Half Moon Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Half Moon Bay

Wes Langell
Wes L.
Half Moon Bay, California
Reported 16 hours ago
\Today we ran an inshore combo. We had limits of rockfish, limits of striped bass, 1 lingcod and 1 halibut and were in by 12. Yesterday we had 5 albacore tuna and limits of rockfish on our offshore trip.
Monday we had limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod, 8 striped bass and 4 salmon!
Wes Langell
Wes L. Half Moon Bay, California Reported 16 hours ago
\Today we ran an inshore combo. We had limits of rockfish, limits of striped bass, 1 lingcod and 1 halibut and were in by 12. Yesterday we had 5 albacore tuna and limits of rockfish on our offshore trip.
Monday we had limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod, 8 striped bass and 4 salmon!
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
Fishing in Half Moon Bay, California
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Molly Breivis
Molly B.
San Francisco, California
Reported 5 days ago
Here's a bunch of stuff from this week: Golden Gate tours, Salmon and Whale Watching
Molly Breivis
Molly B. San Francisco, California Reported 5 days ago
Here's a bunch of stuff from this week: Golden Gate tours, Salmon and Whale Watching
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
Fishing in San Francisco, California
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James Powers
James P.
Richmond, California
Reported 2 months ago
We're catching halibut in San Francisco bay right now. The water temperature is rising and so is the bite.
James Powers
James P. Richmond, California Reported 2 months ago
We're catching halibut in San Francisco bay right now. The water temperature is rising and so is the bite.
Fishing in Richmond, California
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Recent Half Moon Bay Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great experience with captain Molly. Her navigational skills in the San Francisco sea was exceptional. I will book with her again next time I visit her great city.

    John R. | August 5, 2026

    Trip: San Francisco Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    5

    Demetric R. | July 22, 2026

    Trip: Halibut/Striped Bass

  • ★★★★★
    Had an absolute blast on our charter yesterday! We were targeting cod and salmon, and the crew delivered in every way. The captain put us right on the fish, and the deckhand worked endlessly to keep our lines ready and net our catches smoothly. Both were extremely professional, friendly, and great company throughout the trip. If you’re looking for a top-tier fishing experience, book this charter!

    Kip S. | July 22, 2026

    Trip: Half Moon Bay - Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    James and his deck hand were awesome! Made the trip easy, comfortable and very rewarding. We maxed out limit so left with a cooler filled. Will definitely use him again when we come back to the Bay Area, high recommend!

    Christopher B. | July 6, 2026

    Trip: Rockfish/Crabbing

  • ★★★★★
    Craig was excellent. He was very thorough in his communications with well timed phone calls to prepare in advance and out on the water he worked super hard to make sure each member of our party got on a fish. His deck hand Jake did a great job as well. Thank you Craig and Jake

    Cameron G. | April 3, 2026

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    Fishing with Bill was a great time. I recommend going with him to have a wonderful day!!!

    Daniel D. | June 27, 2025

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