Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Warrior Poet Sportfishing invites you to experience first-class fishing in San Francisco, California. The charter is based out of the historic Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco and offers half day trips in the morning and the afternoon, as well full day trips. Captain David King has been fishing the local waters for over 25 years and knows the best fishing spots.

Fishing in San Francisco is excellent for Rockfish, Sturgeon, Striped Bass, Salmon, Shark, Dungeness Crab, Lingcod, Halibut, Skate, Ray, and lots more species. Depending on the time of the year you go out, you will target seasonal fish using a variety of techniques such as light or heavy tackle, bottom fishing, jigging, trolling, or drift fishing.

Captain David operates a 34’ well-appointed Pelican Bay Boatworks commercial boat originally built in 1988. It is powered by new twin 225 HP Volvo D4 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots. This boat is excellent for fishing trips inside and outside of the Golden Gate Bridge featuring a GPS and a fishfinder, an ice-box, a livewell, all the safety gear, and a toilet, which is a huge plus if you are taking the whole family out.

Warrior Poet Sportfishing provides full tackle with Avet reels and custom rods from Mac’s Rods. They also include lures, live baits, snacks, and drinks on all trips. Once you return to the marina, you will have a complimentary fish cleaning and filleting, so bring a cooler in order to transport it home or to a nearby restaurant to be cooked for you.

You’ll need to purchase a fishing license before the day, and you can buy them on the official California Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Don’t forget the Sturgeon Report Card if you’d like to be able to retain White Sturgeon!

If you are looking for a fun day on the water fishing for delicious fish species and enjoying epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, Warrior Poet is an excellent choice for you and your family!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 17 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $780
    This is a quick trip for Rockfish, Striped Bass, or Sharks that lasts 5 hours. Alternatively, you can just take a tour of "the Rock" and the local famous bridges.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $780
    This is a quick trip in the afternoon for Rockfish, Striped Bass, or Sharks that lasts 5 hours. Alternatively, you can just take a tour of "the Rock" and the local famous bridges.
  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Crab with hoops
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 5 - May 31
    US $880
    We will be catching Dungeness crabs with hoop nets
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 12 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,080
    Depending on the season and the weather, you will be chasing fish inside or outside of the Golden Gate Bridge. For food or fun it is always an adventure. Targeted species include Striped Bass, Salmon, Halibut, Skate, Ray, Rockfish, Crab, and more.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Crab Halibut Combo
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 4 - Dec 31
    US $1,200
    We will be going for our limits of crab with hoop nets and then see what halibut and bass we can convince to come over the rail.
  • Shared trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,400
    This trip is for the person who wants the land to feel strange after they get off the boat because its not moving. This is a long day trip trying to catch the most out of multiple tides. It can also be for long runs to fishing grounds that are normally out of reach. Not for the faint of heart.
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Private
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,170
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (Private)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,560
    Take an exclusive 10 hour fishing trip with only your party aboard.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Crab & Rockfish Combo
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 5 - Dec 31
    US $2,400
    On this trip, we will be putting down crab hoops on the way out. Then on to fish for rockfish. On the way back, we will pull the hoops. If everything goes well, everyone will be going home with limits of rockfish and 10 crab each.This trip takes us 40 miles off shore due to current regulations
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
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FAQs about Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Warrior Poet Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $195 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $195 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $220 per person - 3/4 Day Crab with hoops (8 hours)
  • US $270 per person - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Crab Halibut Combo (10 hours)
  • US $350 per person - Extended Full Day Trip (12 hours)
  • US $1,170 per group - 1/2 Day Private (5 hours)
  • US $1,560 per group - Full Day Trip (Private) (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day – Crab & Rockfish Combo (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Warrior Poet Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar

Trips booked with Warrior Poet Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Warrior Poet Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Warrior Poet Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Warrior Poet Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Ray
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Skate
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

David King
San Francisco, California, United States
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450 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2017
Angler's Choice
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I was born with a view of the Hudson River and grew up within walking distance from the Atlantic Ocean. I moved to the Bay Area 25 years ago and I have fished every bit of water in-between.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Pelican Bay Boatworks (Pilothouse) originally built in 1988. Powered by 2 225HP Volvo D4 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 450 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (620)
Excellent family adventure
Excellent family adventure
Excellent family adventure
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Angler rating
427
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Jackie L.
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip (Private) on April 6, 2024
Amazing and incredible first day of sport fishing for both my husband and myself that we’ll NEVER forget with Captain David...
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Perfect day for father and sons!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 1, 2024
This trip was a boys trip to San Francisco and we decided to go fishing with Captain David. Fate has it that his deck hand...
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Sarah M.
Excellent
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 5, 2023
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Aidan P.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2023
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Suzanne C.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2023
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