Seaforth Marina · Mission Bay · San Diego
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Captain Pablo Fernandez holding a large tuna aboard the Kate Elizabeth in San Diego

At The Helm

Captain Pablo Fernandez

Owner and operator of the Kate Elizabeth, and a professional captain for @phillipfriedman / @friedmanadventures — a premier platform connecting anglers with top fishing guides.

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300+

Mile range aboard the Kate Elizabeth

6

Guests max — a true six-pack charter

USCG

Master licensed captain

Mission Bay

Seaforth Marina homeport

The Log

A career built on the water

Tap through the chapters — from a Newport Beach boatyard childhood to the wheelhouse of the Kate Elizabeth.

Coastal Roots

Growing up immersed in the Southern California coastal lifestyle, Pablo's passion for the ocean was cultivated from a very young age. Born and raised on the Southern California coast, he was introduced to the marine environment early on by his father, Mario Fernandez II, who owned and operated Pisces Marine — a well-known boat business in Newport Beach during the 1970s and 80s.

That family legacy instilled in Pablo a deep respect and understanding of the ocean and the boating industry — the kind you can only inherit by growing up around hulls, motors and morning departures.

Credentials

Licensed, trained, and accountable

Tap any card for the detail behind the credential.

With decades of combined experience on and off the water, Pablo brings passion, expertise and a genuine love for the ocean to every voyage aboard the Kate Elizabeth.