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Capitola, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Capitola, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 48°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

April Weather in Capitola

64°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

23 Guides Near Capitola

No guides are based in Capitola, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching - Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

4.6(830)Top Rated

Year round whale watching in Monterey, CA. Trips leave at 10:00am and 1:30pm daily. Annual pass is available. Whale spotted daily all year long!

Monterey, California
J & M Sportfishing - J & M Sportfishing
J & M Sportfishing

J & M Sportfishing

4.6(224)Top Rated

Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California. We offer fishing charters that depart from Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey, California
Santa Cruz Charters - Santa Cruz Charters
Santa Cruz Charters

Santa Cruz Charters

4.8(120)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Stagnaro Charter Boats - Stagnaro Charter Boats
Stagnaro Charter Boats

Stagnaro Charter Boats

4.6(141)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Coastal Charters - Santa Cruz Coastal Charters
Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

5(78)Top Rated

Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay California BEST Fishing Charter Tour! Join Captain Rodney and crew for daily personalized fishing and wildlife viewing cruises great for all ages and experience levels.

Santa Cruz, California
Stagnaro Charters - ,
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Stagnaro Charters

4.5(78)Top Rated
inshore
Santa Cruz, California
Queen of Hearts At Half Moon - Queen of Hearts At Half Moon
Queen of Hearts At Half Moon

Queen of Hearts At Half Moon

4.7(46)Top Rated

The Queen of Hearts offers whale watching trips during January, February, and March depending on availability, when the whale watching season is at its peak along the San Mateo coastline. Our three hour trips are typically scheduled on the weekends departing at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. depending on

Half Moon Bay, California
Mooch Better Fishing - Sport Fishing Charter - Mooch Better Fishing - Sport Fishing Charter
Mooch Better Fishing - Sport Fishing Charter

Mooch Better Fishing - Sport Fishing Charter

4.9(36)Top Rated

Sport Fishing Charter Boat in Half Moon Bay, CA. We offer sport fishing for Salmon, Tuna, and Rockcod. We do Whale Watching Tours, Eco-tours, Birding, and Ash Scattering. Join us today For an adventure of a lifetime!

SalmonTuna
Half Moon Bay, California
Barbarossa Fishing Charters - Barbarossa Fishing Charters
Barbarossa Fishing Charters

Barbarossa Fishing Charters

4.9(32)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
Last Meal Sportfishing - Last Meal Sportfishing
Last Meal Sportfishing

Last Meal Sportfishing

4.7(27)Top Rated

Join us at last meal sportfishing . A private fishing charter out of moss landing. We offer Private Fishing and whale watching

Moss Landing, California
New Captain Pete Sport Fishing - New Captain Pete Sport Fishing
New Captain Pete Sport Fishing

New Captain Pete Sport Fishing

4.8(24)Top Rated
Half Moon Bay, California
Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters - Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters
Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters

Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters

5(18)Top Rated
Santa Cruz, California
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$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's Biting By Month

Peak

Spotted Bass

freshwater
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

San Francisco16 guides · 63 miSanta Cruz12 guides · 3 miHalf Moon Bay6 guides · 47 miEmeryville6 guides · 63 miSausalito6 guides · 68 miBerkeley6 guides · 64 mi

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 Fishing

  • 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.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

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