SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco

SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco is your ticket to an unforgettable fishing experience in The Golden City. With Captain Sean Treacy at the helm, you can sit back and wait for the fish to start biting. He’s been fishing the Bay since 1998 and knows these waters like the back of his hand. His specialty is hands-on charters for people making their first steps into the amazing world of fishing.

You’ll be fishing from the “Andrea K,” a spacious 36’ Modutech offshore sportfisher. She’s the biggest 6-pack boat in the area, so you can count on a comfortable stay on your day out. From a large cockpit and private head to a full range of navigation electronics, the Andrea K is ready for anything.

San Francisco Bay is home to a number of different fish species and Capt. Sean is ready to take you up to 20 miles out in order to find them all. Your main targets are usually Salmon, Halibut, and Sharks, with a nice supply of Sturgeon during the winter months. Whatever you end up keeping, the crew will clean it for you after the trip so you don’t have to.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price, so the only things you need to bring are fishing licenses, food, and drinks. Capt. Sean believes in using only the best equipment for the job, which in this case means Okuma rods and Avet reels.

Whatever it is you’re looking to catch here, Capt. Sean will do his best to make your angling dreams come true!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Open Load Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $400
    This is a shared trip where you will be fishing with another group. Total 6 on the boat will be fishing for a variety of species in the Bay.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    A shorter trip is a great option if you're looking to test the waters for the first time with friends and family. You'll be targeting the likes of Stripers, Halibut, Rockfish, Sharks, and others. Just make sure to bring a fishing license, all the fishing gear you need is included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,200
    The absolute best option if you want to experience everything San Francisco Bay has to offer. You'll be fishing for Stripers, Halibut, Rockfish, Sharks, and more besides. All the necessary gear will be provided, just make sure to bring along a fishing license.
  • Private trip
    No Salmon in 2023 cancled
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    1 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 27 - Nov 30
    US $2,200
    Spend the day fishing for delicious Salmon! Just bring your fishing licence and lunch, the captain will take care of the rest. The bag limit is 2 Salmon per person. Trip duration is dependent on weather conditions.

FAQs about SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco

SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Open Load Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - No Salmon in 2023 cancled (1 hour)

When you book a trip with SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma rods, Avet reels.)
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • First Mate

SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with SF Bay Sportfishing San Francisco include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Tope)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Sean Treacy
San Francisco, California, United States
11 Fishing Reports
50 Customer reviews
Response time 20 hours
Member since June 2018
Captain Sean Treacy has been fishing San Francisco Bay for more than two decades now, but that's far from the whole story. He's also tried his hand at fishing in places like the Hawaiian Islands, Gulf of Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Irish Sea, and many others. This wide range of different angling experiences have made him very adept at numerous fishing techniques, and he's always ready and willing to share what he knows with his guests.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

Modutech (Sportfishing) originally built in 1974, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 300HP John Deere engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 13 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 20 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma rods, Avet reels.
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
First Mate

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
Ages 5 and older.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Samantha G.
Citrus Heights, California
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Half day trip with Captain Sean and Yanos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2021
I took the boys out for a Father’s Day fishing trip and it was awesome! We did a half day and caught plenty of leopard, sand...
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Eleni C.
Oakland, CA
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 25, 2020
We decided to use Captain Sean and his crew for a 30th birthday. We spent the entire day with Captain Sean and his mate Gavin,...
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Robert Q.
Sacramento, California
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 23, 2020
Was the dopest deep sea fishing trip I coulda asked for was waaaaay better then I expected evrybody had a blast caught a tone...
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David M.
San Francisco, CA
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Half day trip with captain Sean

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2022
We three dads and sons 9yo had a great time fishing with captain Sean today.  He was a ton of fun to fish with, moved to find...
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Brittney H.
Sacramento, California
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 14, 2020
We went on a full day trip with Captain Sean and his first mate. It was an absolutely amazing experience.  It was very hands...
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