Reel Time Charters offers nearshore and offshore fishing trips out of Sausalito, CA. Join an experienced captain who is ready to put his talent to work for you, fishing for some of the most popular species in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Step aboard a 28’ Boston Whaler Conquest, ideal for up to 4 anglers. Powered by twin 250 HP Mercury Verado engines, this vessel has a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. She will get you to the fishing grounds and back in comfort as fast as conditions on the water allow.

On board you will find the latest fishing technology. Many onboard amenities cater to your comfort, including a toilet, air conditioning, and a multimedia system.

Meet Captain Phil Havlicek, a local guide with extensive experience in fishing and surfing. He will help you target the fish this area is famous for, including Salmon, Albacore Tuna, Rockfish, and more.

You’ll employ a variety of techniques, such as drifting for Halibut, trolling for Salmon.. In November you may be able to fish for crab during a 2 week period when the season is open.

No matter what fishing experience you’re hoping to have, you can trust that Capt. Phil will help you get the most out of it. He will customize your trip in any way you want, so long as the weather makes it possible. Come aboard for a few hours to test the waters or head out to the Farallon Islands where you will find especially large Rockfish.

Reel Time Charters rents top of the line rods and reels for just $15 per rod. Trolling weights are not provided and are strongly recommended to be brought along by customers. If not, the captain can provide weights at $8 per 2.5lb and $7 per 2lb.

There may be a fuel surcharge depending on the type of trip requested. You are welcome to keep the fish that you catch. Be sure to bring a California fishing license.

Come aboard today and enjoy some of the best fishing on the west coast!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This trip is customized based on your interests. Price includes bait and ice. Rods can be rented for $15 per person. Trolling weights cost $7-8 or you can bring your own. You'll typically target Salmon but there are other fishing opportunities depending on the time of year. If you choose to explore the Farallon Islands a fuel surcharge will apply. Also, because of very high fuel prices, there will be an additional charge for fuel used. This will be in effect until prices return to normal.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Salmon
    Salmon
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5-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Phil!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 8, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing trip with Captain Phil out of Sausalito, and it was an unforgettable experience!...
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Captain Phil Scores 5 Stars!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 22, 2024
Last week I had the pleasure of fishing with three of my friends on Captain Phil’s charter boat “Reel Time”.  It was...
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HAPPY CUSTOMER

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2024
PHILS KNOWLEDGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY MADE FOR A GREAT DAY OF FISHING. ON AN AMAZING BOAT
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 19, 2024
Captain Phil was awesome
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Beautiful Half-Day with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 16, 2023
We had the best day fishing with Phil! He was a very quick to stay in communication with us prior to our trip and provided...
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FAQs about Reel Time Charters, LLC

Reel Time Charters, LLC offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Time Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Reel Time Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Reel Time Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Time Charters, LLC include:
  • Halibut
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Tuna (Albacore)

Your captain

Phil Havlicek
San Francisco, California, United States
76 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since August 2017
I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life. I surfed into my late 40's and have owned boats for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in long-range fishing with over 10 Yellowfin Tuna catches, weighing in at 200+ lbs. My personal best Yellowfin Tuna catch was 270 lbs.
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The fish you can target

Halibut Halibut
Rockfish Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Tuna (Albacore) Albacore Tuna

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
8 years and up-
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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