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Map of Richmond, CA, United States
1340 Marina Way South, Richmon…
Richmond, CA, United States
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fishSFbay welcomes you aboard! Join us for a memorable day on the water and have fun fishing the productive grounds around Richmond, California. Captain Sean Stafford will take you inshore, nearshore, as well as offshore and make sure you have a terrific time chasing many prized species. Join him in Richmond and create beautiful memories on the water!

Your adventure will start on a 29’ Defiance pilothouse that runs on two 250 HP Honda engines and can accommodate up to 6 guests. The boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology that will keep you on the right track. There’s also a portable toilet you can use.

You and the captain will be bottom fishing and trolling the San Francisco Bay. The species you’ll have the opportunity to catch include Chinook Salmon, Rockfish, Striped Bass, Halibut, and Lingcod. You get to keep all the fish you catch and take it home to enjoy delicious meals. Kids are more than welcome to join aboard, so bring them as well and spend a wonderful time in nature together.

Captain Sean will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, and will also clean and fillet your catch. What you should bring are snacks, drinks, and fishing licenses.

Pay fishSFbay a visit and have a memorable time fishing the beautiful San Francisco Bay!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Lunch)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Special SF Bay Halibut/Bass Spring
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Apr 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $350
    MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE Fishing for halibut and striped bass in the SF bay for private groups of 1 to up to 6 anglers. All equipment, bait and tackle provided free of charge. Fish filleting also provided free of charge. Keep your catch or catch and release!All you need is a valid CA fishing license! 6am-12pm Sunday-Friday only in April! Take advantage of our early season rate only valid 4/1/24-4/30/24.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Bowfishing
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Shared trip
    AM 1/2 day Halibut $200 Per Person
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $400
    1/2 day trip 630am-1230pm Sun-Thurs. Fishing in SF bay and coastal areas targeting California Halibut and Striped Bass with live bait. On these potluck trips we often encounter other species such as white sea bass, leopard shark and others. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge. Must have minimum 3 people signed up to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Shared trip
    AM 1/2 Day Shark ($200 Per Person)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 15
    US $400
    Shark Fishing in SF Bay! 6:30am-12:30pm Sun-Thurs 1/2 Day morning. Must have minimum 3 people signed up to make trip a go. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Shared trip
    PM 1/2 day Halibut $200 Per Person
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $400
    Afternoon live bait fishing on San Francisco Bay, targeting halibut and striped bass. 12:30-6:30pm M-Th. All bait, tackle, rod&reels and fish cleaning included. Must have 3 people signed up to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Shared trip
    PM 1/2 Day Shark ($200 Per Person)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $400
    Shark Fishing in SF Bay! 1pm-6pm M-Th 1/2 Day afternoon. Must have minimum 3 people signedd ip to make trip a go. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Shared trip
    Sturgeon Full Day ($225 per person)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Mar 31
    US $450
    DEPARTS FROM BENICIA MARINA. (Approximately 10mi N from Richmond in Benicia, CA) Full Day White Sturgeon Fishing. Includes all fishing gear, bait, tackle, hot lunch, soft drinks, and fish cleaning for all fish retained by the boat. Departs from Benicia Marina. *Minimum 4 anglers needed to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/person
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    US $500
    6:00am-2:30pm Fishing SF bay and coastal areas targeting California Halibut and Striped Bass with live bait. On these potluck trips we often encounter other species such as white sea bass, leopard shark and others. All bait and tackle included. All you need is a valid CA fishing license and your lunch/snacks. Full day trip, LIVE BAIT INCLUDED when available at no additional charge. Must have minimum 2 people signed up to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Shark Fishing $250/person
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 15
    US $500
    Shark Fishing in SF Bay! 7am-2pm We Target the many species of sharks that inhabit San Francisco Bay. including leopard sharks, soupfin, seven gill and others. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge. Must have minimum of 3 people signed up to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Shared trip
    March Halibut+Bass ($250 per person
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 31
    US $500
    DEPARTS FROM BENICIA MARINA. (Approximately 10mi N from Richmond in Benicia, CA) Fishing in SF bay and San Pablo Bay targeting Halibut and Striped Bass. All bait, tackle, and fishing gear included. All you need is a valid CA fishing license and your lunch/snacks. Full day trip 6:30-2:30 Must have 3 people signed up to make trip a go.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Shared trip
    BLUEFIN/ALBACORE TUNA (per person)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
    US $1,100
    Offshore Fishing For Bluefin and/or albacore Tuna. Rods, reels, tackle, fuel, ice, fish cleaning and soft drinks included. *Must have minimum of 4 anglers to make trip a go. If minimum number of anglers is not met those anglers that are booked will receive 100% refund with no obligation to reschedule. **Weather Dependent, any trip cancelled due to bad weather or sea conditions will receive 100% refund with no obligation to reschedule.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
  • Private trip
    Special SF Bay Halibut/Bass Spring
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Apr 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $1,000
    Fishing for halibut and striped bass in the SF bay for private groups of 1 to up to 6 anglers. All equipment, bait and tackle provided free of charge. Fish filleting also provided free of charge. Keep your catch or catch and release!All you need is a valid CA fishing license! 6am-1pm Sunday-Friday only in April! Take advantage of our early season rate only valid 4/1/24-4/30/24.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Bowfishing
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    AM 1/2 day Halibut (Private Group)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 15
    US $1,200
    1/2 Day 630am-1230pm* Sun-Thurs Fishing in SF bay targeting California Halibut and Striped Bass with live bait. On these potluck trips we often encounter other species such as white sea bass, leopard shark and others. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge. *For private groups departure time can be adjusted upon request
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Private trip
    PM 1/2 day Halibut Private Group
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $1,200
    Private charter for up to six Anglers. 12-6 Afternoon live bait fishing on San Francisco Bay, targeting halibut and striped bass. 12:30pm-6:30 pm Sun-Thurs. All bait, tackle, rod&reels and fish cleaning included. *Departure and return time can be adjusted upon request for private charters.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Private trip
    Sturgeon Full Day (private group)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Mar 31
    US $1,250
    DEPARTS FROM BENICIA MARINA. (Approximately 10mi N from Richmond in Benicia, CA) Full Day White Sturgeon Fishing for up to 6 anglers. Includes all fishing gear, bait, tackle, hot lunch, soft drinks, and fish cleaning for all fish retained by the boat. Everything is included on this bucket list trip! Heated cabin, hot lunch, and everything else included except fishing license!
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Halibut+Bass Private Group
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 15
    US $1,500
    Book the entire boat for your private group of 1-6 anglers. 6am-2:30pm* Everything included. Fishing in SF bay and coastal areas targeting Halibut and Striped Bass with live bait. On these potluck trips we often encounter white sea bass, leopard shark and others. All bait, tackle, and fishing gear included. All you need is a valid CA fishing license and your lunch/snacks. Full day private trip, LIVE BAIT ALSO INCLUDED at no charge. * for private groups departure time can be adjusted upon request.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Private trip
    Full Day Shark Private Group
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 22
    US $1,500
    7am-2:30pm* Targeting the many species of sharks that inhabit San Francisco Bay. Bait, Tackle, Rod&Reel, fish cleaning and soft drinks are included at no extra charge. *For private groups departure time can be adjusted upon request
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    March Halibut+Bass (private group)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,500
    Book the entire boat for your private group of 1-6 anglers. 6am-2:30pm* Everything included. Fishing in SF bay and San Pablo Bay targeting Halibut and Striped Bass. All bait, tackle, and fishing gear included. All you need is a valid CA fishing license and your lunch/snacks. Full day private trip. * for private groups departure time can be adjusted upon request.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Private trip
    BLUEFIN/ALBACORE TUNA (private)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 15
    US $2,750
    Offshore Fishing For Bluefin and/or Albacore Tuna for private group of 1-6 people. Rods, reels, tackle, fuel, ice, fish cleaning and soft drinks included. ***Weather Dependant, any trip cancelled due to weather will receive 100% refund with no obligation to reschedule.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
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FAQs about fishSFbay

