Fishing Reservations

Compare trip schedules, boat availability, fish counts, and book your next fishing adventure online. Serving landings and charter boats across the West Coast.

Explore More

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Close to cancel.

Half Moon Bay Fishing Trips

Half Moon Bay, CA

Nestled between dramatic cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay, California, is a picturesque coastal town with a thriving sportfishing scene. Known for its direct access to deep, nutrient-rich waters, Half Moon Bay offers incredible opportunities to catch salmon, lingcod, rockfish, halibut, and seasonal albacore tuna. Its mild climate, scenic beauty, and family-friendly harbor make it a favorite for anglers of all experience levels. After your trip, enjoy fresh seafood at Pillar Point Harbor, stroll the charming downtown shops, or take in sweeping ocean views from the Coastal Trail. With its combination of rich marine life and classic California coastal charm, Half Moon Bay is a must-visit destination for fishing and relaxation.
Card View
Jump to:
September 2026
Tuesday, September 1
Riptide Salmon
Riptide Charters
9/1/2026
5:00 am
9/1/2026
3:00 pm
19
$250
13
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/1/2026
5:30 am
9/1/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
14
This month could potentially be your last chance at your 2026 salmon with a statewide 20,000 fish harvest limit...the season may continue into October if the harvest limit isn't reached!
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/1/2026
6:00 am
9/1/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
14
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Wednesday, September 2
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/2/2026
5:30 am
9/2/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
11
Thursday, September 3
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/3/2026
5:30 am
9/3/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
18
Friday, September 4
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/4/2026
5:30 am
9/4/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
16
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/4/2026
6:00 am
9/4/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Saturday, September 5
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/5/2026
5:30 am
9/5/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
11
No fishing license required statewide today courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife!
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/5/2026
7:00 am
9/5/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Sunday, September 6
Riptide Salmon
Riptide Charters
9/6/2026
5:00 am
9/6/2026
3:00 pm
19
$250
19
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/6/2026
5:30 am
9/6/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
13
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/6/2026
6:00 am
9/6/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
13
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Monday, September 7
Riptide Rockfish
Riptide Charters
9/7/2026
7:00 am
9/7/2026
3:00 pm
19
$170
17
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/7/2026
7:00 am
9/7/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
18
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Tuesday, September 8
Riptide Salmon
Riptide Charters
9/8/2026
5:00 am
9/11/2026
3:00 pm
19
$250
19
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/8/2026
6:00 am
9/8/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/8/2026
7:00 am
9/8/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
19
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Wednesday, September 9
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/9/2026
6:00 am
9/9/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts 1/2 Day Local Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/9/2026
7:00 am
9/9/2026
12:00 pm
30
$95 Cash
$98.33 Credit
30
1/2 Day Local Rockfishing for only $95 PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIP DEPARTS AT 7:00 A.M. and RETURNS BY NOON.SHOP WILL OPEN BY 6:00am. CHECK IN BY NO LATER THAN 6:15am.
Thursday, September 10
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/10/2026
5:30 am
9/10/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
20
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/10/2026
6:00 am
9/10/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Friday, September 11
Riptide Salmon
Riptide Charters
9/11/2026
5:00 am
9/11/2026
3:00 pm
19
$250
18
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/11/2026
5:30 am
9/11/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
20
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/11/2026
6:00 am
9/11/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Saturday, September 12
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/12/2026
7:00 am
9/12/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Queen of Hearts Coastal Rockfish/Lingcod
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/12/2026
7:00 am
9/12/2026
3:00 pm
25
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
25
Sunday, September 13
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/13/2026
6:00 am
9/13/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Coastal Rockfish/Lingcod
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/13/2026
7:00 am
9/13/2026
3:00 pm
25
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
22
Monday, September 14
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/14/2026
6:00 am
9/14/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/14/2026
7:00 am
9/14/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Tuesday, September 15
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/15/2026
6:00 am
9/15/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts On Hold
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/15/2026
7:00 am
9/15/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Wednesday, September 16
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/16/2026
6:00 am
9/16/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts 1/2 Day Local Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/16/2026
7:00 am
9/16/2026
12:00 pm
30
$95 Cash
$98.33 Credit
30
1/2 Day Local Rockfishing for only $95 PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIP DEPARTS AT 7:00 A.M. and RETURNS BY NOON.SHOP WILL OPEN BY 6:00am. CHECK IN BY NO LATER THAN 6:15am.
