Fishing Guides in Santa Cruz, California
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Santa Cruz Coastal Charters
Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay California BEST Fishing Charter Tour! Join Captain Rodney and crew for daily personalized fishing and wildlife viewing cruises great for all ages and experience levels.
Tied and True Fishing Guide and Charters
Cod Mountain Fish
Experience the best fishing charters in Santa Cruz, CA with Cod Mountain Fish Co. Book your adventure today!
The Big Anchovy
Waypoint Sport Fishing
The top of the line sportfishing charter out of Santa Cruz
Go Fish Santa Cruz Charters
Go on your expedition aboard the Miss Beth, a 30′ island hopper sports fishing boat fully equipped for any fishing adventure on the Monterey Bay.
Barbarossa Fishing Charters
Santa Cruz Charters
Chartle Charters
Chartle Charters is the Premiere all inclusive Sport fishing charter serving Santa Cruz, Ca since 1996, Providing the Finest Experience possible for 6pp.
Stagnaro Charter Boats
Stagnaro Charters
Pacific Fresh
Santa Cruz, California
PacificFresh specializes in wild troll-caught pacific fresh seafood including King Salmon, California Halibut, Lingcod and Pacific Snapper.
What's Biting in Santa Cruz
8 species reported in the Santa Cruz area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Santa Cruz, CA
Fishing in Santa Cruz in January
1 species is active in and around Santa Cruz in January: Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in February
1 species is active in and around Santa Cruz in February: Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in March
5 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in March: Rockfish, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Lingcod, Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in April
8 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in April: Rockfish, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in May
8 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in May: Rockfish, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in June
7 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in June: Rockfish, Steelhead, Striped Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in July
6 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in July: Rockfish, Striped Bass, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in August
5 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in August: Rockfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in September
3 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in September: Steelhead, Striped Bass, Halibut. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in October
4 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in October: Steelhead, Striped Bass, Halibut, Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in November
4 species are active in and around Santa Cruz in November: Steelhead, Striped Bass, Halibut, Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz in December
1 species is active in and around Santa Cruz in December: Dungeness Crab. Book one of Santa Cruz's 12 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California offers saltwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 12 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Santa Cruz
Striped Bass
Striped Bass fishing near Santa Cruz requires understanding the unique coastal environment. While not as abundant as in other parts of California, persistent anglers can find success.
Full striped bass guide for Santa Cruz →More Species in Santa Cruz
Fisheries near Santa Cruz
The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.
Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
Plan a Trip to Santa Cruz
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Types of Fishing in Santa Cruz
Freshwater
1 guides available
Inshore
2 guides available
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