NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
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We target all species available to us in northern california. We follow migration patterns closely so that each trip can be as successful as possible.
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?
We target all species available to us in northern california. We follow migration patterns closely so that each trip can be as successful as possible.
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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Quinton Hopkins5.0VerifiedBest Catch Ever!!!
Sturgeon full day on January 17, 2026 • 2 adultsTook my Dad on an all day Sturgeon trip, the morning started off extremely foggy and cold. But The Captain kept us in the game!! We were getting several bites in the beginning but nothing would stick. Captain moved locations a few times and finally we ended up catching the fish of a lifetime!!!! Me and my dad were extremely happy to say the least. I’m already looking to book our next trip They kept the poles baited and in the water and the Boat hand was extremely knowledgeable and persistent with making sure we got the what we came for Would recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing trip 10/10
Emily Eyth5.0VerifiedGreat Crew, Great Attitude, Great Day on the Water
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 21, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat day on the bay! The captain and deckhand were awesome and worked really hard to find fish, moving to several different spots when the fish weren’t biting. They stayed positive, made the trip fun and we ended up with a great haul. It was a small group, which made for a very enjoyable experience. We would definitely go out with them again.
Roger Workman5.0Verifiedgreat halibut fishing
Full Day Trip – Halibut on May 8, 2026 • 2 adultswe had a great time with james and randy. all of us were catching halibut left and right all day. randy was an excellent deck hand. james and randy actually let us fish. randy baited hook and we done rest. did not feel like we were watching someone else fish for us. highly recommended and will definitely book with james again
Tristan Treadwell5.0VerifiedFish on!
Delta Salmon on September 7, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain james and deckhand randy made the experience unforgettable. tapped into several big king salmon and almost limited out. great company and fantastic sashimi at the dock. You are in great hands with them. will be back.
Scott Nabity5.0Verifiedsolid action
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 19, 2026 • 1 adultactive approach to finding bite opportunities by captain. no keeper halibut but my first striper limit and lots of halibut under legal limit. nice day on the bay
Gregory Merical4.0Verifiedgreat trip
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 22, 2026 • 3 adultsjust needed to stay at one spot a little longer. target was halibut but we caught some nice stripers. over all great trip. Captain was great. Crew was helpfull. people who like fish.
Andrea ZacherRepeat angler5.0VerifiedThe Best!
Half day on July 26, 2025 • 4 adultsI’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!
Darrell SawyerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNo, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod on May 24, 2025 • 2 adultsI 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.
Sierra Merrifield5.0VerifiedFishing with James
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 29, 2025 • 2 adults
Megan Garner5.0VerifiedHappiest Day of My Life
Full Day Trip – Halibut on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childOn the car ride home, my kid said it was the happiest day of his life. He’ll be talking about this trip for a long time. Thank you Captain James and Randy! You guys were great and really patient.
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Took my Dad on an all day Sturgeon trip, the morning started off extremely foggy and cold. But The Captain kept us in the game!! We were getting several bites in the beginning but nothing would stick. Captain moved locations a few times and finally we ended up catching the fish of a lifetime!!!! Me and my dad were extremely happy to say the least. I’m already looking to book our next trip They kept the poles baited and in the water and the Boat hand was extremely knowledgeable and persistent with making sure we got the what we came for Would recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing trip 10/10
thank you for the review. this was a fun day. i look forward to having you out again soon.
Great day on the bay! The captain and deckhand were awesome and worked really hard to find fish, moving to several different spots when the fish weren’t biting. They stayed positive, made the trip fun and we ended up with a great haul. It was a small group, which made for a very enjoyable experience. We would definitely go out with them again.
we had a great time with james and randy. all of us were catching halibut left and right all day. randy was an excellent deck hand. james and randy actually let us fish. randy baited hook and we done rest. did not feel like we were watching someone else fish for us. highly recommended and will definitely book with james again
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Captain james and deckhand randy made the experience unforgettable. tapped into several big king salmon and almost limited out. great company and fantastic sashimi at the dock. You are in great hands with them. will be back.
thank you for the review Tristen. i appreciate that so much.
FAQs about NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
- US $250 per person - Crab only (8 hours)
- US $275 per person - Full Day Trip – Shark (8 hours)
- US $275 per person - Sturgeon full day (8 hours)
- US $300 per person - Delta Salmon (8 hours)
- US $300 per person - Full Day Trip – Halibut (9 hours)
- US $350 per person - Crab/rockfish combo (10 hours)
- US $350 per person - Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod (8 hours)
- US $350 per person - Ocean Salmon (8 hours)
- US $500 per person - Albacore (14 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Bluefin tuna (12 hours)
- Toilet Flushing toilet under seat
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box We ice down your catch
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (We supply all gear required. No extra fees)
- Live bait (When available )
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We encourage tips for the deckhand )
- First mate (The Deck boss is Randy Hook. Randy works hard all day long, keeping lines untangled, ensuring hooks are always baited and in the water. Netting and filleting fish plus more. Deckhands are just like a waiter in a restaurant. 20% is a preferred tip amount. )
- River fishing (Delta Sturgeon )
- Inshore fishing (Bay Halibut and Sharks , striper, sturgeon, salmon)
- Offshore fishing (Rockfish , tuna, salmon, halibut, shark )
- Flats fishing (Bay Halibut, stripers)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Halibut (California)
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Salmon
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Shark (Leopard)
- Shark (Tope)
- Sturgeon
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
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