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Featured Fishing Charters In California
Everything to Know About Booking a California crab fishing charter
What are the best crab fishing charters in California?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 crab trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are Bodega Bay Roundup guided by Ty and San Fran Crab Combo Trip guided by Craig.
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The most popular cities to book a Crab charter in California are San Francisco and Bodega Bay.
What types of crab fishing charters are common in California?
Nearshore fishing is the most popular for crab in California as well as inshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in California are bottom fishing, live bait fishing, and jigging but trolling and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.
How much do California crab fishing charters cost?
for crab in California prices can range anywhere from $900 to $1,800, but the average price for a full day trip for crab in California is $1,350.
What month is best for crab fishing in California?
The best time to go fishing can depend on a number of factors. Call us to talk fishing!
Do I need a California fishing license for crab and what are the bag limits for crab 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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The Best Places to Fish in California
Other Species in California
- Albacore Tuna
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Seabass
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bonito
- Brown Trout
- Calico Bass
- California Corbina
- California Sheephead
- Chinook Salmon
- Halibut
- Kingfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Leopard Shark
- Lingcod
- Lobster
- Mahi Mahi
- Mako Shark
- Rainbow Trout
- Rockfish
- Sculpin
- Spotted Bass
- Steelhead
- Striped Bass
- Striped Marlin
- Sturgeon
- Vermillion Snapper
- White Seabass
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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- Fort Walton Beach Fishing Charters
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- Jacksonville Fishing Charters
- Jupiter Fishing Charters
- Key Largo Fishing Charters
- Key West Fishing Charters
- Kona Fishing Charters
- Marathon Fishing Charters
- Marco Island Fishing Charters
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- Port O'Connor Fishing Charters
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- San Juan Fishing Charters
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- Tampa Fishing Charters
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What's biting in California?
View Crab Fishing Reports from our damn good guides.