My husband rented a pontoon boat ride as a birthday present for me. What fun it was!!! The staff…read morewere very friendly and helpful (alas my husband doesn't carry cash so we couldn't give them a tip, even though they totally deserved one...next time!) The boat was new and very nice. The instructions were clear and concise. Gave us good tips about navigating the boat around the shore and the otters! We plan to do this again before El Nino shows up. We HIGHLY recommend this company.

My husband and I (and our dog) rented the boat named The Otter Spotter last week. We were staying…read morein Cambria for a few days. For months I've been telling my husband if we have good weather while we're there, I would really love to rent a pontoon and cruise around Morro Bay. We rented pontoons in other locations in California, but never here and we had no idea which boat rental company to go to. We looked at this one and one other and clearly we made the best choice going with Morro Bay Boat Rentals. Their boats are clean, well maintained and maybe a bit larger than some others. When we walked into their shop, we were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. Good Customer Service makes a difference! Although we spoke with three different people, Dane is the one who explained the process, brought us down to the boat, clearly explained the operations of the boat, and where we could, and could not go within the bay. We had a hand radio so that if there were any problems, we could get in touch with Dane immediately, as well as let them know when we were heading back so Dane could be there waiting to help my husband pull into the boat slip. As far as our experience out in the middle of the bay, it was amazing and everything I hoped for. First of all our dog absolutely loved it. My husband was easily able to drive the boat and thoroughly enjoyed it. As for me, I was busy taking photos with my long camera lens of birds and otters and Morro rock. I have been looking forward to this for months and I was not disappointed. We were fortunate to have a sunny day and calm waters. We spent about an hour and a half cruising around, and it was truly the highlight of our time on the central coast. We radioed Dane about five minutes before we approached, and he was there at the end of the dock waiting for us. He asked us how we enjoyed our time and if everything went well. Back in the office we signed off the papers and told all three members that we were really happy with our choice to rent from them. Let's see if I can figure out how to attach some photos.

If your going out on a charter boat pick any one else other than "Starfire" unless you don't have a…read morechoice. The captain was great but the deck hands all seemed to have an attitude. One deck hand named "Josh" cussed at a customer and we heard another one cuss at a customer. Poor communication when it came to cleaning fish. Most of us were asking each other what was going on. The passengers around us were not happy with how the boat was being run. We all decided this would be our last trip this boat. I will say that the boat limited out but be prepared for fishing 400' depths (arms my get cramps reeling in)

Always get your limit with these guys. Doesn't matter what boat. All three boats are hands down the…read morebest charters in Morro Bay.

the staff was very accomodating. i forgot to pack glasses for our sunset cruise. they specifically…read morewent to their closed market and got 2 glasses... saving the day (sunset). we got to see all the wildlife that morro bay had to offere. definitely will do this again!

We rented an electric boat for a sunset cruise to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a great…read moretime. The boats are clean and very comfortable for 6-8 people. Being able to bring our own drinks and food and play our own music on their Bluetooth speaker is really nice. Be aware that driving against the current results in the boat going about 2 MPH; compared to driving with the current or slack tide, you can travel 5+ MPH so allow enough time for returning to the dock.

I honestly have taken Whale Watching tours all over the globe to always be disappointed over the…read moremoney spent to see a whale and if one surfaced it seemed like a mile away. This experience with Captain Michael Brink was off the charts. This man totally enhances the experience. The vibe is, "this never gets old" and he loves his job and does his best to give you the best experience. Not only did we experience several whales, there were several groups of playful dolphins. When bringing friends back to the central coast, we will likely entertain another Whale Watching tour with Captain Mike.

Had a great tour. We booked the tour and were expecting to have others on the boat. Due to a…read morecancellation, it was just my wife and I. We saw lots of wildlife (seals, pelicans, and lots of sea otters) It was a beautiful day and a experience we will remember

​This is a long overdue shout-out for the Kayak Shack in Morro Bay. We've used them for rentals…read morethree times now, and they have become our go-to spot. ​The staff is absolutely wonderful! Always helpful and welcoming. The location is perfect if you're planning to explore the entire bay, and the convenience of having plenty of parking makes the whole experience stress-free. On top of that, their kayak and canoe rentals are very reasonably priced. ​We've had such great experiences here that we will definitely keep using them for all our future kayak outings. One of the best ways to experience Morro Bay is in the water. Highly recommend!

Great experience. Love that its launch is out of the busy harbor area with plenty of parking…read more Kayaks are great. Easy way to get in and out of them and love the service.

