I have been on about a dozen charters over the years and this was by far the best. Extremely professional and great and patient with my family, some of whom had never fished before. We are already planning our return. We hit limits for all and had a blast
I wasnt sure what to expect going shark fishing in SF Bay, but it was really enjoyable and Brian and Jose were calm, fun & knowledgable. Within 5 minutes of dropping our lines the sharks were biting, talk about a good spot! There was a lot of action! I would definitely rebook with this outfit if I make it back to SF.
These guys were absolutely awesome! They took care of everything, all we had to do was catch fish and have fun. I found them by searching through reviews like this one, and had such a good time I felt compelled to write one myself. We will be back!
Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking to catch some serious fish!! Jose and Bryan are professional and fun. They were knowledgeable of the area and boy do they know how to catch some fish!! Two minutes after we threw out my husband had his first fish on!! Amazing!! Thanks guys!! We will see you again!!
We hosted a fishing birthday party and these guys were real pros! They were extremely hospitable and highly knowledgeable about fishing. My dad is a fishing guide and I was thoroughly impressed with this crew. The boat was VERY clean and has plenty of room. We caught lots of bass and halibut, and Brian and Joses filleting skills are impressive! HIGHLY recommend.
I went out with Brian and Jose for a birthday trip with some friends and family. It was better than anything I could have expected. These guys are awesome at what they do and it was SO worth it. We caught multiple striped bass and rockfish. It was so fun and these guys really made sure we all had a good time. I cant wait to go again with them. As other reviews said, they were extremely clean and very hospitable.
Captain Dogen and the crew were wonderful! My team went sailing with them for our offsite and had a blast. They were easy to book with and ensured that we were comfortable and happy. The sunset snacks and drinks were perfect for a late afternoon sail around the bay. Would 100% recommend!
Best time ever! Brian and Jose will work to make your day amazing. Their genuine personalities will meet you at whatever skill level you are. They are always encouraging. Ive been on five charters with them and cant wait for number six! Do yourself a favor and book this charter!P.s. they also created a clean environment on the boat. Hand sanitizer, encouraging people to wash hands, cleaning the bathroom after each use. I felt safe.
My 10-year-old fishing-obsessed son and I live in the SF Bay Area and we decided to try this out. In November striper fishing is the thing, apparently, so we went for that. It did not disappoint! Brian and Jose were fantastic guides (safe, friendly, helpful) and were great with my son. We pulled up so many fish that at some point I needed a break! We had a blast. Highly recommend.
Brian is an excellent captain and put us on many fish during our trip! Had a great experience! Will use him again!
Brian and his brother have everything you need on the boat and are very professional and knowledgeable. Had a great time and caught our limits of Halibut and Stripped bass. Will be going again.
I had a very good feeling about this trip. We were 5 on the boat and everyone caught many fish even so someone brought a banana on board.I have been fishing since I can remember, going fishing with Brian and his Brother on their huge, confortable and well equipped boat was one of my best fishing experience.Stephen and I will not forget that day.Thank you very much.
Brian and Jose are very kind and professional. We had a great time and we caught many halibuts and sea bass! And good size! All perfect!
Brian and Jose were excellent guides on our half day fishing charter in the SF Bay. First, we fished for Striped Bass and caught our boats limit within about an hour! Then, we spent the rest of the time fishing halibut. We caught many (maybe 15 or so) which was fun for me and my two boys aged 13 and 15. We only kept 3 halibut, and the rest went back to catch another day. I also caught a small rock fish and a shark! Another highlight was the boys feeding the skins and bones from the filleted fish to the eager sea lion at the dock. I plan to come back soon and go out on the ocean to fish, past the bay. Thanks, Brian and Jose for a great time!
I had some friends visiting from Denmark who were looking for their first fishing experience in the Pacific Ocean. We caught more fish than we could even count! Brian and Jose were exceptional and made the trip so easy and fun. They were constantly assisting us making sure that we had poles in the water at all times so that we could catch as many fish as possible. Great gentlemen running a fantastic business and some good old fashioned fun. HIGHLY recommend SF Fishing Charters, thanks Brian and Jose!
