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San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 53°F4.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

25 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutFair
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
California HalibutFair
California Halibut
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Black RockfishLow
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishLow
Copper Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingLow
Kelp Greenling
Various
Vermilion RockfishLow
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
White SturgeonLow
White Sturgeon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Great White SharkLow
Great White Shark
Various
Bat RayLow
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishLow
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonLow
Cabezon
Various
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishLow
Canary Rockfish
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various

December Weather in San Francisco

57°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Matched

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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
Lovely Martha Sportfishing - Frank Rescino
Frank Rescino

Lovely Martha Sportfishing

4.9(83)Top Rated
inshore
San Francisco, 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
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
Chuckys Pride Sport Fishing - Chuckys Pride Sport Fishing
Chuckys Pride Sport Fishing

Chuckys Pride Sport Fishing

5(23)Top Rated

"Chucky’s Pride” is one of the most beautiful sportfishing vessel located at world’s renowned San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf. The “Chucky’s Pride” offers full service charters for private groups for all occasions on the San Francisco Bay

inshore
San Francisco, California
Unforgettable Fishing Adventures - Unforgettable Fishing Adventures
Unforgettable Fishing Adventures

Unforgettable Fishing Adventures

5(19)Top Rated

Unforgettable Fishing in the San Francisco Bay and Outside the Golden Gate. Fishing for King Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, Dungeness crab, Ling Cod, Rockfish and Sharks. Experience a world class Fishery with views of the Iconic Golden Gate Bridge and located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California.

CodDungeness CrabHalibut
San Francisco, California
Argo Sportfishing - Argo Sportfishing
Argo Sportfishing

Argo Sportfishing

5(16)Top Rated
San Francisco, California
Warrior Poet Sportfishing - Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Warrior Poet Sportfishing

4.8(20)Top Rated

Come out on the Warrior Poet for full and half day fishing charters on the San Francisco Bay and beyond the Golden Gate, departing from Fisherman's Wharf. Fishing Charters for rock fish, sturgeon, stripers, salmon, shark, Dungeness crab, tuna, ling cod, halibut on the San Francisco Bay and beyond the Golden Gate.

CodDungeness CrabHalibut
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Bay Sportfishing - San Francisco Bay Sportfishing
San Francisco Bay Sportfishing

San Francisco Bay Sportfishing

4.7(19)Top Rated
inshore
San Francisco, California
Nautilus Sportfishing - Nautilus Sportfishing
Nautilus Sportfishing

Nautilus Sportfishing

4.5(8)Top Rated

Operating out of Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco, here is your chance to get on board one of the best sport fishing vessels for a private charter or open boat trip for fishing, seasonal bay tours, whale tours, or ash scatterings for burial.

inshore
San Francisco, California
SF Bravo Adventures LLC - SF Bravo Adventures LLC
SF Bravo Adventures LLC

SF Bravo Adventures LLC

5(1)Top Rated

SF Bravo Adventures is your ticket to the San Francisco Bay with the best crew and boats for all of your bucket list adventures. Bring the family! Book Now!

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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Dungeness Crab

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

Coho Salmon

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

Halibut

saltwater
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

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by zone; check current regulations
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:5 3/4-inch minimum shell width

Regulations vary between the North and Central Management Areas. Check for specific gear restrictions and potential season closures due to domoic acid.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day in aggregate with other flatfish species
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

Pacific Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 10 fish Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling (RCG) complex aggregate limit. Check specific Marine Protected Area (MPA) regulations for closures.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet.

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