If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area then take a day out of checking out the city sights and head out onto the water. Captain Bill Clapp loves to take small groups of people out to search for what lurks in the waters around the bay. With over 30 years of fishing in the area, you’re in safe and knowledgeable hands with Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service.
He owns a 21’ North River Aluminum fishing boat that can accommodate up to 4 people. Originally built in 2006, it’s powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. With this kind of speed, he can take you anywhere. It includes a roof cover to protect you from the sun or the rain as you fish away.
With Captain Bill you can explore the river, the delta, or the bay as the whole water system is within reach. Striped Bass and Sturgeon are his fish targets of choice year-round. He’ll fish the bay once season picks up, where you can target Halibut, Sharks, and Stripers.
All you need to pull them in is provided. Top of the range rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures are in his inventory for maximizing your chances of catching some big ones.
Take the basics with you - food, drinks, licenses. If you plan to target Sturgeon then a report card is required along with your license. Bring these things with you and go fishing!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
79%
Mar 8, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Ocean
Enjoyed our trip with Bill will definitely go out with him again
Enjoyed our trip with Bill will definitely go out with him again
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Jun 16, 2024
Half Day Private Charter (PM)
Capt Bill took us out on Father’s Day with only a 24 hr notice He picked us up at the dock and was friendly ,yet professional Took us out with his fish finder to find a bait ball and we hauled in a 13 lb halibut within 20 minutes My two daughters caught three more legal ones till the waves got really choppy It was our decision to return to the dock Bill expertly filleted 30 lbs of fish down to ten tasty pounds of fillet We had a great time and highly recommend Capt Bill for a fun trip
Capt Bill took us out on Father’s Day with only a 24 hr notice He picked us up at the dock and was friendly ,yet professional...
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Aug 12, 2023
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Took two teenage boys fishing in the bay for their first time. Capt Bill was absolutely amazing! He explained to them everything they needed to know and guided them. We all learned so much about fishing boats and fishing in the bay. ... and along the way caught the limit of halibut. We are already talking about when to do our next adventure with Capt Bill.
Took two teenage boys fishing in the bay for their first time. Capt Bill was absolutely amazing! He explained to them everything...
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Stockton, CA
Jun 30, 2022
Half Day Trip (AM)
My son in law, grandson and myself had a great day with Captain Bill went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience even though us older guys didn't catch any fish that we could keep the boy caught 6 and got to bring home 2 and that was what it was all about. We will be using Captain Bill again probably the Sacramento River Adventure next going after some Sturgeon.
My son in law, grandson and myself had a great day with Captain Bill went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience...
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Jul 28, 2024
Half Day Private Charter (PM)
Nice well run boat. We fished Fishermen wharf and Richmond flats but got no keepers. A boat that went outside Golden gate came back with 7 limits.
Nice well run boat. We fished Fishermen wharf and Richmond flats but got no keepers. A boat that went outside Golden gate came...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
79%
Experience:
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8 Hour Trip – Ocean on March 8, 2025
Enjoyed our trip with Bill will definitely go out with him again
Enjoyed our trip with Bill will definitely go out with him again
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Half Day Private Charter (PM) on June 16, 2024
Capt Bill took us out on Father’s Day with only a 24 hr notice He picked us up at the dock and was friendly ,yet professional Took us out with his fish finder to find a bait ball and we hauled in a 13 lb halibut within 20 minutes My two daughters caught three more legal ones till the waves got really choppy It was our decision to return to the dock Bill expertly filleted 30 lbs of fish down to ten tasty pounds of fillet We had a great time and highly recommend Capt Bill for a fun trip
Capt Bill took us out on Father’s Day with only a 24 hr notice He picked us up at the dock and was friendly ,yet professional Took us out with his fish finder to find a bait ball and we hauled in a 13 lb halibut within 20 minutes My two daughters caught three more legal ones till the waves got really choppy It was our decision to return to the dock Bill expertly filleted 30 lbs of fish down to ten tasty pounds of fillet We had a great time and highly recommend Capt Bill for a fun trip
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5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 2023
Took two teenage boys fishing in the bay for their first time. Capt Bill was absolutely amazing! He explained to them everything they needed to know and guided them. We all learned so much about fishing boats and fishing in the bay. ... and along the way caught the limit of halibut. We are already talking about when to do our next adventure with Capt Bill.
Took two teenage boys fishing in the bay for their first time. Capt Bill was absolutely amazing! He explained to them everything they needed to know and guided them. We all learned so much about fishing boats and fishing in the bay. ... and along the way caught the limit of halibut. We are already talking about when to do our next adventure with Capt Bill.
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Stockton, CA
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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2022
My son in law, grandson and myself had a great day with Captain Bill went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience even though us older guys didn't catch any fish that we could keep the boy caught 6 and got to bring home 2 and that was what it was all about. We will be using Captain Bill again probably the Sacramento River Adventure next going after some Sturgeon.
My son in law, grandson and myself had a great day with Captain Bill went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience even though us older guys didn't catch any fish that we could keep the boy caught 6 and got to bring home 2 and that was what it was all about. We will be using Captain Bill again probably the Sacramento River Adventure next going after some Sturgeon.
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Half Day Private Charter (PM) on July 28, 2024
Nice well run boat. We fished Fishermen wharf and Richmond flats but got no keepers. A boat that went outside Golden gate came back with 7 limits.
Nice well run boat. We fished Fishermen wharf and Richmond flats but got no keepers. A boat that went outside Golden gate came back with 7 limits.
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