If you’re looking to explore the diverse and exciting fishing grounds that Richmond, CA has to offer, make sure that a visit to Barbarian Sportfishing charters is at the top of your list!
From hunting prehistoric Sturgeon, to chasing wild Salmon, to casting a line for tasty Halibut and more, Captain John Badger will have you experiencing the best that Northern California ‘s waters have to offer. Come aboard!
Capt. John prides himself on running a customer-oriented charter that’s also affordable. You can opt for a shared trip and make some new angling buddies, or have your captain’s expert advice and knowledge all to yourself on a private trip.
Capt. John caters to anglers of all skill levels, too. Brand new? Your captain and his deckhand warmly welcome you to join them on an adventure and will teach you everything you need to know. More experienced angler looking for that prize catch? This team is more than willing to share their local angling secrets!
And when it comes to the angling action on offer, Richmond’s California fishing opportunities are some of the best on the north coast. If you’re looking to hook huge Halibut or chase Chinook Salmon, your trip will mostly be spent in the middle of San Francisco Bay, and traveling along this scenic coast.
For excellent Sturgeon opportunities, you’ll head to nearby Martinez and face-off against these prehistoric beasts. If you want to hook a seriously big fish and earn some bragging rights, this is the adventure for you.
You’ll be traveling on board your captain’s 28’ Farallon saltwater fishing vessel, with room for up to 6 guests. Little ones age 2 and above are welcome on board, and Capt. John welcomes new anglers, so why not bring the whole family along?
Your vessel is decked out with top-quality navigational and safety gear, as well as a toilet and heated cabin. All fishing gear is included, so all you need to do is grab a fishing license and cast off on an exciting adventure aboard Barbarian Sportfishing!
FAQs about Barbarian Sportfishing
- $280 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Sturgeon (8 hours)
- $900 per group - Half Day Sturgeon – Private (AM) (7 hours)
- $900 per group - Half Day Sturgeon – Private (PM) (7 hours)
- Toilet Portable
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice Box Cooler with ice
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (Always a deck hand)
- River Fishing (California delta. )
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Light Tackle (65 pound braid, calstar, seeker penpen Fat)
- Sturgeon
Meet the Captain
10 Fishing Reports |
22 Customer reviews |
Response time within an hour |
Member since December 2019 |
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Boat specs
Farallon (Pilothouse) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 330HP Volvo D-6 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:




