Argo Sportfishing
Independent · San Francisco, California
Argo Sportfishing is an independent fishing guide based in San Francisco, California, running nearshore trips for salmon, striped bass, rockfish, halibut, sturgeon, and leopard shark on San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate. Season runs year round. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Captain Craig Hanson runs private guided trips on San Francisco Bay and outside the Golden Gate aboard a 33 foot boat, chasing salmon, striped bass, halibut and rockfish in the warm months plus winter sturgeon. Up to six anglers with all tackle supplied.
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What waters does Argo Sportfishing fish?
Argo Sportfishing guides San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate, out of San Francisco, California. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Argo Sportfishing?
On Argo Sportfishing's trips you're targeting salmon, striped bass, rockfish, halibut, sturgeon, and leopard shark. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Argo Sportfishing run?
Argo Sportfishing runs nearshore trips on San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Argo Sportfishing?
Argo Sportfishing's guided season runs year round. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in California?
Yes: everyone fishing California waters needs a valid California fishing license. You buy your own; get it from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Argo Sportfishing can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Argo Sportfishing?
You book directly with Argo Sportfishing: through their website at argosportfishing.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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