — rod rentals, tackle, and licenses are purchased separately on the day of the trip (cash only on board).
Whale Watching/Nature Cruises run December through March, roughly 2 hours long, with genuine chances to see gray whales, humpback whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, pelicans, and seagulls. Burial at Sea services are also offered, running about 2 hours.
Children are welcome with no age limit, provided they weigh at least 45 pounds and have a responsible adult supervising at all times; all passengers must have a reservation, with check-in one hour before departure. The business also runs an on-site tackle shop stocked with gift certificates, tackle, apparel, fishing licenses, and gift items.
For anglers, families, and whale watchers near Morro Bay, California looking for a straightforward, clearly priced fishing or nature cruise charter, Patriot Sportfishing offers a well-established operation at Morro Bay Landing.
