California Dawn is a 50-foot fiberglass sport fishing vessel, running out of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area. California Dawn is powered by twin diesel engines, features the latest in marine electronics, scanning sonar, large bait capacity, a heated cabin, and a full galley with a variety of delicious meals.

California Dawn is captained by second generation charter operator Captain James Smith. Captain James has been fishing the San Francisco Bay Area since 1985 and is US Coast Guard Certified to 100 Miles. His knowledge of the Bay, along with his experienced and friendly crew, will guarantee everyone the ultimate fishing experience.

California Dawn runs open party full day trips nearly year round, but is also available for charter. We offer the highest quality fishing rods for rent, as well as tackle for purchase.

If you have any questions about our services, please visit our FAQs page.

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Latest Reports

California Dawn Sportfishing

California Dawn SportfishingSunday, May 24th, 2020 at 11:34pm

Another big day on the bay! Coming in just shy of limits for my socially distancing group of anglers.
This bite looks like it can go deep into summer, get your reservations today!

Final count

40 halibut
2 striped bass

For 15 anglers

Reservations
(510)4175557

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California Dawn SportfishingSaturday, May 23rd, 2020 at 11:23pm

Finished up with around 2 fish per rod.

28 halibut to 15 pounds

For reservations
(510)4175557

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California Dawn SportfishingFriday, May 22nd, 2020 at 11:45pm

We landed on big numbers of halibut all week! Today was no exception.
We finished up right at limits again for consecutive days. Had a mix of jumbos as well and a few bass.

Final count

39 halibut to 26 pounds
8 striped bass
8 rockfish

13 anglers

For reservations
(510)4175557

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