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June
Shad fishing in the Sacramento River is superb this time of year. Meanwhile, deep sea fishing off the coasts of San Francisco, San Diego, and many other cities is slowly reaching its height.

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What anglers said about fishing in California

Weather is good. At least for us bite was hot. Scenary great and you can fish near cool landmarks (alcatraz and golden gates)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is good. At least for us bite was hot. Scenary great and you can fish near cool landmarks (alcatraz and golden gates)
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
You have to reach out to this charter company! They know where to go and catch good fish! The experience is second to none! Amazing crew! I will definitely do this again! We are beyond happy!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You have to reach out to this charter company! They know where to go and catch good fish! The experience is second to none! Amazing crew! I will definitely do this again! We are beyond happy!
Kamryn Dawson Charters
Kamryn Dawson Charters
Taking the advice of your captain is what helps you catch your fish. Wear fishing apparel and hat for sure! Be ready to have fun because it goes by quick!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Taking the advice of your captain is what helps you catch your fish. Wear fishing apparel and hat for sure! Be ready to have fun because it goes by quick!
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
You need to book a trip with smaller tide movement. We booked on a 7ft tidal change that reduced the chances of catching fish but Captain Ken has been on the water for over 40 years and put us on the halibut.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You need to book a trip with smaller tide movement. We booked on a 7ft tidal change that reduced the chances of catching fish but Captain Ken has been on the water for over 40 years and put us on the halibut.
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Josie Mac Sportfishing
The bigger fish seem to run later, so next time I will likely book later in the summer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The bigger fish seem to run later, so next time I will likely book later in the summer.
Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing
Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing
They did say that you might catch more fish when the bay is a bit warmer but we were still very happy with everything we caught and would still come in June! Make sure to bundle up the mornings are chilly on the water but we were prepared and it didn’t bother our kids!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
They did say that you might catch more fish when the bay is a bit warmer but we were still very happy with everything we caught and would still come in June! Make sure to bundle up the mornings are chilly on the water but we were prepared and it didn’t bother our kids!
Here We Go Sport Fishing
Here We Go Sport Fishing
Don’t forget to get a license at the big 5 sporting good store. Dress for cooler weather than expected.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t forget to get a license at the big 5 sporting good store. Dress for cooler weather than expected.
Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips
Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips
Go early morning for your best chance of catching a fish and expect to work to get them on the boat. The fish are deep and it's not easy to get them to the surface.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early morning for your best chance of catching a fish and expect to work to get them on the boat. The fish are deep and it's not easy to get them to the surface.
Tahoe Sportfishing
Tahoe Sportfishing
Definitely take Dramamine (per dosage directions) the night before and another one an hour before you get on the boat. Even if you think there is no way I’m going to get motion sickness.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely take Dramamine (per dosage directions) the night before and another one an hour before you get on the boat. Even if you think there is no way I’m going to get motion sickness.
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Steve Huber – Crescent City
If you are a novice or not familiar with fish species during your planned trip (time of year), do your research.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If you are a novice or not familiar with fish species during your planned trip (time of year), do your research.
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
Bring a hat and a jacket can be pretty cool in the morning and plenty of sun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a hat and a jacket can be pretty cool in the morning and plenty of sun
Reel Obsession Sportfishing – Richmond
Reel Obsession Sportfishing – Richmond
Easy to find marina and captain Steve will stay in contact with you a lot up to the date of your trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy to find marina and captain Steve will stay in contact with you a lot up to the date of your trip.
Steve Huber – Crescent City
Steve Huber – Crescent City
The water is a little rough but we prepared with dramamine. The trip was worth every minute.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The water is a little rough but we prepared with dramamine. The trip was worth every minute.
Brothers Sport Fishing – 23 Parker
Brothers Sport Fishing – 23 Parker
Wear warm clothes (fog & wind), bring a lunch and a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear warm clothes (fog & wind), bring a lunch and a thermos of coffee or hot cocoa.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Solid fishing overall. Even though halibut fishing is really strong right now, they can be caught. Other hard-fighting and delicious fish are abundant.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Solid fishing overall. Even though halibut fishing is really strong right now, they can be caught. Other hard-fighting and delicious fish are abundant.
Barbarossa Fishing
Barbarossa Fishing
The Berkeley Harbour was easy to find plenty of parking, we easily found our captain and his boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The Berkeley Harbour was easy to find plenty of parking, we easily found our captain and his boat.
NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
NorCal Traditions Sportfishing
Bring layers that you can shed, it is chilly in the morning and hot in the afternoon. Bring sunscreen because the UV is higher at altitude.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring layers that you can shed, it is chilly in the morning and hot in the afternoon. Bring sunscreen because the UV is higher at altitude.
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Scotty's Sportfishing LLC
Dress in layers! Bring waterproof clothes and shoes unless you like being wet for 6 hours!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress in layers! Bring waterproof clothes and shoes unless you like being wet for 6 hours!
Nautilus Excursions
Nautilus Excursions
Bring some warm clothes it’s cold over there in the morning please bring warm clothes please.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring some warm clothes it’s cold over there in the morning please bring warm clothes please.
fishSFbay
fishSFbay
Just a reminder that although clearlake is a phenomenal lake to fish where you. An catch size and numbers, you can run into tough days. Be patient and ready to grind it out if it is.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just a reminder that although clearlake is a phenomenal lake to fish where you. An catch size and numbers, you can run into tough days. Be patient and ready to grind it out if it is.
Mark Crutcher Fishing
Mark Crutcher Fishing