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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in San Francisco Bay
What are the best fishing charters in San Francisco Bay?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 trips in San Francisco Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are San Francisco Bay Premier Trip guided by Craig, Marin Salmon Fishing guided by Anthony, and Marin County Bay Trip guided by Anthony.
Our guides in San Francisco Bay are rated a 4 out of 5 based on 9577 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 charter in are Richmond, San Francisco and South San Francisco.
Looking for kid friendly charters in San Francisco Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in San Francisco Bay.
What types of fishing charters are common in San Francisco Bay?
Inshore fishing is the most popular in San Francisco Bay as well as nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in San Francisco Bay are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. halibut, 3. rockfish, and 4. striped bass.
The most common fishing techniques in San Francisco Bay are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.
How much do San Francisco Bay fishing charters cost?
in San Francisco Bay prices can range anywhere from an affordable $1,140 to $1,560, but the average price for a half day trip in San Francisco Bay is $1,150. The average price for a full day trip in San Francisco Bay is $1,350.
What month is best for fishing in San Francisco Bay?
The most popular season for fishing in San Francisco Bay is fall, and most anglers book their trips 123 days in advance.
Do I need a San Francisco Bay fishing license and what are the bag limits in San Francisco Bay?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in San Francisco Bay, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in San Francisco Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco Bay Fishing Calendar
Species | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Chinook Salmon | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
Flounder | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Ideal |
Halibut | Great | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Great |
Leopard Shark | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Lingcod | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Good | Good | Good | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Rockfish | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Good | Good | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Striped Bass | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Good | Good |
Sturgeon | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Ideal |
White Seabass | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good |
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