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Pleasanton, CA Fishing Trip — January

Your Pleasanton, CA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 41°F0.6" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Pleasanton

59°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

70 Guides Near Pleasanton

No guides are based in Pleasanton, 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

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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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Santa Cruz Charters - Santa Cruz Charters
Santa Cruz Charters

Santa Cruz Charters

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Stagnaro Charter Boats - Stagnaro Charter Boats
Stagnaro Charter Boats

Stagnaro Charter Boats

4.6(141)Top Rated
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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
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

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

California Dawn Sportfishing

4.7(65)Top Rated

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Berkeley, California
Stagnaro Charters - ,
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Stagnaro Charters

4.5(78)Top Rated
inshore
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

Largemouth Bass

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

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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 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.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

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.

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

Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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.

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