Captain Anthony Langes of
HelpUFish Sportfishing grew up fishing these Bay waters and works with some the best fishermen in the area.
  Our goal is to make great fishing memories for others.
IF fishing is your passion, or if your never caught a fish, it’s always a fun adventure on the water!

About the boat
The "REEL ESCAPE" is a 1986 Sportcraft 300 Offshore Sportfisherman. She’s a classic fishing machine heavy fiberglass hull well built for tough oceans and custom built for sportfishing
She has a great layout for live bait drifting, casting, jigging, trolling, or on anchor!
Fullday trips typlically 8-10hrs,
halfdays 4-5hrs.
Fishing trips are great business & team building events, and make great memories for families and friends!

The boat was repowered 2022 with twin screw GM Vortec HD 5.7 engines and 2 to 1 Velvet Drive Transmissions. With a max cruising speed of 35 knots!

There is plenty of elbow room on the fishing deck and a comfortable cabin to get out of the weather. There is a flushing toilet and cabin seating space for a full load of 6 anglers.
Upgraded Lowrance HDS electronics 12" monitors chart and sonar,  a Bluetooth stereo, for your enjoyment.

Captain provides safety equipment, quality rods, Avet reels, bait, and quality fishing gear needed, plus fish cleaning.
All U need is a lunch and fishing license, youre all set to go fishing and have a great day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    HALFDAY BAY (Private Charter (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Shared trips need 4 passengers min. Halfdays trips are 4-5hrs and usually inshore. Its a Great way to do some fishing and see the sights! U will be fishing for the best avalible action in season. For serious fisherman, Fullday trip is recommended...
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    HALFDAY BAY (Private Charter)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Halfdays are 4-5hrs and are a Great way to do some fishing and see the sights! U will be fishing for the best action in season. For serious fisherman, Fullday trip is recommended...
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    FULLDAY BAY (Private Charter)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Go for the best action in season. Full day trips last from 8-10 hrs! Fishing area is usually inside bay waters or just outside the Golden Gate bridge. Fishing trips are determined by tidal and weather conditions, to give U the best action! -Fishing trips available - Halibut/Stripers (spring-fall) Rock/lingcod (spring-fall) Shark trips (spring-fall) White Sturgeon (winter months), Big Stripers (winter months) COMBO trips are possible
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
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FAQs about Help U Fish

Help U Fish offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - HALFDAY BAY (Private Charter (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - HALFDAY BAY (Private Charter) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - FULLDAY BAY (Private Charter) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Help U Fish, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushable private
  • GPS Lowarance HDS 12
  • Fishfinder Lowarance HDS 12
  • Flybridge 3 person seat
  • Live Bait Well When available
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Help U Fish include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (We provide all the basic gear needed)
  • Live Bait (Live or trolling bait provided )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Deckhand works hard for tips typlically 20%)
  • Snacks ( please pack a lunch)
  • Drinks (Water on board)
  • First Mate ( deckhand works for tips typlical %20)

Help U Fish offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We fish brackish water wich is a mix of salt and fresh water for Sturgeon and Big Striped Bass.)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Typically we run along the coast near shore for salmon, halibut, or rock & lingcod.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Help U Fish offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Help U Fish include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Rockfish
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Anthony Langes
Richmond, California, United States
86 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Caught my first striper with my Dad when I was 5 yrs old, many great catches ago! I enjoy taking people fishing, its rewarding making great memories for others My Son is my Best fishing Buddy We own and work on the boat together.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 325HP GM Vortec 5.7 EFI 2to1 velvetvdrive transmission engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
We fish brackish water wich is a mix of salt and fresh water for Sturgeon and Big Striped Bass.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Typically we run along the coast near shore for salmon, halibut, or rock & lingcod.
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Flushable private
GPS
Lowarance HDS 12
Fishfinder
Lowarance HDS 12
Flybridge
3 person seat
Live Bait Well
When available
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
We provide all the basic gear needed
Live Bait
Live or trolling bait provided
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Deckhand works hard for tips typlically 20%
Snacks
please pack a lunch
Drinks
Water on board
First Mate
deckhand works for tips typlical %20

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 yrs old and up
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
We may catch a fish or two if clients have limits
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Halibut seasons starting off strong!
Halibut seasons starting off strong!
April 7, 2024
Had lots of action 5 nice grade halibut 2 striped bass with 15 shorts, great way to kick off the season!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Amazing fishing trip!
Amazing fishing trip!
October fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Myly P.
Belmont, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Anthony Delivers!

VERIFIED   PM HALFDAY on July 1, 2023
We were a party of 3 adults and 3 teens and we all had an epic day on the water with Captain Anthony and Joe. Really nice guys...
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Elijah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing fishing trip!

VERIFIED   HALFDAY BAY AM on November 4, 2023
Wow what a great trip even for just half a day of fishing. Captain Anthony knows where to fish and how to teach people to fish....
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Jason Z.
Roseville, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day fishing

VERIFIED   FULLDAY BAY on September 3, 2023
Had a great time on the bay with wife and family (three teenagers).  Fish weren’t really cooperating at first, but captain...
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Ken C.
Dunwoody, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Capt. Tony

VERIFIED   HALFDAY BAY AM on September 10, 2023
We had an amazing experience fishing with Captain Tony and his first mate Rob. Their friendly and personable nature made the...
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Margaret B.
Billings, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Halibut fishing with Captain Anthony

VERIFIED   HALIBUT POTLUCK on July 9, 2023
We had a full day of fishing fun! They are absolutely amazing and helpful.  They let us stay out longer until everyone had...
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