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Inshore Fishing Charters in San Francisco
14 inshore guides in San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, Emeryville and Half Moon Bay that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
San Francisco inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Bass-Tub Sportfishing
286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, Striped bass, Bluefin tuna
Berkeley Charter Boats
K Dock, 225 University Ave, Berkeley Marina, CA 94710
Targets: Halibut, Striped bass, Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Dungeness crab, Albacore
Blue Runner Sportfishing
350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, CA 94965
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut
California Dawn Sportfishing
225 University Ave, Dock-K, Berkeley, CA 94710
Targets: Halibut, Striped bass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Chinook salmon, Dungeness crab
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
Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Berkeley Marina
Targets: Striped bass, Halibut, Bonito, Rockfish, Lingcod
Hog Heaven Sportfishing
310 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, CA
Targets: Chinook salmon, Rockfish
Lovely Martha Sportfishing
272 Jefferson St., Berth 3, San Francisco, CA 94133
Targets: Chinook salmon, Rockfish, Bonito
Pacific Pearl Charters
3310 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, Dungeness crab
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
Salty Lady Sportfishing
310 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Striped bass, Rockfish, Lingcod
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
Inshore fishing in San Francisco at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Striped bass, Albacore, 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 30 guests (the largest up to 35).
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 14 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The San Francisco fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in San Francisco: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in San Francisco?
The fish these guides list most often are Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Striped bass, Albacore. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 6 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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