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Petaluma, CA Fishing Trip — October

Your Petaluma, CA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 52°F2.1" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Petaluma

71°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

59 Guides Near Petaluma

No guides are based in Petaluma, 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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Fish Emeryville - Fish Emeryville
Fish Emeryville

Fish Emeryville

4.6(240)Top Rated
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Reel Addiction Sportfishing - Reel Addiction Sportfishing
Reel Addiction Sportfishing

Reel Addiction Sportfishing

5(125)Top Rated
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Golden State Sportfishing - Golden State Sportfishing
Golden State Sportfishing

Golden State Sportfishing

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

Lovely Martha Sportfishing

4.9(83)Top Rated
inshore
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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
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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
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Reel Magic Sport Fishing Charters

Reel Magic Sport Fishing Charters

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Get hooked on the REEL MAGIC sport fishing and charters in Bodega Bay, CA. We provide fishing trips, charters, and adventures.

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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
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

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Bodega Bay, California
Bass Tub - Bass Tub
Bass Tub

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5(34)Top Rated
freshwater
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Sonoma Coast Adventures

Sonoma Coast Adventures

5(31)Top Rated
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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

Striped Bass

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

Carp

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

Spotted Bass

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.

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