Hook'd Up Sportfishing

Had an absolute blast fishing with Captain Steve Mitchell yesterday. Took my son and his friends for his birthday. Caught the boat's limit of Halibut. Couldn't be happier. Will definitely be doing another trip with Hook'd Up Sportfishing again in the near future. Thank you Captain Steven Mitchell!!!

This review is long overdue. 2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of experiencing an amazing fishing day with my family and Captain Steve @ Hook'd Up Sportfishing. I've only been on a charter in Cabo while fishing for Mahi. This sturgeon experience was a level up. I'm out with the cuzzos to take their 95yr old Grandpa out fishing as this could be his last trip. God's plan worked out as on first bite Grandpa reeled in a 5 footer! It wouldn't have been possible without Steve's coaching and patience to get the fish hauled in. Soon after we all got some action, with my fight of a lifetime coming in heavy. Never have I ever fought a fish that hard and Steve was in my ear the whole time to ensure we didn't lose it. I'm eager to go again after that experience that Steve made happen. Look no further when it comes to choosing your next charter. Captain Steve will ensure your journey from sunrise to sunset will be worthwhile. Thank you Steve for being so cool to work with, your passion you put into your craft and the energy & knowledge you filled us with that day. I appreciate you brother!

Captain Steve knows sturgeon fishing. If you want to get on a sturgeon, this is your boat. The fish were not biting that well but the sturgeon were under the boat all day and saw more than a handful breach the water. I have nothing but compliments to say and will for sure be coming back for round 2 before the end of the year.Thanks for the awesome experience Captain Steve!

Halibut Fishing Trip May 24, 2019We booked a private charter (6 men) with Hook'd Sportfishing. Captain Steve and Deck mate James was fantastic. We left from the Berkeley Marina J Dock. Captain Steve and James were early, which is always good to see when your scheduled to leave at 6am.We had a late start due to a fellow charter couldn't get his boat started and Captain Steve jumped into help. I thought that was really cool, he didn't have to, but he did.Once we got ready to move they went over the safety instructions, where the life vests were, etc.Once we started to move, Deck Mate James showed us different things from other fishing charters catching fish, to site seeing like Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge to a swimming sea lion. Our first stop was in SF to pick up ice for our future catch, and over to the live bait section. Then off we went.Captain Steve hit his first spot and within minutes we had fish on. From that point forward, we fished. If it got slow he would reposition us according to his fish radar or other areas he knew about. Right around 2pm when most charters quit and you got what you got you go back in to dock. Not Captain Steve, we were 4 short of our 18 Halibut and he asked if we want to limit out, and we said heck ya, let's go. He went to another 2 spots until we got our limit. Captain Steve said it ain't over until the fat lady sings, he was right, it got us pumped and we tried our hardest. In addition to the Halibut we caught 2 Stripers., 1 sand shark (released) and a stingray (small bat-ring) I caught that one, that was a nice fight, he was released. Everything on this boat is according to the rules, they measure every fish, too small by a 1/4" back in the water they go.Forget any bad reviews you read, this was my first trip on this charter and we have already booked a Salmon Trip in July. For any future trips, this is my boat. Prices are fair, you can bring an ice chest with drinks and food on board. I've been on other charters and they try and get you fish, if you do, you do, if not too bad and they leave on time. I loved the personal attention Captain Steve & James gives you, you end up becoming family. I can honestly say this is my BEST fishing trip ever.There is a small restroom onboard just in case you need it. When you return to the dock, Captain Steve brings out all the fish for you for a photo op. Then he will fillet them. Another great job, we ended up with so much fish fillets. We tipped him for this service, filleting 18 Halibut & 2 Stripers was a lot, but he didn't complain.If your looking for a fishing trip, definitely use Hook'd Fishing aka "Top Gun". Fishing is always hard, you don't always catch fish, but I believe with Captain Steve you have the best chance to do so.Thanks again Captain Steve and James, we will see you again in July, let's limit out in Salmon!!

Captain Steve and his crew are awesome. My hubby booked a trip, thinking we were going to be fishing the Bay, not the Delta. Long story short, Steve and company patiently waited for us to arrive after we fudged the driving directions - and didn't make a big deal about us being late. From there, it was a great trip. Steve is a good host, he sets expectations well and is very excited to coach you through landing some big fish. Our morning started off with some undersize sturgeon - which we released - and then no bites for a while. Undeterred, Steve changed strategy and was happy to stay out on the water until seeing it come good. In the end, we caught 51" and 58" sturgeons, which made for a really happy fishing party. We were back after dusk, with our late-in-the-day catches. The team then cleaned and filleted the fish, so we had plenty of sturgeon to take home and cook. Worth noting is that you should confirm the pickup location, so you don't end up on a manic drive. Also, this is a sunrise-to-sunset trip during the winter, so bring plenty of food and drink--and of course, warm and windproof clothing. Facilities onboard are basic; it's definitely not a cheese-and-bubbly cruise. But, as far as skipper and crew go, they do their best to keep the day fun and catch them fish!Thank you Steve and crew for a memorable day out!

A Captain and a GentlemanI took the time to call and speak to Captain Steve before booking. I explained that I wanted to take my special needs son on his first fishing trip. I asked if it would be OK if we had the whole boat for just the two of us. He said it was fine. I enquired if I needed to go on the website to book and put a deposit. He was quick to say no because the site "takes fees". He suggested instead that I give him my credit card over the phone. After flying out to the West Coast specifically for this trip bad luck/weather befell us and a huge storm blew in. Captain Steve reached out to me explaining that the weather (especially for a first timer) was gonna make for a brutal experience and slim odds of catching fish. He offered to take us on another date or to issue a full refund in the hope that we'd book again. That I will certainly do! The type of professionalism, compassion and plain ole human decency that Captain Steve demonstrated is unfortunately very rare nowadays. I WILL DEFINITELY BOOK WITH THIS OUTFITTER again as I want my son to meet Captain Steve.

The trips I take with Captain Steve are always exciting. Captain Steve knows how to hunt sturgeon and always finds them. I have been on other boats and rather than just park and pray for fish, Steve hunts for them using modern technology with all the latest gear. If you are a beginning or experienced sturgeon fisher, I highly recommend fishing with Hook'd Up Sportfishing. Steve teaches how to hunt and how to catch. He shows you what the fish are doing, why they are doing it and what they are going to do next. When we hook up with one of these prehistoric animals the adrenaline starts flowing and the excitement is just beginning. Don't be surprised if you get hooked on Hook'd Up Sportfishing, If sturgeon fishing isn't your thing, then try his other boat, the Malia Kai for all the other Bay and Ocean fishing experiences.

Tons of fun! He knew all the fish hiding spots, we reached our max within a couple hours. We fished for cod. He hooked up his poles for us to use with bait and weights, everything you need, helped whoever wanted help with unhooking fish, and filleted them all for us when we were done! We all want to go again for sturgeon next time! Such a cool dude

Hey everyone I just want to say if your looking to go on this boat it's the best decision you can make . Captain Steve is dedicated to put you on a fish and he definitely knows where to find them . Not only that he is a real cool guy and it's really important for him to make his clients happy . If I where you I wouldn't go on any other charter but this one

This man Sean is very knowledgeable and is a true fisherman. I learned that fishing for different fish requires different type of rigging. A day with Sean on the water and you are guaranteed to catch fish