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NorCal traditions sportfishing

Richmond, United States
10+ reviews
Capt. James runs trips out of Richmond aboard 24' Raider Aluminum fishing. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Rockfish, Bluefin Tuna and Halibut. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews
  • Quinton Hopkins
    Quinton Hopkins
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Catch Ever!!!

    Sturgeon full day • 2 adults

    Took my Dad on an all day Sturgeon trip, the morning started off extremely foggy and cold. But The Captain kept us in the game!! We were getting several bites in the beginning but nothing would stick. Captain moved locations a few times and finally we ended up catching the fish of a lifetime!!!! Me and my dad were extremely happy to say the least. I’m already looking to book our next trip They kept the poles baited and in the water and the Boat hand was extremely knowledgeable and persistent with making sure we got the what we came for Would recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing trip 10/10

    Reported catch:
    Sturgeon
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the review. this was a fun day. i look forward to having you out again soon.

  • Tristan Treadwell
    Tristan Treadwell
    us
    Arkansas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fish on!

    Delta Salmon • 2 adults

    Captain james and deckhand randy made the experience unforgettable. tapped into several big king salmon and almost limited out. great company and fantastic sashimi at the dock. You are in great hands with them. will be back.

    Response from Captain

    thank you for the review Tristen. i appreciate that so much.

  • Emily Eyth
    Emily Eyth
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Crew, Great Attitude, Great Day on the Water

    Full Day Trip – Halibut • 2 adults

    Great day on the bay! The captain and deckhand were awesome and worked really hard to find fish, moving to several different spots when the fish weren’t biting. They stayed positive, made the trip fun and we ended up with a great haul. It was a small group, which made for a very enjoyable experience. We would definitely go out with them again.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
    Leopard Shark
  • Roger Workman
    Roger Workman
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great halibut fishing

    Full Day Trip – Halibut • 2 adults

    we had a great time with james and randy. all of us were catching halibut left and right all day. randy was an excellent deck hand. james and randy actually let us fish. randy baited hook and we done rest. did not feel like we were watching someone else fish for us. highly recommended and will definitely book with james again

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Halibut
  • Megan Garner
    Megan Garner
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Happiest Day of My Life

    Full Day Trip – Halibut • 2 adults • 1 child

    On the car ride home, my kid said it was the happiest day of his life. He’ll be talking about this trip for a long time. Thank you Captain James and Randy! You guys were great and really patient.

    Response from Captain

    I’m glad your son had his best day ever. That is exactly why I do this. I appreciate your review so much.

Real catches shared by our community

  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    Fish on!
    Tristan T.
    Tristan T.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    great trip
    Gregory M.
    Gregory M.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    Great Crew, Great Attitude, Great Day on the Water
    Emily E.
    Emily E.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    solid action
    Scott N.
    Scott N.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    great halibut fishing
    Roger W.
    Roger W.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingRichmond, CA
    Best Catch Ever!!!
    Quinton H.
    Quinton H.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingBerkeley, CA
    The Best!
    Andrea Z.
    Andrea Z.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingBerkeley, CA
    Fishing with James
    Sierra M.
    Sierra M.
  • NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
    NorCal Traditions SportfishingBerkeley, CA
    No, do not look James and his boat were awesome.
    Darrell S.
    Darrell S.

What's biting with NorCal Traditions Sportfishing in Richmond

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Dungeness crab while on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of crabbing in coastal waters.

Easy limits of dungeness crab

Nov 9, 2025 • Richmond
We ventured out past the golden gate bridge, dropped 13 hoops and caught 50 crab for 5 people. Back at the dock by noon.
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Several large sharks displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.

Seven gill shark

Sep 23, 2025 • Richmond
The bite was absolutely on fire. The rods were going off all day. Limits of sevengill all around. After limits, we catch and release. This was a fun day.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large shark aboard a fishing charter, showcasing their successful catch in a vibrant marine environment.

Sevengill sharks

Sep 21, 2025 • Richmond
The big sevengills are here. Every year they migrate from the deep ocean into the san francisco bay. We get a short window to target them which is now through october. The bite is fast and furious and days are getting booked up. Jump on while you can.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large salmon at the dock after a successful fishing trip.

Excellent day with salmon

Sep 5, 2025 • Richmond
Early limits of salmon had us back to the dock by 10 am. Smiles all around.
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A proud angler displaying a large Halibut on a fishing charter in rough waters, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

California Halibut

Jul 20, 2025 • Richmond
We managed limits of halibut for our awesome group. It doesn’t get much better than this.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Lingcod aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the catch from a recent deep-sea fishing trip.

Ocean rockfish, lingcod, striped bass

Jul 19, 2025 • Richmond
We started out catching a few stripers, followed by limits of rockfish and a couple lingcod. It was a nice day on the great pacific.
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