Captain
William Smith

Member since November 2014 Half Moon Bay, United States
Background
Captain William Smith welcomes you for a fun and exciting fishing adventure out of Half Moon Bay. Fish near or far off the coast and enjoy beautiful nature.

Hey, I'm Captain William Smith

Half Moon Bay, United States
Background
Captain William Smith welcomes you for a fun and exciting fishing adventure out of Half Moon Bay. Fish near or far off the coast and enjoy beautiful nature.
Our Team
William S.
Captain
Lee G.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(44 reviews)
Half Moon Bay
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $170

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Caught my limit
Caught my limit
August fishing trip
+49
Angler rating
36
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
69%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
97%
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Ed R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on August 31, 2025
Captain William Smith AKA Captain Smitty with gruff appearance was a knowledgeable experienced Captain and quite funny. His...
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Rick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Riptide is a wonderful trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on August 29, 2025
took my friend George to celebrate his birthday. Captain Smith and assistant, Lee did a great job. We caught plenty of fish...
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Alex L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught my limit

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on September 1, 2025
Caught a 4 lb Cabby, black, golpher, black and yellow, brown rockfish. This charter did not leave toooo early (7:00am)  which...
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Wayne C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Took my Grandson for his first deep sea fishing experience.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day – Rockfish Weekend Shared on August 19, 2025
My grandson and I had a great time. We were able to catch our limit.The crew were very helpful. I recommend the Riptide Charter.
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Zoe S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Couldn’t be a better first time fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day – Rockfish Weekday Shared on July 16, 2025
Convenient location, great weather conditions, captain who knows where to find the fish and a helpful crew. Perfect! Caught...
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