Riptide Charters
Riptide Charters
Riptide Charters is located in Half Moon Bay and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. The crew offers sport fishing trips off the San Mateo, and San Francisco coast of California and caters to smaller groups and charters.
Capt. William will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Rockfish, and Lingcod, depending on the season and conditions on the day. Bluefin Fishing trips are also available. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and big game fishing.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 40' Northwest boat that can safely take up to 20 anglers. This boat comes with a Microwave and a toilet.
Please keep in mind that rods, reels, and terminal tackle are not included in the price of Rock fishing but are for Bluefin for your trip. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Bait isn’t included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Riptide Charters.
DISCLAIMER – PLEASE READ The State will be implementing in-season management for the salmon fishery. This means open fishing days may be closed if the total harvest approaches the 34,900 fish harvest guideline in the San Francisco management zone. Season dates 6/27-7/22 & 8/1-8/31. There will also be a fall fishery with a 20,000 fish harvest limit. Fall season dates 9/1-10/31 from Pt. Reyes to Pigeon Point. If you book a salmon trip and the date becomes affected by these restrictions, the trip will be switched to Halibut/Bass or Rockfish/Lingcod fishing. If the trip is changed to another fishery, a partial refund will be issued. NO CANCELLATIONS Trip Price: $260 per person Rod Rental: $20 Salmon Weights: $10 each
Riptide Charters is located in Half Moon Bay and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. The crew offers sport fishing trips off the San Mateo, and San Francisco coast of California and caters to smaller groups and charters.
Capt. William will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Rockfish, and Lingcod, depending on the season and conditions on the day. Bluefin Fishing trips are also available. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and big game fishing.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 40' Northwest boat that can safely take up to 20 anglers. This boat comes with a Microwave and a toilet.
Please keep in mind that rods, reels, and terminal tackle are not included in the price of Rock fishing but are for Bluefin for your trip. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Bait isn’t included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Riptide Charters.
DISCLAIMER – PLEASE READ The State will be implementing in-season management for the salmon fishery. This means open fishing days may be closed if the total harvest approaches the 34,900 fish harvest guideline in the San Francisco management zone. Season dates 6/27-7/22 & 8/1-8/31. There will also be a fall fishery with a 20,000 fish harvest limit. Fall season dates 9/1-10/31 from Pt. Reyes to Pigeon Point. If you book a salmon trip and the date becomes affected by these restrictions, the trip will be switched to Halibut/Bass or Rockfish/Lingcod fishing. If the trip is changed to another fishery, a partial refund will be issued. NO CANCELLATIONS Trip Price: $260 per person Rod Rental: $20 Salmon Weights: $10 each
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Marie Elaine FajardoRepeat angler•
California, US•Member since 20263 trips5.0VerifiedNewWild Bonito Biteeeeee!!
Full Day - Salmon Shared on September 19, 2026 • 1 adultOne of the greatest trips I've ever had. We were suppose to go on a Salmon trip, but Captain Smith decided to have us do a Rockfish/Bonito trip. Booooyyyy I limited out on Rockfish and got a huge lingcod not even an hour later. I patiently waited for the bonito part of the trip and WOW IT WAS SO FUN!! Captain and his team are all on top of it! Everyone went home with fish. Everyone. At one point, I got sick a few times, but all good just cause Mother Nature. One member of his team gave me water and offered dramamine, but I'm already using the patch. Didn't stop me from having fun bringing home fish for my friends and family. Would recommend this charter! Note: I brought my own gear. Also, if your catch is too heavy like mine, you're okay to move your car to the dock area just to load your catch and your gear.
Jim Peterson General Contractor•California, USMember since 20244.3VerifiedNewFantastic fishing trip!
Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend on September 12, 2026 • 12 adultsCaptain Smitty and the crew were awesome! Not only did we limit high quality rockfish but we ALL got to catch hard fighting Bonito. One of the best charter tips I've been on. Highly recommend the Riptide for a hands down great trip.
Kathryn Lee•California, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewgreat day and great crew
Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 29, 2026 • 2 adultscaught 3 bontio!
Daniel Leonie•California, USMember since 20235.0Verifiedbirthday trip!
Full Day Trip - Salmon on July 15, 2026 • 9 adultstook 9 of my friends and family on a salmon charter. the captain and crew made sure we were always bait in water. all 9 of us caught fish with some limits. fantastic day.
