Captain
David Rooney

Member since May 2017 Richmond, United States

Background: I started fishing at the early age of 6 on my grandad's 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 grandad 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 grandad's 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 grandad 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.

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My Charter Listing

David Rooney

4.9 / 5

(65 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(65 reviews)

Richmond • 27 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 65 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	89%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	89%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

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Kenton R.

Sacramento, CA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day on the Bay with skipper David Rooney

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Bay on July 15, 2019

Kenton R.

Sacramento, CA

5.0 / 5

Jul 15, 2019

8 Hour Trip – Bay

Full day on the Bay with skipper David Rooney

VERIFIED

This trip was one of the best yet! It was hard to believe, but it seemed David was everywhere at once. He spoiled us with his patience, his expertise and his overall demeanor. Limits of Striper and almost limits of hallies. The wind didn’t cooperate but David put us on the fish anyway, and the striper boil was a blast. In addition, I’ve never seen anyone as meticulous about filleting fish…just beautiful. Thanks David!

This trip was one of the best yet! It was hard to believe, but it seemed David was everywhere at once. He spoiled us with...

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Kurtis Z.

Vacaville, CA

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

8-hour day

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 11, 2021

Kurtis Z.

Vacaville, CA

4.7 / 5

Sep 11, 2021

8 Hour Trip – Offshore

8-hour day

VERIFIED

Captain was incredible, personable, friendly and knew where to look for the fish and put us in the best spot for success. Definitely recommend Captain David Rooney for your fishing charter experience!

Captain was incredible, personable, friendly and knew where to look for the fish and put us in the best spot for success. Definitely...

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Max T.

Los Angeles, CA

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on July 31, 2022

Max T.

Los Angeles, CA

4.7 / 5

Jul 31, 2022

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Max T. recommends David Rooney

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David Rooney (The Captain)

Replied on August 1, 2022

Thank you so much Max u guys did great today! Awesome! Can u send me some pictures please thank you!!

David Rooney (The Captain)

Replied on August 1, 2022

Thank you so much Max u guys did great today! Awesome! Can u send me some pictures please thank you!!

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Leon K.

Nixon, NV

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day Salmon trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass on October 9, 2021

Leon K.

Nixon, NV

5.0 / 5

Oct 9, 2021

8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Striped Bass

Full day Salmon trip

VERIFIED

We had a blast with David, thank you again for the great experience.

Leon K. recommends David Rooney

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Leon K. recommends David Rooney

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Marty S.

San Rafael, CA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Capt Dave is the real deal

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 29, 2020

Marty S.

San Rafael, CA

5.0 / 5

Aug 29, 2020

8 Hour Trip – Offshore

Capt Dave is the real deal

VERIFIED

If you are looking for the real deal fishing trip , with the best chance of catching a fish , look no further . Captain Dave is professional , funny, and helpful ! Trust me you won’t regret booking a trip with him !

If you are looking for the real deal fishing trip , with the best chance of catching a fish , look no further . Captain Dave...

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Full day on the Bay with skipper David Rooney

Full day on the Bay with skipper David Rooney

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8-hour day

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July fishing trip

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Full day Salmon trip

Capt Dave is the real deal

Capt Dave is the real deal

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