Fishing Charters in California

Browse 169 fishing charters across 62 cities in California.

169

Charter Listings

62

Fishing Cities

San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Top Destinations

Fishing in California

California's Pacific coast gives anglers access to the Pacific Ocean. Across the state, charter captains target Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Halibut, Rockfish, and more, with popular trip styles including offshore, kelp fishing, bottom fishing. The best fishing is generally year-round, with peak warm-water species from june through november.

Top Species

YellowtailCalico BassHalibutRockfishWhite SeabassLingcod

Fishing Types

OffshoreKelp FishingBottom FishingBay Fishing

Best Season

Year-round, with peak warm-water species from June through November

San Diego

San Diego, CA

17 charters

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

14 charters

San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

11 charters

Dana Point

Dana Point, CA

9 charters

Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA

8 charters

Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

7 charters

Richmond

Richmond, CA

7 charters

Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA

7 charters

Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

6 charters

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5 charters

Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

5 charters

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

4 charters

Moss Landing

Moss Landing, CA

3 charters

Redding

Redding, CA

3 charters

Red Bluff

Red Bluff, CA

3 charters

Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay, CA

3 charters

Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay, CA

3 charters

Ventura

Ventura, CA

2 charters

Bethel Island

Bethel Island, CA

2 charters

Meridian

Meridian, CA

2 charters

Colusa

Colusa, CA

2 charters

Rio Vista

Rio Vista, CA

2 charters

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

2 charters

Crescent City

Crescent City, CA

2 charters

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay, CA

2 charters

Truckee

Truckee, CA

2 charters

Oxnard

Oxnard, CA

1 charters

Malibu

Malibu, CA

1 charters

Sandberg

Sandberg, CA

1 charters

Alameda

Alameda, CA

1 charters

Ramona

Ramona, CA

1 charters

Anderson

Anderson, CA

1 charters

Lakehead

Lakehead, CA

1 charters

Corning

Corning, CA

1 charters

Plumas Lake

Plumas Lake, CA

1 charters

Lucerne

Lucerne, CA

1 charters

Yuba City

Yuba City, CA

1 charters

Clearlake

Clearlake, CA

1 charters

Live Oak

Live Oak, CA

1 charters

Groveland

Groveland, CA

1 charters

La Grange

La Grange, CA

1 charters

Granite Bay

Granite Bay, CA

1 charters

Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

1 charters

Isleton

Isleton, CA

1 charters

Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA

1 charters

Morro Bay

Morro Bay, CA

1 charters

Camptonville

Camptonville, CA

1 charters

Penn Valley

Penn Valley, CA

1 charters

Oregon House

Oregon House, CA

1 charters

Temecula

Temecula, CA

1 charters

Oakley

Oakley, CA

1 charters

Bertsch Oceanview

Bertsch Oceanview, CA

1 charters

Stockton

Stockton, CA

1 charters

Pittsburg

Pittsburg, CA

1 charters

Oroville

Oroville, CA

1 charters

Chico

Chico, CA

1 charters

Mariposa

Mariposa, CA

1 charters

Lakeport

Lakeport, CA

1 charters

Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes, CA

1 charters

Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown, CA

1 charters

Seal Beach

Seal Beach, CA

1 charters

Avalon

Avalon, CA

1 charters

Fishing Charter FAQ for California

What fish can I catch in California?
California anglers target a variety of species in the Pacific Ocean. Common catches include Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Halibut, Rockfish, and more depending on the season and region of the state you fish.
When is the best time to go fishing in California?
The best fishing in California is generally year-round, with peak warm-water species from june through november. Different species peak at different times, so there's usually something worth targeting whenever you visit.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter in California?
Yes. California requires all anglers 16 and older to have a valid California sport fishing license, even on charter boats. One-day non-resident licenses are available and can be purchased online or at most charter landings.