How To Catch Rockfish | Fishing Charters, Guides, & Trips

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Featured Fishing Trips

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in San Diego

6 hr (AM or PM)

100% (3) Guided by Shaun

30 ft 4 People From $975 total

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

Ketchikan Multi-Day Fishing

100% (3) Managed by Matt

28 ft 1 Person From $2295 total

Inshore Fishing Charter in Virginia Beach

Chesapeake Bay Monster Reds

100% (4) Guided by Jack

25 ft 5 People From $600 total

Top Types of Fishing

Nearshore

Inshore

Half Day and Full Day Trips

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Top Locations for Rockfish Fishing

San Diego

Dana Point

San Francisco

Everything to Know About Booking a rockfish fishing charter

What are the best rockfish fishing charters?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 32 rockfish trips, and the most popular trips are 6 hr (AM or PM) guided by Shaun, Ketchikan Multi-Day Fishing guided by Matt, and Chesapeake Bay Monster Reds guided by Jack.

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.

What types of rockfish fishing charters are common?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular for rockfish as well as inshore fishing and deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but heavy tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do rockfish fishing charters cost?

for rockfish prices can range anywhere from $500 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day for rockfish is $820. The average price for a full day for rockfish is $2,382.

When is the best month to go rockfish fishing?

The most popular season for rockfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for rockfish and what are the bag limits for rockfish?

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