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Fresh Fishing Reports from Northern California

Solid action on big halibut again!

September 30, 2025

Today we had another three person Charter and we found good action in the bay. We had fish up to 25 pounds lost a couple big ones and had really good action on the short trip.

Monster halibut today!

September 28, 2025

We are still catching Halibut in the bay, and the size is increasing! Still lots of time left for these fish. Our private group of three caught their limits of Halibut, including 3 over 25 pounds!

Stripers biting big time!

September 25, 2025

Today was all about the bass! They bit early and often on live anchovies. Our group of first time fishermen easily caught their limits and called it a day early! Very fun morning for clients and crew!

Hot Kokanee bite!

September 24, 2025

We made quick work of limits this morning with rainbow trout hitting rapala's near the shoreline at sunrise and fast limits of Kokanee in 70 ft of water on RB tackle spoons hold behind dodgers

Seven gill shark

September 23, 2025

The bite was absolutely on fire. The rods were going off all day. Limits of sevengill all around. After limits, we catch and release. This was a fun day.

Sevengill sharks

September 21, 2025

The big sevengills are here. Every year they migrate from the deep ocean into the san francisco bay. We get a short window to target them which is now through october. The bite is fast and furious and days are getting booked up. Jump on while you can.

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What anglers said about fishing in Northern California

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.

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

Go with a well reviewed guide and fish and fosh earlier to mid season. Fall and winter create conditions that make it a bit more difficult but nit impossible.

5.0 / 5

Go with a well reviewed guide and fish and fosh earlier to mid season. Fall and winter create conditions that make it a bit more difficult but nit impossible.

Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.

5.0 / 5

Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.

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.

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

Go in the morning and dress warm. The crew will take care of the rest! Awesome experience!

5.0 / 5

Go in the morning and dress warm. The crew will take care of the rest! Awesome experience!

Tahoe 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.

5.0 / 5

fishSFbay

We’re novices so no baseline for recommending this but it was a fun and unique experience

5.0 / 5

We’re novices so no baseline for recommending this but it was a fun and unique experience

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.

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

This was our first time fishing in San Francisco and it was awesome! 10/10 recommend doing this!

5.0 / 5

This was our first time fishing in San Francisco and it was awesome! 10/10 recommend doing this!

Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Expect to have a great fishing trip and soak up the views of the magic surroundings.

5.0 / 5

Expect to have a great fishing trip and soak up the views of the magic surroundings.

Tahoe Sportfishing

If you want to learn how and when to catch different species of fish. Look no further than Captain Conner. He is very personable and very knowledgeable.

5.0 / 5

If you want to learn how and when to catch different species of fish. Look no further than Captain Conner. He is very personable and very knowledgeable.

Fish Trap Outfitters LLC

Bring food or drinks if you think you might want them. Cold water is supplied.

5.0 / 5

Bring food or drinks if you think you might want them. Cold water is supplied.

Catch the Best of Tahoe– Premier Sportfishing

It’s a good intro to open water fishing. The waves aren’t too high but there’s some rougher areas. Even if you’re not actively catching fish, the surroundings are beautiful to sight see.

5.0 / 5

It’s a good intro to open water fishing. The waves aren’t too high but there’s some rougher areas. Even if you’re not actively catching fish, the surroundings are beautiful to sight see.

Miss Molly with Captain Molly

Recommend you wear warm clothes even in summer, rain boots, bring cooler for taking the fish home, and cooler of snacks for on the boat.

5.0 / 5

Recommend you wear warm clothes even in summer, rain boots, bring cooler for taking the fish home, and cooler of snacks for on the boat.

Riptide Charters

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.

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.