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Fairfield, CA Fishing Trip — August

Your Fairfield, CA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 58°F0" rain · 0 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Fairfield

89°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
0"
Rainfall
0
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

56 Guides Near Fairfield

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

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Hook'd Up Sportfishing - Hook'd Up Sportfishing
Hook'd Up Sportfishing

Hook'd Up Sportfishing

4.9(329)Top Rated

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San Francisco, California
Fish Emeryville - Fish Emeryville
Fish Emeryville

Fish Emeryville

4.6(240)Top Rated
Emeryville, California
Reel Addiction Sportfishing - Reel Addiction Sportfishing
Reel Addiction Sportfishing

Reel Addiction Sportfishing

5(125)Top Rated
Berkeley, California
Golden State Sportfishing - Golden State Sportfishing
Golden State Sportfishing

Golden State Sportfishing

5(98)Top Rated
Berkeley, California
Lovely Martha Sportfishing - Frank Rescino
Frank Rescino

Lovely Martha Sportfishing

4.9(83)Top Rated
inshore
San Francisco, California
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing - Happy Hooker Sport Fishing
Happy Hooker Sport Fishing

Happy Hooker Sport Fishing

4.6(96)Top Rated

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...

LingcodStriped Bass
Berkeley, California
San Francisco Fishing Charters - San Francisco Fishing Charters
San Francisco Fishing Charters

San Francisco Fishing Charters

4.8(73)Top Rated

Do you have questions about our Fishing Charter Boat services? Contact us today!

San Francisco, California
California Dawn Sportfishing - California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing

California Dawn Sportfishing

4.7(65)Top Rated

California Dawn is a 50-foot fiberglass sport fishing vessel, running out of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Berkeley, California
Bass Tub - Bass Tub
Bass Tub

Bass Tub

5(34)Top Rated
freshwater
San Francisco, California
GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURES - GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURES
GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURES

GATECRASHER FISHING ADVENTURES

5(30)Top Rated

Come join www.gatecrasherfishing.com for an epic guided saltwater fishing experience for Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, Shark, Sturgeon, Ling Cod, Rock Cod, Crab.

CodHalibutSalmon
San Francisco, California
Fish Invader Sportfishing - Fish Invader Sportfishing
Fish Invader Sportfishing

Fish Invader Sportfishing

5(24)Top Rated

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.

Berkeley, California
Salty Lady Sportfishing - Salty Lady Sportfishing
Salty Lady Sportfishing

Salty Lady Sportfishing

4.8(29)Top Rated
Sausalito, 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
1 / 2

White Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Crappie

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

Flathead Catfish

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

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San Francisco16 guides · 38 miBodega Bay9 guides · 56 miHalf Moon Bay6 guides · 58 miEmeryville6 guides · 33 miSausalito6 guides · 37 miBerkeley6 guides · 31 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 / 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.

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Species Regulations

White Bass
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.

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

Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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.

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.

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