Lander Rodriguez-Salvador•California, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedOutstanding work
Full Day - Salmon Shared on June 27, 2026 • 1 adultMy first time fishing from a boat and my first time fishing for salmon was an unforgettable experience. Conditions werent the best but Captain Smith, Angelo and Lee were great and always quick to help. Would rebook 10/10.
Brad Rust•California, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedif you want to catch fish go with Bill and Lee of Riptide you canot go wrong
Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 23, 2026 • 3 adults13 bonitos speek for themself the best fish trip in a long time, super fun🙂 ya
José Verdusco•California, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedeverything
Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 1, 2026 • 2 adults
Kenneth StrechRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20249 trips5.0VerifiedLimited out
Full Day – Rockfish Shared on November 1, 2025 • 1 adultCaptain Smitty knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish and I had my limit of rockfish by 10:30.
Ed Ramos•California, USMember since 20254.7VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain William Smith AKA Captain Smitty with gruff appearance was a knowledgeable experienced Captain and quite funny. His deck hand was Angelo kept us baited and weighted even though we were capable of hooking the bait ourselves. Originally there were supposed to be another pair of of people who were to join us, but they canceled so we had the boat to ourselves. We left at 7:30 and by 1130. We were on our way back in. We caught our limit had a great time. Thank you Captain Smitty and Angelo.
Katherine ArnottRepeat angler•California, US•Member since 20232 trips5.0VerifiedSoooo many fish!
Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on July 20, 2024 • 2 adultsMy partner and I went on this trip for his birthday as beginner ocean fishers (only our second time on an ocean charter). We got very seasick which was new for us, but the captain and crew were very understanding and we managed to catch a TON of rockfish (20 - the legal limit for us) which they filleted as well to make it easier for us to cook at home. I even caught a lingcod that had grabbed onto one of the rockfish I hooked! Highly recommend the experience but bring some Dramamine and water bottles for sure. :)
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One of the greatest trips I've ever had. We were suppose to go on a Salmon trip, but Captain Smith decided to have us do a Rockfish/Bonito trip. Booooyyyy I limited out on Rockfish and got a huge lingcod not even an hour later. I patiently waited for the bonito part of the trip and WOW IT WAS SO FUN!! Captain and his team are all on top of it! Everyone went home with fish. Everyone. At one point, I got sick a few times, but all good just cause Mother Nature. One member of his team gave me water and offered dramamine, but I'm already using the patch. Didn't stop me from having fun bringing home fish for my friends and family. Would recommend this charter! Note: I brought my own gear. Also, if your catch is too heavy like mine, you're okay to move your car to the dock area just to load your catch and your gear.
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Great charter. Do not be scared off by the rod rental. The trip rate is already very reasonable and rental fees are basically nothing. Captain and deckhand were very friendly and got us onto loads of fish in a hurry. Captain even went above and beyond when I asked him about advice on shipping my catch back because I had an airplane to catch he brought me an airline approved box and cooler with a cold ice pack and expected nothing in return. Boat was very roomy, clean, and rode the waves like butter. Would fish with them again. Highly recommended.
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Captain Smitty and the crew were awesome! Not only did we limit high quality rockfish but we ALL got to catch hard fighting Bonito. One of the best charter tips I've been on. Highly recommend the Riptide for a hands down great trip.
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caught 3 bontio!
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took 9 of my friends and family on a salmon charter. the captain and crew made sure we were always bait in water. all 9 of us caught fish with some limits. fantastic day.
Thank you for the great review!
FAQs about Riptide Charters
- US $170 per person - Bonito Shared Trip (8 hours)
- US $170 per person - Full Day – Rockfish Shared (8 hours)
- US $170 per person - Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - Full Day - Salmon Shared (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Salmon (8 hours)
- US $500 per person - Full Day Tuna (Shared Max 6 People) (12 hours)
- US $2,040 per group, additional US $170 per person after 12 guests - Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekday (8 hours)
- US $2,040 per group, additional US $170 per person after 12 guests - Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Full Day Tuna (Priv. Max 6 People) (12 hours)
- US $4,500 per group - Private Salmon Charter (8 hours)
- Toilet Tiolet on board in bathroom
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Radar
- First mate (Captain Lee has worked with me as firat mate for over 15 years)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Captain William Smith welcomes you for a fun and exciting fishing adventure out of Half Moon Bay. Fish near or far off the coast and enjoy beautiful nature.
William S.
Captain
Lee G.
First mate
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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