Captain
David Rooney

Member since May 2017 Richmond, United States
Background
I started fishing at the early age of 6 on my grandfather six-pack boat for Salmon, Striped Bass, and Rockfish in San Francisco Bay's outside ocean on the Marin coast. I loved to go fishing with my grandfather and helping him with the boat. I got my captain license in 1992 and worked in Halfmoon Bay for different charter boat companies running the Huli Cat Capt. Jon Blue Horizon Princton Special, then worked out of Emeryville on the Capt. Hook. I also lived in a Alaska for 8 years, worked for charter boat services in Sitka and Ninilchick fishing for Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, and Lingcod.

Hey, I'm Captain David Rooney

Richmond, United States
Background
I started fishing at the early age of 6 on my grandfather six-pack boat for Salmon, Striped Bass, and Rockfish in San Francisco Bay's outside ocean on the Marin coast. I loved to go fishing with my grandfather and helping him with the boat. I got my captain license in 1992 and worked in Halfmoon Bay for different charter boat companies running the Huli Cat Capt. Jon Blue Horizon Princton Special, then worked out of Emeryville on the Capt. Hook. I also lived in a Alaska for 8 years, worked for charter boat services in Sitka and Ninilchick fishing for Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, and Lingcod.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(80 reviews)
Richmond
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Trips from US $260

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (84)
great trip, caught our limit with avgreat Captain.
great trip, caught our limit with avgreat Captain.
Captain and mate are greaf guys!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Matthew R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 30, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Brant S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day - Shared Trip on April 26, 2026
Had a great day out on the water fishing for halibut and striper with Captain Dave and his first mate Arron. This was our third...
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip, caught our limit with avgreat Captain.

VERIFIED   Full Day - Shared Trip on June 16, 2026
We had a great experience with Captain David. He was very professional and moved the boat when needed to keep us on fish. Caught...
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Jennifer F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain and mate are greaf guys!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut/Striped Bass on June 13, 2026
Captain made it his mission to put us on the fish. The weather was not the best but we still caught. Thanks to the Caprain.
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Wayne D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew and equipment.

VERIFIED   Half Day - Shared Trip on May 16, 2026
The fish werenโ€™t biting ( 3 keeper stripers and no halibut) but the captain moved us to numerous spots trying to put us on...
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