NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
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?
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+5Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 26, 2025
Half day
The Best!
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!
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...
Captain replied
Jul 20, 2025
Full Day Trip – Halibut
Best charter captain out there
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!!
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...
Captain replied
May 24, 2025
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod
No, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
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.
I highly recommend James for a 2 to 4 person charter. We fished the San Francisco Bay and caught halibut, striper and leopard...
Captain repliedAug 9, 2025
Full Day Trip – Shark
Fishing with James
Captain replied
Jun 29, 2025
Full Day Trip – Halibut
Fishing with James
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
+5Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The Best!
Half day on July 26, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best charter captain out there
Full Day Trip – Halibut on July 20, 2025
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!!
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!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
No, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
Full Day Trip – Rockfish/Lingcod on May 24, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Shark on August 9, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Fishing with James
Full Day Trip – Halibut on June 29, 2025
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