| 2011 Events & NEWS at Golden Bear Fishing Charters |
BLACK ROCKFISH
| Typical LINGCOD |
| RECENT ROCKFISH FISH REPORTS The rockfish and ling cod season runs 15 May to 31 October this year. The reports from both sports and commercial fishermen is that the fishery is very strong. This year the rock fishing limit is ten of which 4 can be Cabezons, additionally, two ling cod may be taken. |
The pot sits on the bottom. The crab crawl into the ring and eat the bait. A deckhand will hook the buoy for the
fisherman who will pull the pot (and the big, fat crab, hopefully). Once the pot is at the surface, the deckhand will
assist the fisherman getting the pot landed on the deck. You will be able to keep the legal crabs, after being checked
by the deckhand for size and sex (no females). You can toss back the small ones, taking care not to let them catch
you, or a deckhand will assist. Then after re-baiting the pot, it is tossed over again. It is truly a fun fishing trip as it is
so active! We will be offering three large propane boiler pots ashore so that you may catch, cook and eat on the
spot, or cook them and ice them for their trip home.
fisherman who will pull the pot (and the big, fat crab, hopefully). Once the pot is at the surface, the deckhand will
assist the fisherman getting the pot landed on the deck. You will be able to keep the legal crabs, after being checked
by the deckhand for size and sex (no females). You can toss back the small ones, taking care not to let them catch
you, or a deckhand will assist. Then after re-baiting the pot, it is tossed over again. It is truly a fun fishing trip as it is
so active! We will be offering three large propane boiler pots ashore so that you may catch, cook and eat on the
spot, or cook them and ice them for their trip home.
| SIGHTSEEING TRIPS Group charters can be booked to carry groups out to the famed St. George’s Reef Light House just a few miles offshore. When built in the late 1800’s, it was America’s most expensive lighthouse structure built to that date. Just a slow coastal ride amongst the islands and down the coast may tickle the fancy of those just wanting to get out on the water for a leisurely ride. |
| BURIAL AT SEA Grandfather may have been a Navy man, or a Marine or in the Army. His wishes for his ashes to be buried at sea could not be better honored than aboard the GOLDEN BEAR. From my extensive maritime collection, I have the dress blue uniform of a World War II Merchant Marine Captain. A US Navy chaplain has prepared for me the rites honoring a serviceman. A more respectful and befitting service cannot be found for our honored veterans. This service is available, of course, to others wishing their final resting place to be along the coast. |
CALIFORNIA GREY WHALE WATCHING
Going to sea to watch for the California Grey whales as they head north to their Alaskan
feeding grounds is from March through May. Sometimes the whales are close to shore,
and sometimes we have to go to sea a ways to find them. Often times we see killer
sharks accompanying the slowly moving whales. Bring your binoculars (the best are 7x
50’s), cameras and video cameras. We do have a half dozen pairs of 7 x 50’s binoculars
for those who don’t have any.
The whales are visible in December, heading south to the warm waters of Baja
California, for rest, relaxation and to have their young. So a December whale watching
trip, especially from Christmas to New Year’s is a great time to see the whales!
Going to sea to watch for the California Grey whales as they head north to their Alaskan
feeding grounds is from March through May. Sometimes the whales are close to shore,
and sometimes we have to go to sea a ways to find them. Often times we see killer
sharks accompanying the slowly moving whales. Bring your binoculars (the best are 7x
50’s), cameras and video cameras. We do have a half dozen pairs of 7 x 50’s binoculars
for those who don’t have any.
The whales are visible in December, heading south to the warm waters of Baja
California, for rest, relaxation and to have their young. So a December whale watching
trip, especially from Christmas to New Year’s is a great time to see the whales!
SPORT DUNGENESS CRAB FISHING
In the fall we offer sport crabbing for Dungeness crab. The limit per person is ten legal size
males per day. This is a fun fishery as the pots are baited and lowered over the side by
the fisherman. They are hoisted back up on the boat via our crab davit (crane) with block
(pulley) to pull them back onboard. There is a long line connected to the crab ring and a
buoy which floats on top of the water.
In the fall we offer sport crabbing for Dungeness crab. The limit per person is ten legal size
males per day. This is a fun fishery as the pots are baited and lowered over the side by
the fisherman. They are hoisted back up on the boat via our crab davit (crane) with block
(pulley) to pull them back onboard. There is a long line connected to the crab ring and a
buoy which floats on top of the water.
St. George's Lighthouse
ALEUTIAN GEESE
This close relative of the Canadian goose lives far to the west of the
Alaskan mainland in the barren islands of the Aleutian Island chain.
Locally, a weekend when the Aleutian Geese arrive in Crescent City
has been set aside for celebration. Use your computer to keep in
touch as to when this weekend is planned. The Crescent City
Chamber of Commerce, the local newspaper “The Daily Triplicate”
and “googling” Crescent City Aleutian Goose Festival should give
you all the information you need.
This close relative of the Canadian goose lives far to the west of the
Alaskan mainland in the barren islands of the Aleutian Island chain.
Locally, a weekend when the Aleutian Geese arrive in Crescent City
has been set aside for celebration. Use your computer to keep in
touch as to when this weekend is planned. The Crescent City
Chamber of Commerce, the local newspaper “The Daily Triplicate”
and “googling” Crescent City Aleutian Goose Festival should give
you all the information you need.
This year nature goers will once again take advantage of the daily
boat tours and many different species of bird were spotted in addition
to seeing whales, sea lions and harbor seals. The Festival is year is
first weekend of May. From the boat, we can approach to within 500
feet of the birds which should allow some great photography and
binocular work and will dazzle the big bird lovers.
boat tours and many different species of bird were spotted in addition
to seeing whales, sea lions and harbor seals. The Festival is year is
first weekend of May. From the boat, we can approach to within 500
feet of the birds which should allow some great photography and
binocular work and will dazzle the big bird lovers.
WHAT’S HAPPENING OVER AT THE COAST?
“No trip is cast in stone“. Call us to see what the sea conditions are and
what our recommendations for a fun day at the seashore might be. “Great
fun” might not even be at sea. Just several days ago, at low tide, we took
our shovels right down to the sand at the end of our dock and within 45
minutes had a pile of great big quahog clams, which made for a delicious
meal of fried clam strips and Boston Clam Chowder!
“No trip is cast in stone“. Call us to see what the sea conditions are and
what our recommendations for a fun day at the seashore might be. “Great
fun” might not even be at sea. Just several days ago, at low tide, we took
our shovels right down to the sand at the end of our dock and within 45
minutes had a pile of great big quahog clams, which made for a delicious
meal of fried clam strips and Boston Clam Chowder!
A Quahog Clam
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