Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut

Have fun chasing fish, enjoy some beautiful nature, and make the memories of a lifetime together with Barbarian Sportfishing. If you happen to be in the Richmond, CA area, make sure to pay a visit to Captain John Badger and his crew. They’ll take you to the area’s inshore or nearshore waters and do everything in their power to make your trip productive and full of fun. Book today and spend a wonderful day on California’s bountiful waters.

The boat you’ll be using is a 28’ Farallon cuddy cabin that can safely sit up to 5 anglers. Powered by a 330 HP Volvo diesel engine and rigged with a variety of navigation electronics, this vessel will take you to the best fishing spots quickly and safely. It comes with a portable toilet and features an ice-box for your convenience. For any additional help during the trip, there’ll also be a first mate at your disposal.

Fishing close to shore, you and the crew will have a great time on the water chasing prized Halibut. To do this, you can try trolling and drift fishing using light tackle. If you’d like to keep the fish you catch and take it home, you’re free to do so. Capt. John even offers free catch cleaning and filleting after the trip.

Kids are welcome to join aboard, and the captain will provide rods, reels, tackle, and live bait for everyone on board. All you need to do is pack some food and drinks and bring your fishing licenses with you, and you’re good to go!

Barbarian Sportfishing is waiting for you. Join them and make some incredible memories fishing!



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  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – California Halibut
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,500
    This trip consists of eight hours of fishing in San Francisco bay for Halibut. In order to attract this delicious species, you and Captain John and his crew will be trolling or light tackle drift fishing. The trip begins at 6:00 a.m. and includes all the fishing gear and catch cleaning. Bring some snacks and drinks and licenses aboard, and the captain and crew will take care of the rest.
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FAQs about Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut

Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – California Halibut (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Barbarian Sportfishing – Halibut include:
  • Halibut

Meet the Captain

John Badger
Richmond, California, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Member since December 2019
Captain John grew up in Rodeo, CA, and started commercial Halibut fishing in the 80s. He wanted to expand his business by taking other people fishing. Even though he charges people to fish, a genuine smile is the best tip for him and his crew! He believes that if he can make you happy, his job is complete.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Farallon (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 330HP Volvo engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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