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Fishing charters in San Francisco, CA

36 fishing charters around San Francisco with menus and prices taken from each operator's own site, from $10. Pick a time and book. No phone tag.

Bay Lights ChartersAlameda, CA
From $800★ 5.0 (498)
Hook'd Up SportfishingSan Francisco, CA
Request to book★ 4.9 (372)
Fish EmeryvilleEmeryville, CA
From $10★ 4.6 (246)
Flash Sport Fishing ChartersSan Francisco, CA
From $65★ 4.9 (201)
Reel Addiction SportfishingBerkeley, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (169)
Golden State SportfishingBerkeley, CA
Request to book★ 4.9 (110)
Happy Hooker Sport FishingBerkeley, CA
Request to book★ 4.7 (103)
Lovely Martha SportfishingSan Francisco, CA
From $20★ 4.8 (91)
California Dawn SportfishingBerkeley, CA
Request to book★ 4.6 (69)
North Bay Fishing ChartersBodega Bay, CA
From $325★ 5.0 (50)
Queen of Hearts At Half MoonHalf Moon Bay, CA
Request to book★ 4.6 (47)
Reel Obsession SportfishingRichmond, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (40)
Unforgettable Fishing AdventuresSan Francisco, CA
From $225★ 5.0 (35)
GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURESSan Francisco, CA
From $250★ 5.0 (33)
Salty Lady SportfishingSausalito, CA
Request to book★ 4.8 (30)
Blue Runner SportfishingSausalito, CA
From $20★ 4.5 (29)
Fish Invader SportfishingBerkeley, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (29)
New Captain Pete Sport FishingHalf Moon Bay, CA
Request to book★ 4.7 (27)
Sole-Man SportfishingSan Francisco, CA
Request to book★ 4.5 (24)
Warrior Poet SportfishingSan Francisco, CA
Request to book★ 4.8 (24)
Chucky's Pride Sport FishingSan Francisco, CA
From $2,500★ 5.0 (23)
DRAGON SPORT FISHINGPittsburg, CA
From $1,500★ 4.6 (22)
The CodFather SportfishingAlameda, CA
Request to book★ 4.6 (22)
Soo Hoo SportfishingOakley, CA
From $500★ 5.0 (20)
San Francisco Bay SportfishingSan Francisco, CA
From $1,400★ 4.7 (19)
Miss Vic SportfishingBodega Bay, CA
From $500★ 4.9 (16)
Hog Heaven Sport FishingSausalito, CA
From $15★ 4.5 (11)
Gatherer OutfittersBerkeley, CA
From $1,450★ 5.0 (6)
Josie Mac SportfishingSanta Cruz, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (5)
White Kraken Sport FishingMartinez, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (5)
David Rooney FishingRichmond, CA
From $1,800
Los Gringos ChartersCastro Valley, CA
From $90
Mooch Better Fishing - Sport Fishing CharterHalf Moon Bay, CA
Request to book★ 4.9 (37)
Bill's Sportfishing and Guide ServiceRichmond, CA
Request to book★ 5.0 (10)
Delta BASSN' Guide ServiceOakley, CA
Request to book
Gallery Paule AnglimSan Francisco, CA
Request to book

What fishing charters is actually like

A captain who knows where the fish are, all the gear on board, and a shot at the best photo of your year.

  1. Meet the captain at the dock before sunrise or midafternoon depending on the trip.
  2. Rods, bait, licenses and tackle are usually included. You just show up.
  3. Run out to the spots. Inshore trips stay in calm water, offshore trips go for bigger fish and bigger waves.
  4. Fish, with coaching if you want it. The captain cleans your catch at the end.

Bring: Sunscreen and polarized sunglasses, Hat, Snacks and drinks, Motion sickness tablets for offshore trips. Good for: Dads and daughters, bachelor groups, and anyone who wants dinner they caught themselves.

How much does it cost?

Published prices here start at $10. Most operators list a few options by duration or group size; the exact menu is on each listing.

Do I need to call to book?

No. Pick a listing, choose a time and the number of guests, and book. The operator confirms on Outset.

Where does this information come from?

From each operator's own website and public listings. Operators can claim their page and correct anything.

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