fishSFbay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - Special SF Bay Halibut/Bass Spring (6 hours)
  • US $200 per person - AM 1/2 day Halibut $200 Per Person (6 hours)
  • US $200 per person - AM 1/2 Day Shark ($200 Per Person) (6 hours)
  • US $200 per person - PM 1/2 day Halibut $200 Per Person (6 hours)
  • US $200 per person - PM 1/2 Day Shark ($200 Per Person) (5 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Sturgeon Full Day ($225 per person) (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/person (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Shark Fishing $250/person (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - March Halibut+Bass ($250 per person (8 hours)
  • US $550 per person - BLUEFIN/ALBACORE TUNA (per person) (10 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Special SF Bay Halibut/Bass Spring (7 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - AM 1/2 day Halibut (Private Group) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - PM 1/2 day Halibut Private Group (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Sturgeon Full Day (private group) (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Halibut+Bass Private Group (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Shark Private Group (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - March Halibut+Bass (private group) (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group - BLUEFIN/ALBACORE TUNA (private) (10 hours)
When you book a trip with fishSFbay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar
Trips booked with fishSFbay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, and Seeker rods and reels. )
  • Live Bait (Never any additional cost for bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning and filleting included free)
  • Drinks (Soda and water complimentary)
  • First Mate
  • Lunch (Lunch available by request at an additional cost)
fishSFbay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
fishSFbay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with fishSFbay include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Sean Stafford
Richmond, California, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
63 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Sean welcomes you to the gorgeous and productive waters around Richmond. Pick a day and join him for a memorable day of fishing full of fun and excitement!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Defiance (Pilothouse) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 250HP Honda engines.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn, and Seeker rods and reels.
Live Bait
Never any additional cost for bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning and filleting included free
Drinks
Soda and water complimentary
First Mate
Lunch
Lunch available by request at an additional cost

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
We welcome all ages and experience levels
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
halibut, salmon, other fish with mortality concern
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Payment

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

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Mid April Fishing Report
Mid April Fishing Report
April 7, 2024
Halibut and striper action are very good to wide open depending on the tide cycle and weather each day and Halibut action will continue to heat up through May and June. Although we are already seeing a very good grade of Fish we expect to see even bigger fish showing up in the weeks. Our tactics right now are trolling and fishing swim bait but soon we should have live bait available. It’s a great time to book a trip if you’re looking to experience fishing in the bay area this spring.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
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Great day with great crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
98%
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Kevin M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 31, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Bruce H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Dungeness Crab + Rock Fishing on November 25, 2023
This was called a freezer filler trip for crab and rockfish. The Captain got us on the crab and new were to drop his traps....
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Sean

VERIFIED   Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/person on September 23, 2023
Brian M. recommends fishSFbay
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Devon G.
San Mateo, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day AM Trip with Captain Sean

VERIFIED   AM 1/2 day Halibut $200 Per Person on September 4, 2023
What a day! Mom and two 15-year-old boys had a fantastic day on the water with lots of catches, gorgeous views and the great...
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Reina M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Sean

VERIFIED   Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/person on July 21, 2023
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