Captain
Phil Havlicek

Member since August 2017 San Francisco, United States
Background
I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life. I surfed into my late 40's and have owned boats for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in long-range fishing with over 10 Yellowfin Tuna catches, weighing in at 200+ lbs. My personal best Yellowfin Tuna catch was 270 lbs.
Techniques
trolling for salmon drifting for halibut live bait albacore

Hey, I'm Captain Phil Havlicek

San Francisco, United States
Background
I have had a love affair with the ocean all my life. I surfed into my late 40's and have owned boats for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in long-range fishing with over 10 Yellowfin Tuna catches, weighing in at 200+ lbs. My personal best Yellowfin Tuna catch was 270 lbs.
Techniques
trolling for salmon drifting for halibut live bait albacore
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Reel Time Charters, LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
San Francisco
Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Memorial Day fishing
Memorial Day fishing
May 24, 2025 San Francisco
Fun day fishing with local boys in the main bay for halibut and striped bass fishing live anchovies pretty good weather happy Memorial Day
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David Mata Group
David Mata Group
May 4, 2025 San Francisco
We ventured out into San Francisco Bay looking for targeted species with very poor tides and a bad weather forecast. Actually, the weather cooperated was a very nice day. The fishing was very slow, but thatโ€™s the way it goes. Enjoy the group and weโ€™ll get them next time.
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Minor family stikes gold!
Minor family stikes gold!
Oct 9, 2024 San Francisco
Fished Geoffrey and sons 10/8 main bay San Francisco with live anchovies. Landing halibuts striped bass bat rays and a guitar fish! Westher and tides were right!
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Richard Novak Charter
Richard Novak Charter
Aug 23, 2024 San Francisco
Fun fishing with Richard Novak and friends, Toni, Colin and Jennifer, the birthday girl. picked up live in the city made several drifts for halibut with no success. We decided to go outside the Golden Gate Bridge rockcod. Motored up to Drake Bay and had great fishing for limits of Linard and assorted rockcod. All you wanted in fantastic weather. fun fishing with the group and a happy birthday to Jennifer .
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Halibut Fishing out the Golden Gate
Halibut Fishing out the Golden Gate
Jul 14, 2024 San Francisco
Fun day with social media influencers Derek (amazing race) And Helen (Survivor). We fished with live bait off the Marin Coast and scored a couple of beautiful California halibut. Itโ€™s the height of the season. Weather and conditions are good right now time to go fishing.
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Transition Time
Transition Time
Jul 14, 2024 San Francisco
Halibut come into thr bay march-June to spawn. There has been great fishing but when they decide to get back to the ocean it can mean fantastic fishing along the beaches just outdide the gate. That time has arrived along with excellent weather. Enjoy the pics from 7/5 & 7/6.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
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Excellent
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5-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Phil!
5-Star Fishing Experience with Captain Phil!
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Appropriate for children
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Aaron R.
San Rafael, California
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 4, 2019
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Tony D.
United States
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Reel Time with Capt Phil

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 10, 2018
Great day on the ocean with the family. Caught some nice ones.ย  Will charter again.
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Bob B.
Hayward, California
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Great Time on Reel Time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 3, 2017
Reel Time is an exceptionally comfortable fishing boat, and Captain Phil knows the area, targeted fish, and appropriate methods....
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Kevin B.
Concord, California
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 21, 2017
Had a fantastic day on the water with Philโ€ฆ.we scored a decent haul of rockfish and unfortunately only 1 nice long. I...
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Kenzo T.
San Francisco, CA
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 22, 2018
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