California Dawn Sportfishing

Unforgettable Sportfishing & Private Charter Experiences
Welcome to California Dawn Sportfishing

About Us

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Welcome to California Dawn Sportfishing, your premier destination for unforgettable fishing adventures on the West Coast. With decades of experience, we specialize in providing top-tier fishing trips, including Bay and Ocean Potluck Fishing, Salmon Charters, Crab Combos, and Private Parties tailored to your group.

Our fleet, featuring the California Dawn and California Dawn II, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and luxurious amenities to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Whether you’re an avid angler or new to fishing, our dedicated crew is here to guide you, making every trip an exciting and memorable experience.

Join us on the water for world-class fishing, breathtaking views, and gourmet onboard dining prepared by our professional chefs. Let California Dawn Sportfishing turn your next outing into the adventure of a lifetime!

Our Services

Experience unforgettable adventures on the water with California Dawn Sportfishing. Whether reeling in the fish of a lifetime, celebrating on a private charter, or savoring in the breathtaking views, we provide top-tier service and exceptional fishing experiences for all.

Bay Potluck Fishing

Target species include halibut and striped bass in the San Francisco Bay.

Private Charters

Fully customizable trips for group events or specialized fishing experiences.

Ocean Potluck Fishing & Seasonal Salmon

Focused on catching rockfish, lingcod, and seasonal salmon in coastal waters.

Rockfish & Crab Combos

Combines fishing with Dungeness crab harvesting for a multi-species experience.

Hop Aboard the Dawn Fleet!

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California Dawn

A 50-foot fiberglass sport fishing vessel equipped with twin diesel engines, advanced marine electronics, scanning sonar, a heated cabin, and a full galley.

Port side of white catamaran

California Dawn II

A 55-foot catamaran featuring twin Caterpillar engines, spacious pontoons, and a large cabin with a full galley, designed for enhanced comfort and capacity.

Latest Reports

California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing19 hours ago
Salmon turned back on again today. We finished up over a fish per rod landing 24 salmon for our group.
We are sold out on salmon trips through the 23rd but will be offering salmon trips on the second opener starting September 1st. Looks like there are lots of fish still making there way down the coast.
For reservations
(510)4175557 or reserve online
California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing1 day ago
The last day of salmon fishing for the SF sector will be 8/23. It will reopen 9/1 for the month of September with a 20,000 fish quota. We will be switching our trips on the CD2 for live bait potluck and Farallon island runs for the last week of August
California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing3 days ago
We had a Phenix Rods sponsored deep water trip to the islands today. Weather was flat and the lings were chewing to start out the day. We took full limits for all on board and moved off to the rockfish which also bit well.. limits of boat and headed back to dock by 330
There was a pair of rods given to top fish on board. Today was a bast! Big thanks to Vince Borges and Phenix rods!we will back out on the salmon grounds in the morning. We have room on New California Dawn for potluck.
Final count
56 ling cod (limits) to 25 pounds
260 rockfish (limits)
200 sand dabs
For reservations
(510)415557 or reserve online

Testimonials

Resources

CDFW – California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Sep’s Outdoors – Bringing you the best in outdoor information.
Capt Steve’s Lodge – Kenai Peninsula’s premiere fishing experience.
Sportfishing Report – Bringing West Coast fishing reports to you.
Fish Sniffer – The Magazine for West Coast Sportsmen.

Sponsors

Phenix Rods
Promar
Ahi USA
West Coast Rod Holders
Spiderwire
Penn Reels