Our
Crew
Captain
Leslie Pemberton has operated guided sport charter fishing
boats out of Seward, Alaska since 1982, and is one of the most experienced
captains in the Seward charter fleet, having fished the waters in and
around Resurrection Bay for over twenty years.
Captain
Pemberton came to Alaska in 1974 and landed in Dutch Harbor, first working
in the commercial fishing industry on crab boats and halibut longliners,
and earning a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Ocean Masters license in 1978.
After operating pilot and ferry vessels out of Dutch Harbor, the skipper
began spending summers in Seward, guiding fishing charter vessels for
the U.S. military. In 1994, Captain Pemberton launched Puffin Fishing
Charters with a 28-foot-Bayliner. Through knowledge, experience, dedication,
and plain hard work, the company has grown to a fleet of two 36-foot
Coast Guard inspected sport fishing boats, and is one of the more successful
and productive fishing charter companies in Seward.
Captain
Pemberton recognizes that your fishing trip may be a once-in-a-lifetime
event and works very hard to make your trip a memorable (and productive)
one, while still keeping safety the utmost priority.
Captain Nate Smith
Nate is a US Coast Guard Licensed 100-ton Master. He spent his younger years on mountain streams and lakes growing up in Montana before moving to the Seattle area. He then started a twelve year career in the crabbing industry out of Dutch Harbor and Russia in the Bering sea. 
This is how he discovered the beauty and ruggedness of Alaska and its why he eventually moved here nine years ago. He has been working on charter boats out of Seward for six years. The vast amount of time he has spent on the water gives him the experience, knowledge and safety skills to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and fun-filled day.
Captain
Andy Martin
Always on the hunt for big fish, Capt. Andy Martin works for Puffin Charters during the summer and operates his own saltwater and river guide service in Southern Oregon during the falls and winters. Capt.
Andy first came to Alaska to guide on the Kenai River, but his love for offshore salmon, halibut and lingcod fishing brought him to Seward. A former newspaper reporter and editor, Andy changed careers to being a full-time guide and charter boat captain because he is passionate about teaching others how to fish and enjoys helping people experience the thrill of catching lunker halibut and aerobatic salmon. Andy is also a prolific outdoor writer who regularly contributes to SaltWater Sportsman, Fishing & Hunting News, Fish Alaska, Salmon Trout Steelheader, Game & Fish and ESPN Outdoors.
Andy is the Captain for all the Puffin boats. Photo credit Capt. Andy Martin.
Captain
Eric Higbee
Puffin Fishing Charters would like to welcome back Capt. Eric Higbee for the 2010 season.
Capt. Eric has worked on and off for us during the last 15 years and we are excited to have him aboard.
His contagious enthusiasium for fishing and his obsession to get the big one (though we keep trying to tone him down a bit) means you will not be discouraged. Capt. Eric is operating all vessels.
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This is Puffin Charter's Rod and Reel Gang from the 2009, commercial halibut season in September. 175 fish in 5 hours! All Rod n Reel. Sold to Captain Jack's Seafood Locker. It just does not get any better than this!
