Based out of Richmond, Addictive Sport Fishing is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. John aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, and jigging. You’re looking at 5 to 10-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Sturgeon, and Shark, depending on the weather and time of year.

You’ll be fishing from Jane’s Addiction, a 30’ Grady White boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet and an ice box.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. Fishing licenses aren’t included, so make sure to get them prior to the trip.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Addictive Sport Fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Open boat charter fishing for whatever is biting at the time. Must have at least 4 passengers for an open boat.
  • Shared trip
    Open boat Blue fin tuna trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Dec 1
    US $1,000
    Full day tuna trip gear included
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Crab only
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jan 1
    US $1,050
    We go out under the golden gate and get your limits of crab !! No fishing on this trip..
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bay
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    We also offer a half-day bay trip.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Crab
    Crab
  • Private trip
    Full Day Bay Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,500
    Sturgeon , large stripers and cow sharks
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    Monster sturgeon
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Get you chance of a fish of a lifetime.. we are highly successful at catching these beautiful prehistoric fish which can reach lengths of over 10' and weight over 500lbs !! We fish the delta where the water is calm and comfortable most days !!
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
  • Private trip
    Crab rockfish combo
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Lets fill the freezer with crab rockfish and ling cod these trips will be available nov 5th when crab season opens
    Targeted fish
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Ocean
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Dec 31
    US $1,800
    Fishing for Rockfish, Lingcod, Salmon, Halibut, and sometimes all on the same day.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Over night blue fin tuna
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Nov 1
    US $2,250
    We leave early in the am and fish hard all day and night for the monster blue fin !! This is for a group of 4 passengers
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Dec 30
    US $3,000
    Chase the big cows outside the Golden Gate!! Weather dependent.
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FAQs about Addictive Sport Fishing

Addictive Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • US $500 per person - Open boat Blue fin tuna trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Crab only (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip – Bay (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Bay Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Monster sturgeon (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Crab rockfish combo (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Ocean (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per day per group - Over night blue fin tuna (2 days)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Addictive Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Addictive Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Addictive Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Addictive Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Addictive Sport Fishing include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

John Garner
Richmond, California, United States
20 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
With over 30 years of experience on the water as a deckhand and a fisherman, I've learned from the best captains in the area, and we also work together to get you on the fish!!

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

Grady White (Sportfishing) originally built in 2004. Powered by 2 225HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain John delivers!!!!
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Amy L.
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Captain John delivers!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Bay on April 6, 2024
Captain John is a wonderful host who loves fishing and believes in protecting the wildlife in this area. He has been doing...
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Dan R.
Oakland, CA
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John is the Don.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Shared on April 29, 2023
This was my first time going out with Addictive Sport Fishing. I have to say, for a 30’ boat in some rough conditions, John...
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Deven W.
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Awesome Day!!!!

VERIFIED   Monster sturgeon on March 19, 2024
Fantastic day fishing!!! The best day of fishing my son and I have ever had. Captain was awesome. Put us on fish everywhere...
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Chris B.
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Freezers full

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Bay on November 4, 2023
John and his deck hand Johnny were amazing.  They both have great personalities and were cracking jokes with us non stop. ...
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Ted S.
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Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Monster sturgeon on April 3, 2024
Great day on the water with Captain John and first mate Matt!  We had a great time and got some BIG sturgeon.  Appreciate...
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