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!

Port side of white boat

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 Sportfishing11 hours ago
Tomorrow Cordell Banks run is a go!
We have spots available.
Price is 275
Departure time is 515
Please call 5104175557 or reserve online
California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing3 days ago
Late post on our trip up to the banks on Sunday. The day started off with 64 degree water and flat conditions. There was a constant barrage of mako sharks taking fish and getting hooked. (Nothing landed). Not having any drift Made ling cod a bit challenging although we did get some good ones. 19 of them and 27 limits of RC. Clouds of jumbo yellowtail rockfish filled the screen all day. We did our best to not fill out on them too quickly. There was some good scores to come from the north of where I fished. We were down on the west end of the shoal and found great rockfish and spotty lings. All in all it was a fun experience to get back out on the banks again. Over 35 square miles of rocks to check out. We’re gonna have another trip up there when the weather settles. It’s a 2:30 minute ride up. I believe we can fit a sand dab stop in for the next trip. I believe the next trip could be a banger. Looking at possible dates. This upcoming Saturday or Sunday . I know I canceled a handful of you out for Monday and Tuesday’s trip. So I’m adding a couple more possible days before we start our crab combos.
No advance bookings on Cordell Bank trips. I will make a post to call in for reservations. It will be short notice. just because of weather.
Thank you to everyone that jump on the boat when I get an idea to do something different…….
For reservations
(510)4175557 or reserve online
California Dawn Sportfishing
California Dawn Sportfishing6 days ago
We had some wild fishing at the islands today. The El Nino has brought so many sharks to the area. We were bringing up lots of fish but in half all day. It wasn’t enough to slow down the bite as the rockfish and lings were wide open. We hooked 8 on one boat. We managed 3 makos, limits of lings and rockfish.
Final count
California Dawn 2
40 ling cod (limits) to 22 pounds
200 rockfish (limits)
1 mako shark to 105 pounds
New California Dawn
190 rockfish (limits)
5 ling cod
2 mako sharks to 100 pounds
We will be at Cordell tomorrow
For reservations
(510)4175557 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
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