California Rockfish Fishing Charters

145 Fishing Charters

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Top Rockfish Fishing in California

  • Angler's Choice

    Your best value. The recent trend has shifted 1/2 days to 4hrs. Shrinkflation? Let me give you the value you deserve with great customer service, & an extra hour. If a 7AM start time doesn't work, we can modify the start time to 6 or 8AM. Let me know. We'll be fishing local kelp beds, reefs, wrecks, & rocky structure just outside the bays for a variety of species like Barracuda; Bass, Bonito, Lingcod, Mackerel, Rockfish, Skipjack, and Vermilion Rockfish, depending on the season and conditions.

    5 Hour Trip – Inshore
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    US $800
    +4
    • Exterior

    Your trip includes premium gear, bait, tackle, a knowledgeable fishing guide, fish cleaning and filleting, as well as breakfast and beverages. You'll target Rockfish, Ocean Whitefish, Lingcod, Sole, Sanddabs, Bass, and more.

    3/4 Day Trip
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    US $2,090
    • Great Family Fun!

    Experience the excitement of fishing with one of San Diego's most experienced and longest-running 6-pack sportfishing operations. This trip is perfect for beginners and families with children. Enjoy the beautiful coastal waters of San Diego while targeting species such as rockfish, yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, white sea bass, and sharks. Possible whale and dolphin sightings. All fishing tackle included. Note: Yellowfin tuna and Dorada (seasonal). Starting November 3rd (6 AM departure).

    Half Day Trip — Inshore - WANU
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    US $1,245
    +8
  • Angler's Choice

    We offer morning and afternoon half-day trips. The morning trip runs from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The afternoon trip runs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each trip accommodates up to 3 people.

    Half Day Trip — Local Fishing
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    US $850
  • Angler's Choice
    Meet the Captain

    Fish the coastal waters of San Diego for a variety of fish. Spend time in the calm waters and catch your dinner. This is a perfect trip for the whole family, as everyone gets their chance for a catch. Don't forget your fishing licenses. Dozens of species can be caught on all of our local trips. Yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, bass, white sea bass, sharks, rockfish and occationaly even mahi mahi and tuna can be caught. Start your day with a few hours of fishing and get back to the marina with a bucket full

    5 Hour Inshore Trip
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    US $1,250
    +7
  • Angler's Choice

    This short trip offers the same possibilities as the option. It's an all-inclusive trip (other than a fishing license) for up to 6 passengers. It's a great option for beginners, families with kids, and those who don't want to stay on the water for too long. Food) for up to 6 passengers.

    3 Hour Trip
    :
    US $757
  • Angler's Choice

    These trips depart the Moss landing Harbor at 6:30 am. Get ready to enjoy some of the best Rock Cod fishing the Monterey Bay has to offer. $250 per person with a $1,000 minimum for the boat.

    5 Hour Trip – Rock Cod/Lingcod
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    US $1,000
  • Angler's Choice

    Let's get out to the deep water for large grade Rockfish and Lingcod. The boat minimum is $1200

    5 Hour Trip – Rock Cod & Ling Cod
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    US $1,200
  • Angler's Choice

    Headed out to the local kelp beds and rock piles, or artificial reefs. Fishing for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, Sculpin, and Lingcod. Dependent on season and conditions. Family and kid friendly! Light snacks and drinks are provided. Please bring your own fishing license.

    4 HOUR TRIP (AM)
    :
    US $1,200
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Recent Rockfish catches in California

California Rockfish Fishing Seasons

Rockfish
Size
2–15 lb
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Average

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What anglers said about Rockfish Fishing in California

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Full Day Trip)

    Great Trip!

    Captain David and his deck hand (also David) were great! The captain knew great spots for salmon and rockfish and we hit our bag limit on rockfish. We caught 6 big king salmon and deck hand david was flying around helping everyone out everytime we had a fish on. I highly reccomend this charter to anyone
    Alfredo H.
    Alfredo H.
    Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Salmon Fishing)

    Good trip

    Caught a lot of rockfish and some lingcod & mackarel. Didn’t catch any salmon, guess it’s the El Niño effect. The captain was nice and accomodating, helped some of our people who fished for the first time.
    Dastan O.
    Dastan O.
    Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (6 Hour Trip – Combo (Shared))

    Best trip so far!!

    We had a great experience. Left on time got out there and had our limit of rockfish within an hour and we were off to fishing for lingcod!! we will definitely be using him next year. If not before.!
    Melissa M.
    Melissa M.
    Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (6 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM)

    amazing charter!

    captain Jeremy knew exactly where to go and target big game ! Came home with everything on our list and more. Yellowtail, calico, sand, rockfish, Sheepshead, cuda.
    Hernane I.
    Hernane I.
    Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend)

    Fantastic fishing trip!

    Captain Smitty and the crew were awesome! Not only did we limit high quality rockfish but we ALL got to catch hard fighting Bonito. One of the best charter tips I've been on. Highly recommend the Riptide for a hands down great trip.
    Jim P.
    Jim P.
    Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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