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Sturgeon Season Opens with a Bang
Sturgeon Season Opens with a Bang
October 6, 2025
The much anticipated October 1 Sturgeon opener has come and gone, and here are the results: Wednesday 10/1: The first day is always the toughest, but this year we landed right on them. The fish started biting within 10 minutes of our anchor, hitting the ground and didn't stop for several hours. We ended up with 15 bites that resulted in nine Sturgeon landed to the boat, three fish that were lost mid battle, and three outright missed bites. You just can't ask for any more than that. Friday 10/3: On Friday, we went back for more of the same and found good action. Not quite as good as Wednesday, but we still managed seven really nice sturgeon to the boat for our group. Saturday 10/4: A totally different story for us on Saturday. We went back to the original starting point to find the fish had scattered, and we're not as cooperative as they had been. Which resulted in two fish after a couple of hours of fishing. We made one slight move picked up a third fish. As we were getting close to the end of the day, I decided let's give this area, arrest and take a look on our way back in. And, why am I glad we did that. On the final step of the day, the fish were biting in the bottom of the boat off. Within the last hour of our trip, we landed six big Sturgeon, including two doubles and two single hook ups, which gave us a total of nine fish for the day. We couldn't be happier for the way the season has begun. We are looking forward to a long season of fighting hundreds of Sturgeon for our clients. We still have lots of openings for October and November, which are sure to be really good months with lots of opportunities to catch big Sturgeon Give me a call or book straight on our website. Either way we're looking forward to hearing from you or seeing you on the water. **hidden content** **hidden content** Our schedule is open to book Sturgeon trips between October 1st and April 30 2026
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What anglers said about fishing in California Delta

you will catch things for sure but we had a lot of wind that made it tough in some areas but with our Captain it was great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
you will catch things for sure but we had a lot of wind that made it tough in some areas but with our Captain it was great.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.
Reel Time Charters, LLC
Reel Time Charters, LLC
For those who have issues with sea sickness/motion sickness, the ocean has more waves than the Bay, being prepared will make sure it's an enjoyable experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For those who have issues with sea sickness/motion sickness, the ocean has more waves than the Bay, being prepared will make sure it's an enjoyable experience.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Winds were moderately strong. We were on a smaller boat so the ride often felt choppy. But this was expected (I had been in touch with Captain Sean leading up to the trip), we never felt unsafe, and in fact, the kids felt the thrill of being on a fast boat in slightly stronger winds.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Winds were moderately strong. We were on a smaller boat so the ride often felt choppy. But this was expected (I had been in touch with Captain Sean leading up to the trip), we never felt unsafe, and in fact, the kids felt the thrill of being on a fast boat in slightly stronger winds.
fishSFbay
fishSFbay
Weโ€™re novices so no baseline for recommending this but it was a fun and unique experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weโ€™re novices so no baseline for recommending this but it was a fun and unique experience
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
It was a little windy but the weather was beautiful. A warm afternoon led to choppy seas but it was nothing to be concerned about.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a little windy but the weather was beautiful. A warm afternoon led to choppy seas but it was nothing to be concerned about.
Nautilus Excursions
Nautilus Excursions
This was our first time fishing in San Francisco and it was awesome! 10/10 recommend doing this!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first time fishing in San Francisco and it was awesome! 10/10 recommend doing this!
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Itโ€™s a good intro to open water fishing. The waves arenโ€™t too high but thereโ€™s some rougher areas. Even if youโ€™re not actively catching fish, the surroundings are beautiful to sight see.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s a good intro to open water fishing. The waves arenโ€™t too high but thereโ€™s some rougher areas. Even if youโ€™re not actively catching fish, the surroundings are beautiful to sight see.
Miss Molly with Captain Molly
Miss Molly with Captain Molly
Book, book, book the Josie Mac by far the best boat and charter out there. This is coming from a grand father who has 40 plus charters under his belt.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book, book, book the Josie Mac by far the best boat and charter out there. This is coming from a grand father who has 40 plus charters under his belt.
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Josie Mac Sportfishing
Absolutely. Call the captain and discuss what you want and he give you a clear answer on whatโ€™s your best options
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Absolutely. Call the captain and discuss what you want and he give you a clear answer on whatโ€™s your best options
Addictive Sport Fishing
Addictive Sport Fishing
To purchase license before going to boat. Bd ready that the fishing will last longer.
Very good
4.0 / 5
To purchase license before going to boat. Bd ready that the fishing will last longer.
Amethyst Fishing Charters
Amethyst Fishing Charters
Book with Warrior Poetry Sportfishing because they know their fishing! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Warrior Poetry Sportfishing because they know their fishing! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Dress warm because the weather can be unpredictable and if the wind starts blowing it will get cold
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm because the weather can be unpredictable and if the wind starts blowing it will get cold
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Absolutely! Captain Dave and First Mate Neil are so kind and knowledgeable. They will help you get comfortable and teach you well!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! Captain Dave and First Mate Neil are so kind and knowledgeable. They will help you get comfortable and teach you well!
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Warrior Poet Sportfishing
Russo's is a great marina with friendly staff and good parking. Easy access to close fishing from the dock and easy to get to and from the freeway. June the weather gets very hot so dress appropriately.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Russo's is a great marina with friendly staff and good parking. Easy access to close fishing from the dock and easy to get to and from the freeway. June the weather gets very hot so dress appropriately.
Delta BASSNโ€™ Guide Service
Delta BASSNโ€™ Guide Service
The fishing was good. Everybody on the boat walked away with at least one fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fishing was good. Everybody on the boat walked away with at least one fish
fishSFbay
fishSFbay
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 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
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 didnโ€™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 didnโ€™t bother our kids!
Here We Go Sport Fishing
Here We Go Sport Fishing
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 โ€“ Richmond
Reel Obsession Sportfishing โ€“ Richmond