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Everything to Know About Booking a California chinook salmon fishing charter
What are the best chinook salmon fishing charters in California?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 chinook salmon trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are San Francisco Bay Premier Trip guided by Craig, Marin Salmon Fishing guided by Anthony, and Sacramento River Kings guided by Jacob.
Our guides in California are rated a 4 out of 5 based on 2549 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.
The most popular cities to book a Chinook Salmon charter in California are Richmond, San Francisco and Bodega Bay.
Looking for kid friendly chinook salmon guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly chinook salmon guides in California.
What types of chinook salmon fishing charters are common in California?
Nearshore fishing is the most popular for chinook salmon in California as well as inshore fishing and river fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in California are trolling, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.
How much do California chinook salmon fishing charters cost?
for chinook salmon in California prices can range anywhere from about $815 to $1,557, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in California is $1,010. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in California is $1,256.
What month is best for chinook salmon fishing in California?
The most popular season for chinook salmon fishing in California is fall, and most anglers book their trips 123 days in advance.
Do I need a California fishing license for chinook salmon and what are the bag limits for chinook salmon in California?
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.
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Other Fishing Species in California
- Albacore Tuna
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Seabass
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bonito
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Calico Bass
- California Corbina
- California Sheephead
- Crab
- Golden Dorado
- Golden Trout
- Halibut
- Kingfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Leopard Shark
- Lingcod
- Lobster
- Mahi Mahi
- Mako Shark
- Rainbow Trout
- Rockfish
- Sculpin
- Skipjack Tuna
- Spotted Bass
- Steelhead
- Striped Bass
- Striped Marlin
- Sturgeon
- White Seabass
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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