Fishing Guides in Berkeley, California
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Reel Addiction Sportfishing
Golden State Sportfishing
Fish Invader Sportfishing
We are the place to catch fish! Whether we are in the Delta, Bay or Deep sea fishing our 2021 Custom Raider boat is built for your safety and comfort.
Gatherer Outfitters
Book your ticket on the Bay Area's premier Sports Fishing Charter
California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn is a 50-foot fiberglass sport fishing vessel, running out of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing
9-18-2025 - Pacific Dream - We had a great day today aboard the Pacific Dream. Our 14 man charter landed limits of striped bass, including four crew fish, 2/3 limits of quality rockfish, and 10 nice Lingcod For more information or reservations, please give us a...
What's Biting in Berkeley
4 species reported in the Berkeley area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Berkeley, CA
Fishing in Berkeley in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Berkeley — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Berkeley in February
1 species is active in and around Berkeley in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in March
3 species are active in and around Berkeley in March: Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in April
4 species are active in and around Berkeley in April: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in May
4 species are active in and around Berkeley in May: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in June
4 species are active in and around Berkeley in June: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in July
4 species are active in and around Berkeley in July: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in August
2 species are active in and around Berkeley in August: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in September
4 species are active in and around Berkeley in September: Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in October
3 species are active in and around Berkeley in October: Bluegill, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in November
2 species are active in and around Berkeley in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Berkeley's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Berkeley in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Berkeley — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Berkeley
Berkeley, California offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 6 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.
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What You Can Catch in Berkeley
Bluegill
For Bluegill enthusiasts in the Berkeley area, several smaller lakes and ponds offer surprisingly good fishing. Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park and Lake Temescal are your best bets, providing accessible and productive Bluegill habitat.
Full bluegill guide for Berkeley →Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass fishing near Berkeley offers a unique urban angling experience. While you won't find pristine wilderness, Lake Anza in Tilden Regional Park and Lake Temescal are your best bets for hooking into some bucketmouths.
Full largemouth bass guide for Berkeley →Hybrid Striped Bass
While not as common as other species, Hybrid Striped Bass can be found in some of the larger reservoirs within driving distance of Berkeley. While not directly in Berkeley, anglers often head to the California Delta or some of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) reservoirs with planted populations.
Full hybrid striped bass guide for Berkeley →Striped Bass
Striped Bass fishing near Berkeley primarily focuses on the California Delta and the San Francisco Bay. While Berkeley itself doesn't have direct access to prime Striper habitat, its proximity makes it a convenient base for anglers.
Full striped bass guide for Berkeley →Fisheries near Berkeley
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