Awesome fishing experience. Brian and Jose made us feel welcome and comfortable. They were extremely knowledgeable and experienced. They provided all of the quality equipment and the boat was really nice and clean. They timed the trip perfectly so we could catch the most fish. Our boat got 6 bass and a large sturgeon. Will definitely return!
Our family had a GREAT time fishing recently with Capt Brian & his brother. We caught 3 large salmon and took home over 40 lbs of fish filets. Fishing was fabulous but our teenage son said feeding the sea lion our fish scraps was the best part of his entire week in San Fran!!
I am not sure how this company got 5-star rating. I called Brian’s number multiple times and left messages but he never got back to me. Terrible customer service!
Awesome fishing expedition with exceptional and knowledgeable fishing instructors! Brian and Jose were so awesome that they made sure my 80 year old dad and my sister (first time on a fishing boat) were comfortable and having lots of fun. Thanks again Brian and Jose for a great time and a bucket list crossed out for my 80 year old dad of catching the bigger fish than his son. Thanks again!
Great weather, wonderful people and caught a boat load of fish! (Pun intended)
I took my Dad fishing with San Francisco Fishing Charter as an early Fathers Day present, and he loved it! Brian was friendly, accommodating, and professional. He and his brother went out of their way to help us to have a great day out on the water. They were so patient with me while I caught my first fish! As a bonus, we saw amazing views of the bay area. I totally recommend this EXCELLENT experience!
Highly recommended! Brian and Jose are friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Caught a mess of fish including four keeper sturgeon on our trip (released). I would suggest booking with them if taking the wife or girlfriend. The boat is well stocked and extremely clean and has a well-appointed bathroom. Thanks guys!
Brian and Jose charter the best boat in the Bay Area. Brian has been on a boat since he was a kid and knows the area better than anyone. Why is this important? We went out to catch striped bass and were in the general area of 10-12 other boats. We caught the boat quota in less than an hour while the other boats were not reeling anything up. Why? It is easy, Brian and Jose know the tides and how to work the bait in those tides to catch the fish. At one point we had to use the net to bring in 2-3 fish in one swoop because they were biting so much. I have used Brian and Jose 3 times now all for different fish; shark, salmon and striped bass. All three times it was an enormous success and a great day out in the boat. Want to have a great day in an amazing setting? Call Brian and Jose - they are the best in the business.
San Francisco Fishing Charter gave me and my family a fantastic fishing trip. Brian and his brother Jose are very smart fishermen and actually gave my party an upgrade from a half-day of rock fish to a half-day of salmon fishing, because they knew where a close fishing site was located and had success there the last couple of days. They made the whole experience very relaxing and comfortable by getting all the rods and bait ready, so that we only had to worry about bringing in the fish and not about whether we had the right gear or bait. Our whole boat hit our limit of Salmon. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
I researched several other charters for our mother and daughter fishing trip and I am so pleased we chose these guys. Brian and Jose are well organized, professional, accommodating, fun and they know how to get you on the fish. My mom caught her limit and we threw back so many that I lost count. This particular day other boats where having difficult catching any fish at all! The boat was very nice and clean. I felt safe with Brian at the wheel and it was obvious he is an experienced captain and fisherman. Brian and Jose were able to answer most all of our questions about fishing, cooking, landscape and the city. They did everything for us, but also allowed us to do things ourselves if we wanted. We felt free to move around on the boat and have fun. I highly recommend Fishin’ Game to anyone looking for a fun day fishing with an experienced crew and anyone who wants to catch a ton of fish. My freezer is packed with fish now!
Brian and Jose are great guides. The boat has great amenities and isnt overcrowded like the party boats. Thanks for a great day.
Never been fishing in the ocean had an awesome time will be back!
Over priced 200 dollor
Got a bucket list fish
California dawn awesome boat
Great crew!