Have been out with captain rich several times always had a great trip actually just booked againread more

I have waited for this trip since April. My first trip canceled to wind. Even though it was a…read morebeautiful day where I was 20 minutes away It was, not good the captain says and the captain knows best. But my day came yesterday, Beautiful day at 6AM we meet at Morro Bay. I met the 3 other fisherman, Mark and his son Cassidy, and his son Carter. This trip which is a put together trip I was sone person that did not have to pay for the whole boat. Just my 1/4th. Captain Rich was on time to pick us up on his boat and off we went through the inlet and out to see north towards Cambria. Captain explained to us what our plans were and the options we could choose. Halibut was our primary target, rock fish and ling cod 2nd, and if the salmon were biting that could change everything. On our second drift Carter caught a nice California halibut a few inches over legal. After several drifts nothing on Halibut so we changed to rock fish. Captain Rich put us on the meat as we all started to fill our limits with Reds, Ling and a mix of other rock fish. As it slowed the Captain said let's go find some sandy bottom and get back to Halibut. His intel said that the salmon were just not biting so we all agreed let's find the halibut. WE had a few bites and then I hooked up with a nice 15 pounder. Captain had some nice sandy bottoms for us to try and get them, but they just did not cooperate. All in all I loved this trip and the captan and fishing style. I have been on the Virgs and Black Pearl 6 times a year but this is the way to really enjoy fishing . Personal attention to the gear and how we are using it. Fun, Fun, Fun I look forward to many more trips with CCFC.

This review is long overdue. My parents were married for 59 years and died exactly 3 years and 12…read morehours to the minute apart from each other. They both wished to be cremated and have their ashes mixed together and scattered in front of Pirates Cove, which is where they shared their first kiss at the end of their first date in 1960. Unfortunately, that area is now a nude beach and it's people no one wants to see naked. Additionally, we had a pretty good sized crew of people coming for the scattering, so little zodiac boats weren't gonna get the job done. I lucked out in 2023 because the start of the fishing season got pushed into May. This allowed us to rent one of patriot charters and accommodate our entire crew for the scattering in a very safe, easy to access (we have many elderly folks with mobility issues) manner. I was concerned there may be an odor because it IS a fishing vessel, but everything was very clean and well kept. The staff were so incredibly considerate of our loss and behaved in an incredibly kind way. Instructions were simple and concise, and we were able to leave right on time, cruising the bay and playing some of Moms and dad's favorite music as we celebrated their journey. Moments after we scattered their ashes, the captain approached me quietly and slipped me a business card with the exact coordinates of where we had sprinkled mom and dad. That was going above and beyond as far as I'm concerned, and it never even dawned on me to ask for that - but I'm sure glad I have it. It is now a very tasteful, small tattoo signifying my parents final resting place. Thank you so much to patriot fishing, I know this wasn't a fishing review, but I can only imagine how good they take care of their fishing customers if this is how they treat grieving families. A million thank yous for your kindness!

Being a captain doesn't mean shit if they don't treat people with dignity and respect…read more Weston" Captain want to be . The girl helper did a better job respecting people . This is a shame because I've had plenty of good trips here. Suspected Racism, rude and unprofessional , untrust worthy Being a captain doesn't mean anything if you don't respect your customers. I am done fishing here and I will pass the word. Captain kept putting my fish in his friends sack's on purpose . I was so upset from the bad treatment I received since I got there at Avila port for my 1/2 day trip. I am nice and polite and respectful to others . It started when my name was mentioned as a mid-east name. Then Captain was announcing you don't need to fish in the back of the boat there is plenty of room. I was fishing in the back and caught plenty of good size fishes at leased 15 but I found only 6 fishes in my sack.he was very rude and he deliberately tried to tangle my line 2 times when I asked him what are you doing he said "don't till me what to do." I give the girl helper $25 tip $10 before we fished and $15 withe the tap she was much more nicer than the captain. I been fishing all over the coast for 40 years I never was treated this bad from a Captain. weston was sneaky and rude. I am willing to drive longer on trips and not to be treated this way. 1/2 day boat toilet smells very bad no water to wash your hands what so ever on the boat bring water to wash.

My husband and I did the kayak and lunch tour with Mandy as part of our honeymoon adventures. We…read moreabsolutely loved the entire tour! The views, the wildlife, and Mandy's knowledge made everything so enjoyable. Afterwards we enjoyed a delicious lunch with a beautiful view! The food was so fresh and so good we highly recommend this tour!!

Mandy was amazing. So many interesting facts about the estuary. the kayaking was wonderful…read more Highly recommend this tour.