Argo Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (219 reviews)
 Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 45, San Francisco, CA, United States

Argo Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (219 reviews)
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Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 45
San Francisco, CA, United States

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 219 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (292)

Once again Captain Craig limited us out
Once again Captain Craig limited us out
Once again Captain Craig limited us out
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Angler rating

198
14
5
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 219 reviews
Showing: 5 of 219 reviews
Trevin C.
Trevin C.
5.0/5

Aug 7, 2025

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay

Great experience

VERIFIED

In town for a three day trip for my son’s 12th birthday. He loves to fish, but we’d never done anything on the ocean (we’re from Colorado). Craig was amazing. He made sure my son had a great time. Caught plenty of striped bass and a handful of sting ray. Even though we didn’t catch the elusive shark my son wanted we both still had a blast. Would recommend 100% and if we’re ever back in town we will definitely look to fish on the Argo again.

In town for a three day trip for my son’s 12th birthday. He loves to fish, but we’d never done anything on the ocean (we’re from...  

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Replied on August 9, 2025
Hi Trevin, Jake and I greatly enjoyed having you and Maddox on board. Hope the rest of your adventure is equally successful! Craig
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Logan J.
Logan J.
5.0/5

Jun 10, 2025

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay

Awesome trip on the Argo’

VERIFIED

We had a great half day trip out in the bay on the Argo with Captain Craig and Andrew. They put us on the fish right away, we caught all day long, and the whole family had a blast. We brought home stripers to eat for dinner, And caught one of the biggest leopard sharks we’ve ever seen. What a great time with memories and photos that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much!

We had a great half day trip out in the bay on the Argo with Captain Craig and Andrew. They put us on the fish right away, we...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2025
Thanks Logan, You and your family were wonderful to have aboard! A little different than your FL Mako, but super happy we found success in pleasant location.
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Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2025

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay

Once again Captain Craig limited us out

VERIFIED
NEW

I’ve been up with Captain Craig and Jake multiple times. You couldn’t ask for a better Captain and deckhand. Once again, we eliminated out on stripers with a full boat.

I’ve been up with Captain Craig and Jake multiple times. You couldn’t ask for a better Captain and deckhand. Once again, we eliminated...  

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Replied on September 23, 2025
Hey Ken, Always great to have you aboard. Very helpful and you catch fish! Thanks, Craig
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Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Sep 14, 2025

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay

Captain Craig delivered

VERIFIED
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Once again, Captain Craig put me on the fish. The boat limited out on striped bass and was lucky enough to get the elusive halibut on board. Thanks Jake thanks Craig!

Once again, Captain Craig put me on the fish. The boat limited out on striped bass and was lucky enough to get the elusive halibut...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 15, 2025
Always a pleasure having you on board! Thank you Craig

Kim S.
Kim S.
5.0/5

Aug 21, 2025

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay

5 stars

VERIFIED

Captain Craig and Jake were attentive, patient, and informative. They were wonderful with the children. They were patient with us from the Midwest even though we probably had stupid questions. Highly, highly recommend them!

Captain Craig and Jake were attentive, patient, and informative. They were wonderful with the children. They were patient with...  

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Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you for coming aboard! Everyone caught on quickly and no stupid questions.. Craig
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $390 
Shared tour: for 2 people
3/4 Day -– Crab Only (Shared)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 15
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US $450 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $540 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Trip - Private Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,140 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day -– Crab Private Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 15
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Private Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,560 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Crab/Rockfish Combo Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Nov 30
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 219 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (292)

Once again Captain Craig limited us out
Once again Captain Craig limited us out
Once again Captain Craig limited us out
+289

Angler rating

198
14
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 219 reviews
Showing: 5 of 219 reviews
Trevin C.
Trevin C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 7, 2025

In town for a three day trip for my son’s 12th birthday. He loves to fish, but we’d never done anything on the ocean (we’re from Colorado). Craig was amazing. He made sure my son had a great time. Caught plenty of striped bass and a handful of sting ray. Even though we didn’t catch the elusive shark my son wanted we both still had a blast. Would recommend 100% and if we’re ever back in town we will definitely look to fish on the Argo again.

In town for a three day trip for my son’s 12th birthday. He loves to fish, but we’d never done anything on the ocean (we’re from Colorado). Craig was amazing. He made sure my son had a great time. Caught plenty of striped bass and a handful of sting ray. Even though we didn’t catch the elusive shark my son wanted we both still had a blast. Would recommend 100% and if we’re ever back in town we will definitely look to fish on the Argo again.  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 9, 2025
Hi Trevin, Jake and I greatly enjoyed having you and Maddox on board. Hope the rest of your adventure is equally successful! Craig
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Logan J.
Logan J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip on the Argo’

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on June 10, 2025

We had a great half day trip out in the bay on the Argo with Captain Craig and Andrew. They put us on the fish right away, we caught all day long, and the whole family had a blast. We brought home stripers to eat for dinner, And caught one of the biggest leopard sharks we’ve ever seen. What a great time with memories and photos that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much!

We had a great half day trip out in the bay on the Argo with Captain Craig and Andrew. They put us on the fish right away, we caught all day long, and the whole family had a blast. We brought home stripers to eat for dinner, And caught one of the biggest leopard sharks we’ve ever seen. What a great time with memories and photos that will last a lifetime. Thank you so much!  

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 Logan J. recommends Argo Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2025
Thanks Logan, You and your family were wonderful to have aboard! A little different than your FL Mako, but super happy we found success in pleasant location.
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Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Once again Captain Craig limited us out

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on September 21, 2025

I’ve been up with Captain Craig and Jake multiple times. You couldn’t ask for a better Captain and deckhand. Once again, we eliminated out on stripers with a full boat.

I’ve been up with Captain Craig and Jake multiple times. You couldn’t ask for a better Captain and deckhand. Once again, we eliminated out on stripers with a full boat.  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 23, 2025
Hey Ken, Always great to have you aboard. Very helpful and you catch fish! Thanks, Craig
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Kenneth S.
Kenneth S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Craig delivered

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on September 14, 2025

Once again, Captain Craig put me on the fish. The boat limited out on striped bass and was lucky enough to get the elusive halibut on board. Thanks Jake thanks Craig!

Once again, Captain Craig put me on the fish. The boat limited out on striped bass and was lucky enough to get the elusive halibut on board. Thanks Jake thanks Craig!  

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 Kenneth S. recommends Argo Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 15, 2025
Always a pleasure having you on board! Thank you Craig

Kim S.
Kim S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

5 stars

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 21, 2025

Captain Craig and Jake were attentive, patient, and informative. They were wonderful with the children. They were patient with us from the Midwest even though we probably had stupid questions. Highly, highly recommend them!

Captain Craig and Jake were attentive, patient, and informative. They were wonderful with the children. They were patient with us from the Midwest even though we probably had stupid questions. Highly, highly recommend them!  

 Kim S. recommends Argo Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you for coming aboard! Everyone caught on quickly and no stupid questions.. Craig
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FAQs about Argo Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1979
Boat manufacturer
Crown Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Scania
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots
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