Top Rated Fishing Charters in California

Q: Who are the best rated guides in California?

Some of the best rated guides in California are: Brothers Sport Fishing Reel Time Charters Quetzal Adventures Kings River Fly Guide Lake Tahoe Fishing Trips Big John's Fishing Guide Service Peter Santley Flyfishing Bassn Basics Guide Service Nemo Charters Full Spectrum Sport Fishing, Inc.

Q: What are the top fishing types in California?

Some of the best trip types in California are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing River Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Big game hunting Shore Fishing Bird hunting Wild boar hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in California?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in California are: Albacore Tuna Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Halibut Atlantic Salmon Barracuda Barred Sand Bass Barred Surfperch Bigeye Tuna Black Rockfish Blackfin Tuna

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

California Fishing Charters(83 charters available)83 charters available

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Long Beach

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for consistent bluefin tuna success and expert knowledge of Catalina fishing spots

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1-4 Guests

12 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$2,500

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Carnelian Bay, CA

27 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Guests praise Brad's local expertise and consistent Mackinaw catches at Lake Tahoe

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1-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$900

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San Francisco

31 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain John's fish-finding ability and professional crew

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1-6 Guests

5-10 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Hume, California

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for exceptional local knowledge and patient teaching with consistent fish catches

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Pyramid Lake

27 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Brad's expert knowledge and consistent fish limits

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6-8 Guests

5 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$950

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Richmond, CA

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about John's relentless fish-finding ability and consistent limits

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1-6 Guests

8 Hours

1 Trip

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$1,800

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Los Angeles

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Harry's expert knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

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1-5 Guests

4-12 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$850

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San Diego, CA

17 Yrs experience

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Guests love the spacious boat, friendly crew, and consistent yellowtail catches

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1-6 Guests

6-12 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$1,600

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San Francisco, CA

34 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for helping guests reach daily limits on stripers and halibut with expert local knowledge

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1-6 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$1,200

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Sacramento, CA

21 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for unparalleled Sacramento waters knowledge and incredible salmon and bass catches

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1-4 Guests

7 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$250

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San Diego

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Eric's expertise and consistent 30-50+ fish catches per trip

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1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$699

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San Diego

22 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for expert fish-finding ability and exceptional patience with all skill levels

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1-4 Guests

5-12 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$575

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Complete Guide to California Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in California - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in California waters

Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:

Offshore

Fishing Charters in California, United States

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in California, United States

California Fishing Charters(83 charters available)83 charters available

Complete Guide to California Fishing

Top Species

Albacore Tuna

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Salmon

Barracuda

Barred Sand Bass

Barred Surfperch

Bigeye Tuna

Black Rockfish

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Blue Rockfish

Blue Shark

Bluefin Tuna

Bocaccio Rockfish

Bonefish

Broadnose Sevengill Shark

Brook Trout

Brown Rockfish

Brown Smooth-Hound

Brown Trout

Cabezon

Calico Surfperch

California Flounder

California Kingcroaker

California Scorpionfish

California Sheephead

Canary Rockfish

Channel Catfish

Chilipepper Rockfish

China Rockfish

Chinook Salmon

Chum Salmon

Coho Salmon

Copper Rockfish

Crappie

Cutthroat Trout

Flathead Catfish

Gray Smooth-hound

Green Sturgeon

Haller's Round Ray

Kelp Bass

Kelp Greenling

Lake Sturgeon

Lake Trout

Largemouth Bass

Leopard Shark

Lingcod

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Ocean Whitefish

Olive Rockfish

Opaleye

Pacific Barracuda

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Pacific Bonito

Pacific Cod

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Herring

Pacific Ocean Perch

Pacific Sanddab

Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish

Petrale Sole

Pike-Perch

Pink Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Red Snapper

Redbreast Sunfish

Redstripe Rockfish

Rock Bass

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Shad

Sheepshead

Shiner Perch