Berkeley Charter Boats represents the finest charter fishing experience for Salmon, Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish, and Dungeness Crab in the San Francisco Bay Area, departing daily from the Berkeley Marina, California, aboard a fleet including the El Dorado, New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and Talisman (6-pack). Independent, family owned and operated, the business accommodates beginners and experienced anglers alike, individuals through large parties.
Bay Potluck trips ($200, spring-summer) drift live anchovies for Halibut (limit 3) and Striped Bass (limit 2) inside and around San Francisco Bay. Salmon trips ($250, summer months, daily) troll the Pacific Ocean for coveted Chinook Salmon (limit 2). Ling/Rock Cod trips ($225, late summer into fall) target big lingcod and rockfish (Rock Cod limit 10, Lingcod limit 2). Coastal Potluck ($220) combines halibut and rockfish along the Marin coast. Crab Only trips ($150, November-December) and Rock Cod/Crab Combo trips ($250, same season) round out the fall lineup, with Albacore Tuna trips ($500, late summer-early fall, limit 25) offered when the run passes through.
Trips depart daily at 6am, generally returning around 4pm, with boats berthed on K Dock behind the bait shop and free parking available across the street. Fishing pole rental ($20) and additional tackle ($15-30 depending on trip type) are available aboard.
For anglers of any experience level near Berkeley, California looking for a well-established, family-run salmon, halibut, rockfish, or crab fishing charter, Berkeley Charter Boats offers a genuinely versatile fleet operating out of the Berkeley Marina.
