San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip — July

Your San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 52°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in July

25 species
Coho SalmonExcellent
Coho Salmon
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Black RockfishGood
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingGood
Kelp Greenling
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
White SturgeonGood
White Sturgeon
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Great White SharkGood
Great White Shark
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Dungeness CrabFair
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodFair
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
Various

July Weather in San Francisco

55°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Matched

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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 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

Coho Salmon
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations

Retention of coho salmon is prohibited in the South Central Management Area. Check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

California Halibut
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Regulations may vary by specific location, so always check local rules.

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.

Halibut
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Specific area closures may apply; check current regulations before fishing. Gear restrictions may apply in certain areas.

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