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 Rockfishing 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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
+52Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Appropriate for children
72%
Friendly captain
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
98%
Oct 5, 2025
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
Highly recommended charter
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.
Great charter. Do not be scared off by the rod rental. The trip rate is already very reasonable and rental fees are basically...
Captain replied
Aug 31, 2025
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
August fishing trip
Captain 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.
Captain William Smith AKA Captain Smitty with gruff appearance was a knowledgeable experienced Captain and quite funny. His deck...
Captain replied
Aug 29, 2025
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
Riptide is a wonderful trip
took my friend George to celebrate his birthday. Captain Smith and assistant, Lee did a great job. We caught plenty of fish in a short period time. We were after rockcod and caught a couple lingcod. Riptide offers other trips such as salmon, albacore, and whale watching. I'll be back. This was so enjoyable
took my friend George to celebrate his birthday. Captain Smith and assistant, Lee did a great job. We caught plenty of fish in...
Captain replied
Nov 1, 2025
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
Limited out
Captain Smitty knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish and I had my limit of rockfish by 10:30.
Captain Smitty knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish and I had my limit of rockfish by 10:30.
Captain replied
Sep 1, 2025
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared
Caught my limit
Caught a 4 lb Cabby, black, golpher, black and yellow, brown rockfish. This charter did not leave toooo early (7:00am) which I liked. Just make sure you take dramamine before the ride and you’ll have a great time.
Caught a 4 lb Cabby, black, golpher, black and yellow, brown rockfish. This charter did not leave toooo early (7:00am) which...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
+52Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Appropriate for children
72%
Friendly captain
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highly recommended charter
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on October 5, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
August fishing trip
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on August 31, 2025
Captain 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.
Captain 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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Riptide is a wonderful trip
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on August 29, 2025
took my friend George to celebrate his birthday. Captain Smith and assistant, Lee did a great job. We caught plenty of fish in a short period time. We were after rockcod and caught a couple lingcod. Riptide offers other trips such as salmon, albacore, and whale watching. I'll be back. This was so enjoyable
took my friend George to celebrate his birthday. Captain Smith and assistant, Lee did a great job. We caught plenty of fish in a short period time. We were after rockcod and caught a couple lingcod. Riptide offers other trips such as salmon, albacore, and whale watching. I'll be back. This was so enjoyable
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Limited out
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on November 1, 2025
Captain Smitty knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish and I had my limit of rockfish by 10:30.
Captain Smitty knows what he’s doing. He put us on the fish and I had my limit of rockfish by 10:30.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Caught my limit
Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on September 1, 2025
Caught a 4 lb Cabby, black, golpher, black and yellow, brown rockfish. This charter did not leave toooo early (7:00am) which I liked. Just make sure you take dramamine before the ride and you’ll have a great time.
Caught a 4 lb Cabby, black, golpher, black and yellow, brown rockfish. This charter did not leave toooo early (7:00am) which I liked. Just make sure you take dramamine before the ride and you’ll have a great time.
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