David Rooney Fishing
Independent · Richmond, California
David Rooney Fishing is an independent fishing guide based in Richmond, California, running nearshore trips for halibut, lingcod, rockfish, striped bass, and white sturgeon on San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of the Farallones. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Charter trips out of Richmond fishing San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay and out to the Farallones for halibut, lingcod, rockfish, striped bass and white sturgeon aboard a private boat.
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Tripsnearshore
RatesOffshore trips $1,800, inshore bay trip $1,200
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What waters does David Rooney Fishing fish?
David Rooney Fishing guides San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of the Farallones, out of Richmond, 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 David Rooney Fishing?
On David Rooney Fishing's trips you're targeting halibut, lingcod, rockfish, striped bass, and white sturgeon. 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 David Rooney Fishing run?
David Rooney Fishing runs nearshore trips on San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of the Farallones. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
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. David Rooney Fishing can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with David Rooney Fishing?
You book directly with David Rooney Fishing: through their website at kingeiderfishing.com. 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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