Argo Sportfishing
Argo Sportfishing
Departing from S.F. Fisherman's Wharf, the Argo is a world-class experience with incredible on-the-water views of the surrounding San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Designed to accommodate up to 6 anglers in spacious comfort and style, the 33 ft Argo is a classic machine. Powered by a new 250-HP Scania engine, the vessel features an attractive wood interior cabin and all the top-notch navigational electronics. The vessel is spacious and comfortable providing a pleasant ride anywhere you go. The Argo has a private clean flush-toilet on board for maximum comfort and a large dinette area.
The Captain will take you to the best possible fishing grounds, within San Francisco Bay, or in the ocean. Depending on the season, the Argo generally focuses on Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish and Sturgeon. Leopard sharks are catch and release only and Dungeness crab November and December.
Captain Craig is always happy to share his knowledge about different fish species and how to catch them. Fishing with various techniques, ranging from light to heavy tackle, from trolling to drift fishing, the crew will always do their best to put you on fish. All tackle and bait are including.
Plenty of space, lots of fun, attention to details. Argo Sportfishing is just the right choice.
Departing from S.F. Fisherman's Wharf, the Argo is a world-class experience with incredible on-the-water views of the surrounding San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Designed to accommodate up to 6 anglers in spacious comfort and style, the 33 ft Argo is a classic machine. Powered by a new 250-HP Scania engine, the vessel features an attractive wood interior cabin and all the top-notch navigational electronics. The vessel is spacious and comfortable providing a pleasant ride anywhere you go. The Argo has a private clean flush-toilet on board for maximum comfort and a large dinette area.
The Captain will take you to the best possible fishing grounds, within San Francisco Bay, or in the ocean. Depending on the season, the Argo generally focuses on Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish and Sturgeon. Leopard sharks are catch and release only and Dungeness crab November and December.
Captain Craig is always happy to share his knowledge about different fish species and how to catch them. Fishing with various techniques, ranging from light to heavy tackle, from trolling to drift fishing, the crew will always do their best to put you on fish. All tackle and bait are including.
Plenty of space, lots of fun, attention to details. Argo Sportfishing is just the right choice.
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We recently went on a private charter fishing trip in the San Francisco Bay with Captain Craig, and it was an experience of a lifetime! With my husband and four of our boys (ages 17, 13, 10, and 7), it’s tough to find an activity that everyone can enjoy, but Captain Craig made it easy. From the start, Captain Craig’s patience and communication put us all at ease. He made sure each of us, no matter our skill level, had a chance to catch fish. Even our youngest, who’s better at tangling lines than catching them, had a blast. Everyone went home with a fish to show off, and the photos are priceless. We brought home over 40 pounds of fish, and that’s after maxing out on some of our catches – had we not hit our limit, we could have brought home even more! The kids also had a blast feeding the sea lions the fish scraps, which added to the fun. It’s an experience they’ll be talking about for years to come. Captain Craig’s kindness, expertise, and ability to engage with everyone made this outing truly special. It’s rare to find an activity that can cater to such a wide range of ages and skills, and we’re incredibly grateful for this unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this trip and hope to do it again someday.
Hi Phil, Really enjoyed having and your family aboard. The kids were great and really were super excellent catching onto everything. Craig
the day is almost perfect. We start up early and the view was stunning. I didn’t catch a fish until the very end but the captian and first mate work very hard all the way until the end to get us a fish! It’s a wonderful experience and very educational. you all should try it out!
Hey Henry, So glad you and your mom enjoyed the trip. Sorry it took so long for you to hook a salmon, but so glad we were able to get you a fish. Craig
If you’re looking for the ultimate day on the water, book a fishing charter on the SF Bay! 🐟 Our captain Craig knew exactly where the fish were hiding, and the crew was incredibly patient, informative, and helpful the entire time. We caught a ton of beautiful striped bass and had a blast watching the seals pop their heads up around the boat. A 10/10 experience! I highly recommend this trip to everyone!
Susie, you and family were a joy to have aboard. So glad everyone enjoyed the experience! Thank you, Craig and Jake
The captain and crew were so kind and really did everything to make sure we had a great day.
Dana, It was a pleasure having you and your son aboard, You both held up super well in tough conditions. Cfaig
Captain tried to find the fish, and we caught around 6 halibut, but they were all just under the minimum size limit. Great day on the water, and we did keep 3 stripped bass. Great time was had by all. I was cold, so dress warm.
So glad you and Alan enjoyed the trip. Great to see Alan catch his first fish. Hope you both come back again. Thanks, Craig
FAQs about Argo Sportfishing
- US $210 per person - Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay (6 hours)
- US $285 per person - 3/4 Day -– Crab Only (Shared) (7 hours)
- US $285 per person - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
- US $320 per person - Full Day Salmon (9 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip - Private Charter (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day -– Crab Private Charter (7 hours)
- US $1,680 per group - Full Day Trip - Private Charter (9 hours)
- US $1,920 per group - Crab/Rockfish Combo Charter (9 hours)
- US $1,920 per group - Salmon Charter - Up to Six Anglers (9 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Inshore fishing (San Francisco Bay)
- Nearshore fishing (Coastal Ocean )
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Crab
- Halibut
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Shark (Leopard)
- Sturgeon
Your captain
Captain Craig Hanson is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with more than 40 years of fishing experience on San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters. As a fourth generation San Franciscan, Craig knows the history of the area and is always happy to share stories.
Captain Craig Hanson is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with more than 40 years of fishing experience on San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters. As a fourth generation San Franciscan, Craig knows the history of the area and is always happy to share stories.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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