Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service 

4.7/5 (44 reviews)
 1340 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804, United States

Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service 

4.7/5 (44 reviews)
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1340 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

Great trip
Captain Bill provides a thrill
Captain Bill provides a thrill
+31

Angler rating

37
4
2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 44 reviews
Showing: 5 of 44 reviews
Rich M.
Rich M.
5.0/5

Mar 8, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Ocean

Great trip

VERIFIED

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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Replied on March 10, 2025
Rich, I would like to thank all of you, for going on the trip, catching the stripers and glad everyone had a good time, it was a great day on the water! Thanks so much again Capt Bill

Stuart B.
Stuart B.
4.7/5

Jun 16, 2024

Half Day Private Charter (PM)

Captain Bill provides a thrill

VERIFIED

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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Kelly S.
Kelly S.
5.0/5

Aug 12, 2023

5 Hour Trip (PM)

Perfect trip!

VERIFIED

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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Replied on August 16, 2023
Glad everyone had a good time, caught Halibut and some shaker , great weather didn’t hurt either Thanks Kelly and boys Capt Bill Clapp

George S.
George S.

Stockton, CA

5.0/5

Jun 30, 2022

Half Day Trip (AM)

Went 1/2 day with Captain Bill

VERIFIED

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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Replied on July 3, 2022
Thank you George for the kind words, it was great having you three on the boat, it was my pleasure for sure. Thanks Again Capt Bill

Brian T.
Brian T.
4.7/5

Jul 28, 2024

Half Day Private Charter (PM)

Nice small boat, captain is a chainsmoker but keeps the pollution

VERIFIED

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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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $450 
Shared tour: for 2 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $450 
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8 Hour Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $550 
Shared tour: for 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Trolling
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $550 
Shared tour: for 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Ocean
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600 
Shared tour: for 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Private Charter (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Private Charter (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

Great trip
Captain Bill provides a thrill
Captain Bill provides a thrill
+31

Angler rating

37
4
2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 44 reviews
Showing: 5 of 44 reviews
Rich M.
Rich M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 10, 2025
Rich, I would like to thank all of you, for going on the trip, catching the stripers and glad everyone had a good time, it was a great day on the water! Thanks so much again Capt Bill

Stuart B.
Stuart B.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Bill provides a thrill

VERIFIED

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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Kelly S.
Kelly S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect trip!

VERIFIED

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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1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 16, 2023
Glad everyone had a good time, caught Halibut and some shaker , great weather didn’t hurt either Thanks Kelly and boys Capt Bill Clapp

George S.
George S.

Stockton, CA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Went 1/2 day with Captain Bill

VERIFIED

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.  

 George S. recommends Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service

Mark review as helpful

undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 3, 2022
Thank you George for the kind words, it was great having you three on the boat, it was my pleasure for sure. Thanks Again Capt Bill

Brian T.
Brian T.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Nice small boat, captain is a chainsmoker but keeps the pollution

VERIFIED

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.  

 Brian T. recommends Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service

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FAQs about Bills Sportfishing And Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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