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Fishing charters in San Francisco, California
San Francisco's party-boat tradition goes back generations, with boats working the water outside the Golden Gate for king salmon and drifting live bait across bay flats for California halibut and striped bass. The Farallon Islands, roughly 27 miles offshore, hold some of the densest rockfish and lingcod grounds in central California.
17 charters & guides
Torpedo Wharf
San Francisco, USA
Hook'd Up Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
Flash Sport Fishing Charters
San Francisco, USA
king salmon · striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing
Berkeley, USA
striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
Lovely Martha Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
San Francisco Fishing Charters
San Francisco, USA
striped bass · lingcod
California Dawn Sportfishing
Berkeley, USA
striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
Molly's Boats
San Francisco, USA
striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURES
San Francisco, USA
king salmon · striped bass
Blue Runner Sportfishing
Sausalito, USA
king salmon
Unforgettable Fishing Adventures
San Francisco, USA
king salmon · striped bass · rockfish
Sole-Man Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
king salmon · striped bass · rockfish
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
Chucky's Pride Sport Fishing
San Francisco, USA
striped bass · rockfish
San Francisco Bay Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
striped bass
Argo Sportfishing
San Francisco, USA
striped bass · rockfish
Outer Limits
Sausalito, USA
striped bass · lingcod · rockfish
Booking a San Francisco charter: FAQ
How do I pick a fishing charter in San Francisco?
Match the boat to the fishing you want: Live-bait drifting inside the bay for halibut and stripers, trolling or mooching outside the Golden Gate for salmon, and jig-and-bait rockfish trips to the islands. Look at what each operator targets, then check the live conditions in Baitful before locking a date.
When should I book a charter in San Francisco?
The prime season is April-October (peak June-September). Good boats fill up well ahead of peak months, so book early and keep an eye on the forecast.
What can charters catch in San Francisco?
San Francisco's party-boat tradition goes back generations, with boats working the water outside the Golden Gate for king salmon and drifting live bait across bay flats for California halibut and striped bass. The Farallon Islands, roughly 27 miles offshore, hold some of the densest rockfish and lingcod grounds in central California.
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