San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip — September

Your San Francisco, CA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 59°F0.3" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

25 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Black RockfishFair
Black Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Copper RockfishFair
Copper Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingFair
Kelp Greenling
Various
Vermilion RockfishFair
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
White SturgeonFair
White Sturgeon
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various
Bat RayFair
Bat Ray
Various
Blue RockfishFair
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonFair
Cabezon
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishFair
Canary Rockfish
Various
BocaccioFair
Bocaccio
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various

September Weather in San Francisco

62°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
3
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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