Capitola Boat and Bait

Capitola Boat and Bait Boat Rentals $195.00 a day. Our shops are located on the Capitola and Santa Cruz wharves.

Capitola Boat and Bait and our sister store Santa Cruz Boat Rentals have the only motorized ocean skiffs for rent on Monterey Bay, so if you want to get out there, you want to come here! Boat Rental:
$175/day or $50/hour
(Rod/Reel rentals available for only $15/day!)
-Be sure to PICK UP YOUR FISHING LICENSES BEFOREHAND and call for weekend or holiday reservations! (You can buy licenses on-line he

re: https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/ )

Kayak & stand up paddle boards(CAPITOLA ONLY!)
$25/hr or $70/day single
$30/hr or $80/day double
$15/hr or $70/day SUP board

John went out this morning on his private boat launched out of Capitola and caught this marvelous specimen of a halibut....
06/15/2026

John went out this morning on his private boat launched out of Capitola and caught this marvelous specimen of a halibut. That came in at 28” weigh 10 # caught near SpongeBob on live squid. Kudos John you’re gonna be eating good tonight.

These three ventured out on a boat today and they came back with a 26 # a 25 # and a 15 # halibut. Great job guys. They ...
06/15/2026

These three ventured out on a boat today and they came back with a 26 # a 25 # and a 15 # halibut. Great job guys. They were caught using frozen herring near the 1 mile Buoy in Capitola.

Rocco went out today after work for an hour or two and caught this beautiful 32 inch 12 1/2 pound halibut by the mile Bu...
06/14/2026

Rocco went out today after work for an hour or two and caught this beautiful 32 inch 12 1/2 pound halibut by the mile Buoy in Capitola using squid.

This was Caught on frozen herring today. Nice job.
06/11/2026

This was Caught on frozen herring today. Nice job.

The two individuals successfully landed a diverse catch of halibut, lingcod, and rock cod. It was an exceptional day, an...
06/06/2026

The two individuals successfully landed a diverse catch of halibut, lingcod, and rock cod. It was an exceptional day, and congratulations are in order for everyone.

I am pleased to report that one of our very own, Rocco successfully caught a beautiful lingcod today. Great effort, Rocc...
06/06/2026

I am pleased to report that one of our very own, Rocco successfully caught a beautiful lingcod today. Great effort, Rocco. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow to assist fellow fishermen with guidance on fishing locations and techniques.

Two young men successfully caught and released a leopard shark off the Capitola Wharf today. The individuals were able t...
06/06/2026

Two young men successfully caught and released a leopard shark off the Capitola Wharf today. The individuals were able to experience the thrill of the catch, creating lasting memories of their time at the Capitola Wharf.

Ed brought in a halibut measuring 27 inches and weighing almost 9 pounds yesterday near SpongeBob. For those who are una...
06/04/2026

Ed brought in a halibut measuring 27 inches and weighing almost 9 pounds yesterday near SpongeBob.

For those who are unaware, SpongeBob is a marker designating a specific fishing area off the coast of Capitola.

Jojo has his fishing line tied up with mackerel caught yesterday off the Capitola Wharf, and they are finally starting t...
06/01/2026

Jojo has his fishing line tied up with mackerel caught yesterday off the Capitola Wharf, and they are finally starting to arrive. He was protecting his catch from a seal to protect his catch and this is what happened.

Alison reeled in a 28-inch halibut with frozen squid on Boomers Reef
05/31/2026

Alison reeled in a 28-inch halibut with frozen squid on Boomers Reef

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95010

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