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San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Black RockfishExcellent
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishExcellent
Copper Rockfish
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Kelp GreenlingExcellent
Kelp Greenling
Various
Vermilion RockfishExcellent
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
White SturgeonExcellent
White Sturgeon
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishExcellent
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonExcellent
Cabezon
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishExcellent
Canary Rockfish
Various
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishGood
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various

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
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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

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.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations

Regulations vary significantly by river system, including catch-and-release only sections and gear restrictions. A Steelhead Report Card is required in addition to a valid fishing license.

Chinook Salmon

Regulations vary widely by river and time of year; consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet for specific locations and seasons. Many rivers have specific gear restrictions and quota systems.

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