Riptide Charters
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Riptide Charters

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(25 reviews)
1 Johnson Pier
El Granada, CA, United States
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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, 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. 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 14 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet.

Please keep in mind that rods, reels, and terminal tackle are not included in the price of 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.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $340
    The crew offers personalized service to provide you with the best experience possible. Check in time is 6 Am at the boat. a.m. and start your search for delicious Rockfish. Bring your fishing gear, bait, and some snacks and drinks. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
    Just booked! Last booked: 13 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 31 (Sat, Sun)
    $340
    You and the rest of the group will enjoy personalized service in order to have the best experience possible. Come aboard and spend a lovely weekend day fishing for Rockfish. Check in time is 6 am at the boat.The trip departs at 7:00 a.m. and lasts for 8 hours. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day - Salmon Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $400
    Captain William always strives to provide the best possible experience for his guests. This trip will see you and other anglers chase Salmon for 8 fun-packed hours. You will leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and return to the dock at 2:00 p.m. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Tuna (Shared)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Dec 31
    $1,000
    Bring your family or friends on this exciting fishing trip for Bluefin Tuna. You will enjoy 12 hours on the water chasing this tasty species and will also have fun trying to capture it. You will need to bring your fishing gear, bait, food, and drinks. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekday
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $1,500
    Join Captain William and have a great time chasing Rockfish. The trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m. Before you come on board, make sure to bring your fishing equipment, bait, as well as some food and drinks. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
    $2,040
    You and your family or friends will have a lovely time on the rich waters of California. Join Captain William and spend 8 fun hours targeting tasty Rockfish on a weekend day. The trip begins at 6:00 a.m. and you will return at 2:00 p.m. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $2,400
    Bring your family or friends on this exciting fishing trip for Salmon. You will enjoy 8 hours on the water chasing this tasty species and will also have fun trying to capture it. You will need to bring your fishing gear, bait, food, and drinks. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
  • Private trip
    Private Salmon Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $2,400
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Tuna (Private)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Dec 31
    $3,000
    Bring your family or friends on this exciting fishing trip for Bluefin Tuna. You will enjoy 12 hours on the water chasing this tasty species and will also have fun trying to capture it. You will need to bring your fishing gear, bait, food, and drinks. Once the legal amount of fish is caught, we must head back since it's not legal to fish anymore.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
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FAQs about Riptide Charters

Riptide Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $170 per person - Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared (8 hours)
  • $170 per person - Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared (8 hours)
  • $200 per person - Full Day - Salmon Shared (8 hours)
  • $500 per person - Full Day Trip - Tuna (Shared) (12 hours)
  • $1,500 per group, additional $150 per person after 10 guests - Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekday (8 hours)
  • $2,040 per group - Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend (8 hours)
  • $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip - Salmon (8 hours)
  • $2,400 per group, additional $200 per person after 11 guests - Private Salmon Charter (8 hours)
  • $3,000 per group - Full Day Trip - Tuna (Private) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Riptide Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Riptide Charters include:
  • First Mate
Riptide Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
Riptide Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Riptide Charters include:
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

William Smith
El Granada, California, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
25 Customer reviews
Response time 13 hours
Member since November 2014
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish
Tuna (Albacore) Albacore Tuna
Tuna (Bluefin) Bluefin Tuna

Boat specs

Northwest (Headboat) originally built in 1968. Powered by a 500HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 17 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
14 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Sebastian\u2019s First Fishing Trip
Sebastian\u2019s First Fishing Trip
Good fishing
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
74%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
76%
Appropriate for children
58%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Catch intended fish
74%
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Julio R.
Sacramento, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Sebastian’s First Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on July 28, 2023
My very first fishing trip out to sea was with Captain Smitty on the Riptide so many years ago… Back then, the experience...
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Jeffrey W.
Piedmont, WV
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on June 14, 2023
Capt Hundred Dollar Bill Smith gave me some great info on how to properly land the fish and hands the gear at the same time. ...
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Candice J.
Milpitas, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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300ft rock fish/ 1st time ocean fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on June 8, 2023
Best trip ever~ As a first timer ocean fishing, highly recommend! Instant fish on. Everyone is so sweet and willing...
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Nathan H.
San Francisco, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on July 15, 2023
Nathan H. recommends Riptide Charters
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Jeffrey W.
Piedmont, WV
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on June 8, 2023
I had a great time with Capt Hundred Dollar Bill Smith and Lee
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