The California Delta, spanning over 1,100 miles of waterways and 200 islands, is the West Coast's largest estuary where the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers converge. This diverse ecosystem offers world-class fishing year-round, with Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Chinook Salmon as the premier targets. Striped Bass dominate the waters—particularly from March to June and August to December—with fish regularly reaching 10-15 pounds and occasional 50-pound trophies. Spring brings explosive Largemouth Bass action around shoreline weeds and docks, while late summer and fall see King Salmon migrating upstream through the Sacramento River.
Anglers also pursue Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Steelhead, and Catfish across the Delta's labyrinth of channels, with Bluegill, Crappie, and Crawdads providing exceptional light-tackle and family fishing. Charter services equip you with specialized gear and local expertise, whether trolling for Salmon, drifting live bait for Stripers, or fly fishing for American Shad. The Delta's unique mix of freshwater and tidal influences creates unmatched opportunities—from sheltered backwaters to open river systems—making it California's ultimate multispecies fishery.