San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip — November

Your San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 55°F2.7" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

25 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
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

November Weather in San Francisco

58°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
8
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.

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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.

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.

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