Bethel Island, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Bethel Island, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

1 in Bethel Island + 54 Nearby

View all guides
View all 55 guides
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations

Regulations vary significantly by river system, including catch-and-release only sections and gear restrictions. A Steelhead Report Card is required in addition to a valid fishing license.

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by zone; check current regulations
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:5 3/4-inch minimum shell width

Regulations vary between the North and Central Management Areas. Check for specific gear restrictions and potential season closures due to domoic acid.

Chinook Salmon

Regulations vary widely by river and time of year; consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet for specific locations and seasons. Many rivers have specific gear restrictions and quota systems.

Start Over