Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon

After well over three decades of fishing the California Delta, Captain Steve Nicholas and his crew know what to fish for and where. They never give up even when the bite is slow. If you want to fish hard all day and make an outstanding catch possible, you have found the right place.

Delta Sportfishing combine an impressive local knowledge, excellent equipment, and a great fishing vessel to provide you with a productive day on the water. Their boat is a 30’ Island Hopper. It comes powered by a single 305 HP Cummins Diesel engine and has plenty of room to accommodate up to 6 fishermen comfortably.

The boat is fitted with state of the art Garmin electronics Package

All trips include the use of gear, tackle, bait, and catch cleaning. Please make sure to purchase a fishing license before the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Sturgeon Charter
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
    US $500
    This charter is a full day of Sturgeon fishing. All gear, tackle, and bait are included. All you will need to bring is a Fishing License, Sturgeon Report card. lunch and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Bay Trip – Shared
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 30
    US $550
    This trip is for a maximum of 6 anglers. You will be fishing for Halibut and Stripers. The captain will let you know which species you can keep.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
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FAQs about Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon

Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Sturgeon Charter (8 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Full Day Bay Trip – Shared (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin 8612XSV (X2)
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar Garmin 24 HD

Trips booked with Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Avet, Ambassador, St. Croix, Phoenix)
  • Live Bait (Bought before your arrival)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)

Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Delta Sportfishing - Sturgeon include:
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Steve Nicholas
Pittsburg, California, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Member since April 2018
I was introduced to fishing at a very young age and was hooked right away. I've always been drawn to the water, and it was the excitement of catching a big fish that kept me coming back for more. I guess you could say it's in my blood. To be able to do what I love for a living is a dream come true. Now, I enjoy more than anything watching people catching a fish for the first time, landing their personal biggest fish, or seeing a kid get their first fish. I get just as excited when we get a fish on the line today as I did 45 years ago as a kid.
Our Team
Jeff W.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Sturgeon Sturgeon

Boat specs

Island Hopper (Sportfishing) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 305HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin 8612XSV (X2)
Live Bait Well
Radar
Garmin 24 HD

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Avet, Ambassador, St. Croix, Phoenix
Live Bait
Bought before your arrival
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tips are appreciated

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ocean Salmon Trips Min Age 10
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Spring Sturgeon Bite is Heating Up
Spring Sturgeon Bite is Heating Up
February 24, 2024
Spring is the perfect time to experience an exciting sturgeon bite on the Delta, especially with the warming weather. Delta Sportfishing offers thrilling adventures for anglers looking to reel in these prehistoric giants. With skilled guides and favorable conditions, prepare yourself for an unforgettable fishing trip filled with adrenaline and big catches.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Richard M.
Stockton, California
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Full Day Sturgeon Charter on October 2, 2020
I have been fishing the Delta most of my life, I have never had a day like the day we fished with Delta Sportfishing. Steve,...
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Evelyn W.
Sacramento, CA
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Fishing with Steve

VERIFIED   Full Day Bay Trip – Shared on July 15, 2019
Captain Steve and his Assistant Rich were very knowledgable and Pleasant. Assisted our whole crew in Baiting our lines, helping...
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Darrell S.
Modesto, CA
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day fishing trim in the San Francisco Bay

VERIFIED   Full Day Bay Trip – Shared on June 15, 2019
My Son and I had a great time today. Steve did an excellent job finding the fish. We caught 30 plus fish and one shark. We...
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John H.
Sacramento, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day sturgeon trip with captain Steve.

VERIFIED   Full Day Bay Trip – Shared on February 23, 2019
Absolute great day with captain Steve. we all had a blast we all caught fish. Would totally recommend it next for next time
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Antioch, California
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Full day trips with Captain Steve

Full Day Bay Trip – Shared on April 28, 2018
Captain Steve makes every trip on his boat a great time by doing every thing he can to put you on fish. i have...
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