Species

Feeding Frenzy Sportfishing specializes in chasing California’s top sport fish. Our goal is to put you right in the action.

View River Species

Our river trips target salmon, stripers, sturgeon, and more in Northern California’s legendary waterways.

View Ocean/BAY Species

Our ocean charters put you on halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and more across the Bay and Pacific coast.

River Species

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Season: October - April

Sturgeon

Port: Sacramento, CA & Pittsburg, CA

Great for: Thrill seekers looking to catch the biggest fresh water fish in North America. 

Things to know: catch and release only per state regulations; powerful fish—expect long battles and acrobatic jumps. We sit on the anchor to catch these fish.

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Two men on a boat holding a large fish together, with water and a blue sky in the background.
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Season: July-October

SALMON

Port: Sacramento, Feather, & Mokolumne Rivers

Great for: Anglers chasing a hard-fighting,delicious table-fare fish; all skill levels welcome. Rivers often offer beautiful views and other wildlife. 

Things to know: Season dates & regulations vary each year. We catch Salmon trolling or back-bouncing lures & drifting roe. 

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Simple illustration of a fish with fins and gills.

Season: March–June, September–November

Striper

Port: California Delta, Sacramento & Feather Rivers

Great for: beginners to experienced anglers; this is an action packed fishery with quality and quantity. 
Things to know: Spring and Fall runs, trolling, casting lures, drifting live bait is how we catch them. great table fare – FISH TACOS!

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Group of five men holding large striped bass fish on a dock near water, with trees and blue sky in the background, smiling at the camera.

OCEAN/ BAY Species

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Season: May-August

Halibut

Port: Richmond, CA

Great for: All skill levels; anglers looking to head home with delicious Halibut. Striped Bass are often caught as well on our Halibut Charters. 


Things to know: beautiful views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, Angel Island, & the Golden Gate Bridge. Anglers will be drifting live bait on these charters. 

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Two men on a boat holding a large flat fish, with water and hills in the background.
Illustration of a fish in dark blue color.

Season: MAY-October

SALMON

Port: San Francisco Bay Area & Coastal Ports

Great for: Anglers chasing a hard-fighting, premium food fish; trolling or back-bouncing.
Things to know: Highly seasonal with tight regulations; we keep only legal, hatchery/retention-eligible fish.

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Season: May-December

ROCKFISH/

LINGCOD

Port: Richmond, CA 

Great for: any skill levels. Anglers looking for steady action

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Things to know: Depth/area regs vary by season; mixed-bag variety; firm, tasty fillets.

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Leopard Shark Illustration

Season: June-September

Sharks

Port: Richmond, CA 

Great for: any skill levels. Anglers looking for FAST paced action. This is a great trip to introduce anglers to fishing. 

Things to know: anchor fishing. Multiple hook ups are common. Primarily Leopard Sharks, several species caught each trip. 

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Four men on a boat holding various fish and sharks, smiling and celebrating their catch, with water and distant land in the background.
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Season: July-October

TUNA

Port: Richmond, CA 

Great for: the hardcore fisherman! High risk high reward. Targeting some of the hardest fighting fish in the ocean. 

Things to know: Albacore Tuna or Bluefin Tuna. These trips are weather dependent. We will target what we have the best odds of catching.  

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Three men on a boat holding a large fish they caught, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background, celebrating their fishing success.

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