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Deep Sea Fishing in San Francisco
6 charter boats in San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, Emeryville and Half Moon Bay that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
San Francisco deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Berkeley Charter Boats
K Dock, 225 University Ave, Berkeley Marina, CA 94710
Targets: Halibut, Striped bass, Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Dungeness crab, Albacore
Fish Emeryville
3310 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Targets: Halibut, Striped bass, Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Albacore
Fish Invader Sportfishing
J Dock, Berkeley, CA
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Dungeness crab, Halibut, Bluefin tuna, Albacore, Shark
Flash Sport Fishing Charters
236 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Striped bass, Halibut, Lingcod, White sturgeon, Shark
Riptide Charters
1 Johnson Pier, Dock H, Berth 1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Targets: Rockfish, Lingcod, Chinook salmon, Albacore, Bluefin tuna, Bonito, Cabezon, Halibut
TigerFish Sportfishing
South San Francisco
Targets: Rockfish, Albacore, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, Halibut
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: San Francisco fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in San Francisco at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Albacore, Striped bass, Bluefin tuna, Dungeness crab.
- In season in October: Rockfish, Lingcod, Chinook salmon, Albacore (see the San Francisco season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the San Francisco wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in San Francisco: questions
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in San Francisco?
The fish these boats list most often are Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Albacore, Striped bass. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in San Francisco?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. San Francisco also runs inshore trips: 14 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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