Thursday, September 17
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/17/2026
5:30 am
9/17/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
20
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/17/2026
7:00 am
9/17/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Friday, September 18
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/18/2026
5:30 am
9/18/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
20
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/18/2026
7:00 am
9/18/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Saturday, September 19
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/19/2026
7:00 am
9/19/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Queen of Hearts Coastal Rockfish/Lingcod
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/19/2026
7:00 am
9/19/2026
3:00 pm
25
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
25
Sunday, September 20
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/20/2026
6:00 am
9/20/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Monday, September 21
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/21/2026
6:00 am
9/21/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/21/2026
7:00 am
9/21/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Tuesday, September 22
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/22/2026
6:00 am
9/22/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/22/2026
7:00 am
9/22/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Wednesday, September 23
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/23/2026
6:00 am
9/23/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts 1/2 Day Local Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/23/2026
7:00 am
9/23/2026
12:00 pm
30
$95 Cash
$98.33 Credit
30
1/2 Day Local Rockfishing for only $95 PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIP DEPARTS AT 7:00 A.M. and RETURNS BY NOON.SHOP WILL OPEN BY 6:00am. CHECK IN BY NO LATER THAN 6:15am.
Thursday, September 24
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/24/2026
5:30 am
9/24/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
19
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/24/2026
6:00 am
9/24/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Friday, September 25
Queen of Hearts Salmon
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/25/2026
5:30 am
9/25/2026
3:00 pm
20
$250 Cash
$258.75 Credit
20
New Captain Pete Rockfish
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/25/2026
6:00 am
9/25/2026
12:00 pm
20
$103.50 Jr: $100
20
1/2 day rockfish /lingcod Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and weights available for purchase/ rent on the boat . Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Saturday, September 26
New Captain Pete 3/4 Day Birding
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/26/2026
7:00 am
9/26/2026
5:00 pm
1
$0
1
Private Pelagic Birding Trip
Queen of Hearts Coastal Rockfish/Lingcod
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/26/2026
7:00 am
9/26/2026
3:00 pm
25
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
25
Riptide Rockfish
Riptide Charters
9/26/2026
7:00 am
9/26/2026
3:00 pm
19
$170
17
Sunday, September 27
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/27/2026
6:00 am
9/27/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Coastal Rockfish/Lingcod
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/27/2026
7:00 am
9/27/2026
3:00 pm
25
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
25
Monday, September 28
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/28/2026
6:00 am
9/28/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/28/2026
7:00 am
9/28/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Tuesday, September 29
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/29/2026
6:00 am
9/29/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts Deep Sea Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/29/2026
7:00 am
9/29/2026
3:00 pm
20
$170 Cash
$175.95 Credit
20
Break out your heavy gear...we're going deep water rockfishing!...or as deep as the weather permits. And it's a Senior Special Day - $140 for anglers 65 and over
Wednesday, September 30
New Captain Pete Salmon
New Captain Pete Sportfishing
9/30/2026
6:00 am
9/30/2026
4:00 pm
16
$305.33 Jr: $245
16
Salmon Fishing Out of PILLAR POINT HARBOR in Half Moon Bay. Rods, tackle and up to 2 weights included. Limited load for lots of rail room. Call or text for more info 650-726-6224
Queen of Hearts 1/2 Day Local Rockfish
Half Moon Bay Sportfishing
9/30/2026
7:00 am
9/30/2026
12:00 pm
30
$95 Cash
$98.33 Credit
30
1/2 Day Local Rockfishing for only $95 PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIP DEPARTS AT 7:00 A.M. and RETURNS BY NOON.SHOP WILL OPEN BY 6:00am. CHECK IN BY NO LATER THAN 6:15am.
Riptide Charters
9/2/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Salmon • Rockfish
Riptide Charters
9/3/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/6/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/8/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/9/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/10/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/14/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/15/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/16/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/17/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/18/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/19/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/20/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/21/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/22/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/23/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/24/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/25/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/27/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Salmon • Rockfish
Riptide Charters
9/28/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/29/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)
Riptide Charters
9/30/2026
Trips Available
Open Party - Salmon • Open Party - Rockfish • Open Party - Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability) • Salmon • Rockfish • Tuna (Dependant upon Weather and Availability)