Plan a Fishing Trip to Bodega Bay, CA

9 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Bodega Bay Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Steelhead
ExcellentVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Dungeness Crab
Goodsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Chinook Salmon
Goodboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Halibut
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
GoodVarious

Top Fishing Guides in Bodega Bay

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Sea Shift Sportfishing - Sea Shift Sportfishing
Sea Shift Sportfishing

Sea Shift Sportfishing

Bodega Bay, California

Bodega Bay Sportfishing Center - Sea Shift , Fort Bragg and SF. Specializing in Salmon, Halibut, Crab, Tuna Rockfish and Lingcod. Fishing Reports Available

freshwateroffshoreTunaStriped Bass
Bodega Bay, California
Pole Dancin Sportfishing - Pole Dancin Sportfishing
Pole Dancin Sportfishing

Pole Dancin Sportfishing

Bodega Bay, California

Book your next fishing charter aboard a 27’ North River with high quality fishing gear, specializing in salmon, rock fish, lingcod and crab off the Bodega Bay coast

freshwaterSalmonLingcod
Bodega Bay, California
North Bay Fishing Charters - North Bay Fishing Charters
North Bay Fishing Charters

North Bay Fishing Charters

5(42)Top Rated

North Bay Fishing Charters specializes in Charter Fishing Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay for Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Rockfish, Crab, Halibut and more

Albacore TunaBluefin TunaHalibut
Bodega Bay, California
Sonoma Coast Adventures - Sonoma Coast Adventures
Sonoma Coast Adventures

Sonoma Coast Adventures

5(31)Top Rated
Bodega Bay, California
Seven Z's Sport and Fish LLC - Seven Z's Sport and Fish LLC
Seven Z's Sport and Fish LLC

Seven Z's Sport and Fish LLC

5(6)Top Rated

Experience unforgettable fishing and scenic cruises in Bodega Bay. Our family-owned charter service offers rock cod, halibut, king salmon fishing, and whale watching along the stunning Sonoma and Marin coastline. Join us for an adventure on the water today!

CodHalibutSalmon
Bodega Bay, California
Lipstickin LLC - Lipstickin LLC
Lipstickin LLC

Lipstickin LLC

5(2)Top Rated

ipstickin LLC is a premier charter boat company based in Bodega Bay, California. We pride ourselves on providing top-quality service and unforgettable experiences for our clients. With a passion for the sea and a dedication to customer satisfaction, we strive to make every trip with us a memorable one.

Bodega Bay, California

What to Bring

Check with Bodega Bay guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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Things to Do in Bodega Bay

Activities for your non-fishing days

California Fishing License

License: Sport Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card

Specific closures and regulations apply to certain waters, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Check current regulations before fishing.