NorCal Traditions Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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 Melville Square, Richmond, CA 94804, United States

NorCal Traditions Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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Melville Square
Richmond, CA, United States
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San Francisco has a fish with your name on it, so let NorCal Traditions Sportfishing help you catch it!

There's no guarantee when you're fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Leopard Shark, Sturgeon, Albacore Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, and more with any luck. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll or drift live bait, depending on the season.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. We recommend children be over 8 years old. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your vessel for the day is a 24' Raider aluminum fishing boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. They supply everything but lunch, drinks and license.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work and long hours.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

NorCal Traditions Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Richmond So, how about booking that trip?

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

The Best!
The Best!
The Best!
+5

Angler rating

5
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Andrea Zacher
Andrea Zacher
5.0
Verified
The Best!
Half day on July 26, 20254 adults
I’ma single mom with two teens who grew up fishing in Minnesota. I know enough, but not much - so Captain James and DeckBoss Randy’s expertise and experience really shined. We’ve done several other charters and none have been as much fun, nor as successful as our trip with NorCal Traditions. James knew where to go and Randy was super helpful getting the fish in the boat! You can’t go wrong with this team and we look forward to future adventures!
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Reported catch:
Leopard Shark
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
Thank you again for trusting in us. Seeing you and family excited about reeling in the fish is why I do this. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
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Hank Doreo
Hank Doreo
5.0
Verified
Best charter captain out there
Full Day Trip – Halibut on July 20, 20251 adult
James put us on fish with precision. If your not booking with him your not catching fish! Deck hand was awesome took care of everything professionally and proficiently. Don’t think I can book with anybody else ever again!!
Reported catch:
Halibut
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
I appreciate you taking the time to write this. Thank you Hank . Looking forward to our next trip
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Darrell Sawyer
Darrell Sawyer
5.0
Verified
No, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod on May 24, 20252 adults
I highly recommend James for a 2 to 4 person charter. We fished the San Francisco Bay and caught halibut, striper and leopard shark. Because of James‘s knowledge of the bay he was able to relocate us to all the hotspots. His boat was very comfortable and we had a good time. I look forward to the next trip with James.
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Response from Captain
May 26, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. You guys were awesome to fish with. I look forward to our next adventure.
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Hank Doreo
Hank Doreo
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Shark on August 9, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
I appreciate the review Hank.
0
Sierra Merrifield
Sierra Merrifield
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 29, 20252 adults
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Reported catch:
Leopard Shark
Response from Captain
July 1, 2025
Thank you 🙏
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Trip availability and prices

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Half day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Crab only
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $400 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 26 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip – Halibut
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Aug 15 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Crab/rockfish combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Ocean Salmon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 5 - Sep 7 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Albacore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
14 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 20 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $1,000 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Bluefin tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1 (Sat, Sun)
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

The Best!
The Best!
The Best!
+5

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
Andrea Zacher
Andrea Zacher
5.0
Verified
The Best!
Half day on July 26, 20254 adults
I’ma single mom with two teens who grew up fishing in Minnesota. I know enough, but not much - so Captain James and DeckBoss Randy’s expertise and experience really shined. We’ve done several other charters and none have been as much fun, nor as successful as our trip with NorCal Traditions. James knew where to go and Randy was super helpful getting the fish in the boat! You can’t go wrong with this team and we look forward to future adventures!
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Reported catch:
Leopard Shark
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
Thank you again for trusting in us. Seeing you and family excited about reeling in the fish is why I do this. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
0
Hank Doreo
Hank Doreo
5.0
Verified
Best charter captain out there
Full Day Trip – Halibut on July 20, 20251 adult
James put us on fish with precision. If your not booking with him your not catching fish! Deck hand was awesome took care of everything professionally and proficiently. Don’t think I can book with anybody else ever again!!
Reported catch:
Halibut
Striped Bass
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
I appreciate you taking the time to write this. Thank you Hank . Looking forward to our next trip
1
Darrell Sawyer
Darrell Sawyer
5.0
Verified
No, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod on May 24, 20252 adults
I highly recommend James for a 2 to 4 person charter. We fished the San Francisco Bay and caught halibut, striper and leopard shark. Because of James‘s knowledge of the bay he was able to relocate us to all the hotspots. His boat was very comfortable and we had a good time. I look forward to the next trip with James.
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Response from Captain
May 26, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. You guys were awesome to fish with. I look forward to our next adventure.
0
Hank Doreo
Hank Doreo
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Shark on August 9, 20253 adults
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
I appreciate the review Hank.
0
Sierra Merrifield
Sierra Merrifield
5.0
Verified
Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 29, 20252 adults
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Review media 1
Reported catch:
Leopard Shark
Response from Captain
July 1, 2025
Thank you 🙏
0

FAQs about NorCal Traditions Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Raider
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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