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San Francisco Fishing Charters and Party Cruises

The Lovely Martha is a classic 50’ wooden-hulled boat located out of San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf. Four generations of the Rescino Family have taken experienced and novice anglers out on the San Francisco waters for over 100 years.

Capt. Mike Rescino provides exceptional quality and service on any trip you’ll experience. We offer shared and private fishing trips, party cruises, special events, bay tours, as well as memorials at sea.

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Recent Reports

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Great way to wrap up the 2026 salmon season!!!

10.25.2026

10/25/26. What a great way to wrap up our 2026 salmon season!! We finished up the day with 24 beautiful SALMON!!!  On behalf of the Lovely Martha Crew I want to thank everyone who came fishing with us this salmon season....

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Fantastic fishing at the islands!

10.24.2026

10/24/26. Today we had a 2 boat charter with my buddy Capt. Matt on the New Rayann and both boats had fantastic day at the islands. We finished up with 18 LIMITS(180) of quality rockfish & 26 lingcod!!! We are...

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40 POUND SALMON on the Lovely Martha!!!

10.22.2026

10/22/26. What a phenomenal October salmon trip!! Today we caught our biggest fish of the year weighing in at a whopping 40lbs!!! We finished up the day catching 18 SALMON for 14 anglers!!! Unfortunately we didn’t get enough to run...

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Fantastic October fishing!!!

10.18.2026

10/18/26. Wow what a day!! Today we finished up with 23 SALMON to 27lbs!!! Fantastic October fishing. We have lots of room TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY. These will be the last trips of the 2026 salmon season. Make your reservation...

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Fisherman’s Wharf
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