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We specialize in Sportfishing Adventures in San Francisco Bay and outside the Golden Gate aboard our fleet of 16 charter vessels. Whether you're an individual angler interested in a day of saltwater fishing, or a larger group interested in hosting a special event, we are ready to customize a memorable day for you. We focus on making sure you have a fabulous day pursuing the wide range of gamefish that inhabit our waters and exploring the unique beauty of our area.

Spring 2023 Highlights!

  • **Halibut/Striped Bass Trips begin March 11!!**
  • **Sturgeon trips-Six Pack trips Departing from Pittsburg Marina **
  • **Rockcod/Lingcod opens May 15, 2023 **
  • **July 4 Fireworks, Fleet Week/Blue Angels, Bay Cruises-Call for Details **
  • **Rockcod/Lingcod opens May 15, 2023 **
  • **FREE PARKING and EASY FREEWAY ACCESS **
  • ** Updated Oakland and San Francisco History Tour Schedule for 2023**

2023 Schedule!

  • Trip Updates. Most trips remain "Limited Load" with reduced passenger loads. More room at the rail, more available seating and room to move about the boat. If you are interested in a group charter or a private/custom trip aboard one our vessels, please contact the Sportfishing Center. We have a variety of packages and tips to help build a trip that is right for you and your group.
  • Season dates -- Rockfish/Lingcod - May 15 to July 14 (Min. depth 300ft) , July 15 to Dec 31 (No Depth Restrictions). Salmon - TBD. Potluck Halibut/Striped Bass March-October *. Rockfish/Dungeness Crab Combo - November 4 through December 31. Sand Dab/Crab - January 2024.
  • We have expanded our Bay Cruise offerings! In addition to the Oakland and Richmond tours with Liam O'Donaghue of East Bay Yesterday, we are introducing and a San Francisco City Front and North Shore tour with Chris Carlsson.

Fish Emeryville is conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco Bay, centrally located to allow our boats to pursue fish inside San Francisco Bay, along the Marin and San Mateo county coastlines, and out to the Farallon Islands. Our fleet is fast and clean and our boats are maintained to a very high standard. Our Captains specialize in putting fishermen on King Salmon, California Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Sharks, and Dungeness Crab (seasonal) with the goal of making your trip a rewarding and safe adventure.

The Sportfishing Center carries a full complement of saltwater tackle, including many items designed by our Captains specifically for our local fisheries. Not sure what tackle you need? No problem, the Sportfishing center offers custom tackle kits specifically tailored to your trip to maximize your catch!

Forget something? Check out our Bait Shop for Snacks, Drinka and Beer, along with clothing, raingear and boots for your convenience. We also offer quality, well maintained rent rods/reels designed for our local fishing.

Each boat offers fish cleaning services on board and shore-side commercial ice is available for purchase upon your return.

*FREE PARKING* and EASY FREEWAY ACCESS make us the #1 fishing destination in Northern California! If you're visiting from out of the area and need of a hotel, we now have a special rate for our customers with Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge. Use this link to get a special rate: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1594675700904&key=CORP or call 888-627-8078 and mention Fish Emeryville.

Please look through our information and should you have any questions, please contact the Sportfishing center at info@fishemeryville.com or at 510-652-3403. During the season we update our fishing hotline daily at 510-652-FISH (3474).

Reports from Emeryville's Fishing Fleet!

Trip Openings For The Week

by FISH EMERYVILLE
Good Evening Anglers! Be sure to grab your spots before we fill up! Tuesday April 4th • Sundance → Halibut/Striped Bass • Scallywag → Halibut/Striped Bass  • New Huck Finn → Halibut/Striped Bass • Pacific Pearl → AM Half Day Halibut/Striped Bass • Playn' Hooky → Halibut/Striped Bass •
(More...) (Sunday, March 12, 2023)

We're excited to kick off Halibut and Striped Bass season here at Fish Emeryville!

by FISH EMERYVILLE
Good Afternoon Anglers! We're excited to kick off Halibut and Striped Bass season here at Fish Emeryville!  Here is a preview of the schedule we have available for the next week! Wednesday March 8 • Scallywag → Halibut/Striped Bass Thursday March 9 • Scallywag → Halibut/Striped
(More...) (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)

Schedule for the next 4 days! Book your spots!

by FISH EMERYVILLE
Good Afternoon Anglers! Here is the schedule for the next 4 days! Book your spots! February 17th Sturgeon • Here We Go February 18th Sturgeon • Here We Go February 19th Sturgeon • Here We Go February 20th Sturgeon • Here We Go To book a reservation, call (510)652-3403 ext
(More...) (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)