Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In California

The best bottom fishing charters in California are:

• Brothers Sport Fishing
• The Long Run Sport Fishing
• Pelican Sportfishing
• Breakwall Fishing Charters
• Mystic Queen Sportfishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 58 bottom fishing trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are San Francisco Crabbing - Nov/Dec guided by Craig, 6 Hour Local lobster hooping guided by Harry, and Lobster Hooping - 21' Bayliner guided by Kevin.

Our guides in California are rated a 4.5 out of 5 based on 3806 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in California.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in California as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in California are: 1. rockfish, 2. halibut, 3. yellowtail amberjack, 4. calico bass, and 5. barracuda.

Prices for bottom fishing in California can range anywhere from about $850 to $2,768, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in California is $1,052. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in California is $1,916.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in California, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in California. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in California.