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Lafayette, CA Fishing Trip — October

Your Lafayette, CA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 52°F1.6" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

October Weather in Lafayette

71°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

59 Guides Near Lafayette

No guides are based in Lafayette, 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
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
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
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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

Blue Catfish

freshwater
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O
N
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Channel Catfish

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

Striped Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

San Francisco16 guides · 17 miSanta Cruz12 guides · 64 miBodega Bay9 guides · 59 miHalf Moon Bay6 guides · 33 miEmeryville6 guides · 11 miSausalito6 guides · 21 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

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

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
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.

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.

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