Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters In San Francisco Bay

The best nearshore fishing charters in San Francisco Bay are:

• Argo Sportfishing
• Golden State Sportfishing
• Josie Mac Sportfishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 nearshore trips in San Francisco Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Halibut / Striper (March - October) guided by Ken, San Francisco Bay Premier Trip guided by Craig, and Rock Fish / Ling Cod Combo guided by Joe.

Our guides in San Francisco Bay are rated a 4 out of 5 based on 3787 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 nearshore guides / fishing lessons in San Francisco Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides in San Francisco Bay.

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. halibut, 2. striped bass, 3. rockfish, 4. lingcod, and 5. chinook salmon.

The most common fishing techniques in San Francisco Bay are bottom fishing, artificial lure fishing, and jigging but heavy tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for nearshore fishing in San Francisco Bay can range anywhere from about $1,224 to $1,740, but the average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in San Francisco Bay is $1,500.

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 for nearshore fishing in San Francisco Bay is fall, and most anglers book their trips 123 days in advance.

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.