Stepped on a nice Admiral Guadalupe to a friendly crew and two set of rods set up for halibut and Stripers.

Captain got us underway quickly and picked up a good amount of live bait and took us to the bass ground anchored up and had us limited off bass by the time the sun was just rising above the fog.

Quickly moved to fishing in the bay and I was lucky enough to connect with a nice halibut within minutes. After that it was a grind through sharks and then the bite turned hot. (3) fish to fill limits and they were chewing as we were reeling up.

Captain got us headed back while deck cleaned boat kept fish on ice, bled and rinsed throughout the day. Deckhand William did a great job cleaning our fish. Captain and crew respected the fish and treated us like friends.

Everything you’re looking for in a Charter.

I fish with a lot of professional guides (e.g., 9 different guides last year and 10 already this year) all over the country, both freshwater and saltwater.  I nearly always catch a bunch of fish, and this trip was no exception.  We fished in San Francisco Bay and targeted California halibut, a species I’d never caught before (or even seen).  I caught a bunch of smaller halibut and then had to quit with my limit of two beautiful keepers, an 8-pounder and a 12-pounder.  Captain Sean Stafford and his mate William were excellent.  Sean offers a wide range of fish-target trips, depending on the season and the demand.  I would gladly go on any fishing trip with Sean.

Took my 13 year old son and three of his buddies out fishing with this charter. Captain Sean and his first mate, William, couldn’t have been better hosts. The rods, LIVE bait (a big hit with the kids), beverages and safety gear were provided, and the kids were set up for a very successful afternoon out on the water. They caught a few small halibut, a couple of striped bass and a few different species of sharks. Most importantly, the trip felt very safe and the crew was knowledgeable. Grateful to them for kindly putting up with four very excited, hyper and chatty boys - highly recommend!

Had a great trip with fishSFbay.  Capitan reached out the day before and asked if we were good changing the trip since fishing in the bay had cooled off.  It was a great choice as the rock fish fishing was epic.  We caught tons of fish (limited out) and had a great time.  It was also my son’s first charter and they made it a memorable experience, helping him out, being patient, and keeping him entertained between catches.  Highly recommend.

Captain Sean was fantastic to work with and was perfect for our family’s needs. We were able to get a morning trip short enough for our grandchildren, and Captain. Sean was really good with the children as well. We also liked the fact that we could rent space on the entire vessel so that our group was out just by itself. Captain Sean knows everything that amateur anglers like ourselves need from a guide! Great fishing and great fun