Shared Half-Day Fishing Trip, San Francisco: $400 per angler (5 hours)
A 5-hour San Francisco Bay fishing trip priced per angler: $400 each, for 2 to 4 anglers. Starts at 7:30 AM or 1:15 PM.
Pay per angler instead of for the whole boat
A 5-hour fishing trip on San Francisco Bay at $400 per angler, for at least 2 and up to 4 anglers. Choose a 7:30 AM or 1:15 PM start and the number of anglers when you book online. It departs Hyde Street Harbor at Fisherman's Wharf with Captain Molly.
How it compares
| Trip | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shared half-day trip | 5 | $400 per angler ($800 for 2, $1,600 for 4) |
| Private half-day charter | 4 | $1,440 for the boat, up to 4 |
For 2 or 3 anglers, the shared trip costs less. For 4, the private half day costs less.
What we fish for
Striped bass, California halibut and sharks inside the Bay (all sharks released), and white sturgeon on a catch-and-release basis from October 1 to June 30. Best months for each: what you can catch on San Francisco Bay.
What's provided and what to bring
- Provided: rods, reels, tackle and bait, plus a heated cabin and a private bathroom aboard Miss Molly.
- Bring: a California fishing license for everyone 16 and older (buy it online before the trip: how and what it costs), lunch, warm layers and a cooler for your fish.
- Your catch: fish you keep are filleted and bagged. Leave your cooler on the dock and it's ready for them when you're back.
Where to meet: Hyde Street Harbor, 2951 Hyde St, at Fisherman's Wharf. When you arrive, text Captain Molly from the bench. Please don't walk down to the boat on your own.
Booking and cancellation
Book online and pay in full at booking. There's no deposit. Cancel free up to 7 days before your trip. Within 7 days there's no refund. If Captain Molly cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
First time out? Read your first fishing charter on San Francisco Bay.
Questions people ask
- How much is the shared trip per person?
- $400 per angler for 5 hours.
- How many anglers can book?
- At least 2 and up to 4.
- Can I book a single seat?
- No. The trip needs at least 2 anglers per booking.
- Shared or private: which costs less?
- For 2 or 3 anglers, the shared trip. For 4, the private half-day charter: $1,440 for the boat against $1,600 for 4 shared seats.
- When does it start?
- 7:30 AM or 1:15 PM, whichever you pick when you book.
- Do I need a fishing license?
- Yes, everyone 16 or older needs a California sport fishing license. A one-day license is $21.09 and a two-day license is $32.40 (2026). Buy it online from CDFW before the trip.
- Where does the boat leave from?
- Hyde Street Harbor, 2951 Hyde St, at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. When you arrive, text Captain Molly from the bench. Please don't walk down to the boat on your own.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before the trip. Within 7 days there is no refund. If Captain Molly cancels for weather you get a full refund or a new date.
What guests say
- ★★★★★
Best fishing trip ever!
Elizabeth P. · Aug 1, 2026 - ★★★★★
Great time fishing in San Francisco
Michael L. · Jul 29, 2026 - ★★★★★
Fantastic Fishing Trip
Charlie L. · Jul 28, 2026
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