Seasonality
Halibut fishing in Berkeley varies slightly throughout the year. High season is April to September. Low season is January to March and October to December. There is no closed season.
Berkeley Halibut Fishing Charters
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San Francisco
Full Day Trip
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. 3 person minimum
Per person
US $300
San Francisco
Full Day – Spearfishing
This is perhaps one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in the Bay! This is reserved for the most die-hard and experienced anglers. You'll target Halibut, Rockfish, White Seabass, and Lingcod. Make sure you bring your own gear and purchase a fishing license online and you're all set!
Price for up to 10 people
US $3,200
Richmond
Half Day Private Charter (PM)
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area then take a day out of checking out the city sights and head out onto the water. Captain Bill Clapp loves to take small groups of people out to search for what lurks in the waters around the bay. With over 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $900
Berkeley
fishSFbay welcomes you aboard! Join us for a memorable day on the water and have fun fishing the productive grounds around Berkeley, California. Captain Sean Stafford will take you inshore, nearshore, as well as offshore and make sure you have a terrific
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US $400
Emeryville
Coastal Livebait Sportfishing
This trip focuses on the near coastal region outside of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will target waters known to hold oer 30 species of Rock fish, Ling Cod, Striped Bass and Halibut. Trips may travel up to Pt Reyes north or the waters near Half Moon Bay and south. It is not uncommon to share waters with a large variety of wildlife including whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions and more.
Special requests are encouraged
Trip is weather dependant
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800
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What anglers said about Halibut Fishing in Berkeley
Chris B.
Reviewed Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/pp
Without a doubt we will return
5/5
Met up with an old high school friend for a day fishing on the bay. We caught our limit of halibut and even caught a few stripped bass. The captain and first mate were professional and accommodating to all of our needs and even helped my 10 year old son catch his limit. First class all of the way.
David R.
Reviewed Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/pp
An amazing time!!
5/5
We had such a great time and Captain Sean and deckhand William were a great team. So professional and knowledgeable not only of fishing but the area and best fishing spots! We caught our limit on halibut and striped bass and just had such a blast! We will definitely book with them again!!!
Ed W.
Reviewed 8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass
Captain Ken and the Josie Mac
5/5
Captain Ken was great! He is knowledgeable and taught my grandsons how to land some big halibut. The boat is immaculate and very comfortable. The tides were terrible but we still ended up catching two big halibut well over 35 inches a 25 inch and about 18 shorty halibut.
Brett J.
Reviewed Full Day Halibut+Bass Private Trip
Great Time
5/5
Captain Sean, his boat, and his crew are always pleasant! My group had an amazing time. It was a very low-key relaxing day, and we caught tons of halibut!
Andy M.
Reviewed Full Day Halibut+Bass $250/pp
Great Team - Lots of Fun
5/5
I had a great full day trip with Captain Sean and Angelina. They were incredibly patient with my questions and taught me how to correct bait anchovies on the hook. We caught a ton of stripers and a few halibut. I also managed to hook two bat rays that they let me fight for a bit until I had enough and we cut the line. I also landed a leopard shark which was a fun surprise. Good music and lots of laughter made for a great day. I would definitely book with them again.
