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Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.

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  • Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.
  • Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.
  • Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.
  • Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.
  • Master beginner fly fishing in San Francisco! Cast for striped bass from iconic bay beaches. Book your trip today.

Strip Set Fly Fishing Adventures Available Trips

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Evening Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Sessions

Evening Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Sessions

Starting at $300.00

Master Line Management and Target Shallow Predators From the Pacific Sand

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Shoreline Fly Presentation and Advanced Distance Casting

Shoreline Fly Presentation and Advanced Distance Casting

Starting at $800.00

Read Shifting Bay Structures and Locate Surf Feeding Zones Across Multiple Tides

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Night Cast Big Dark Fly Patterns into the Surf

Night Cast Big Dark Fly Patterns into the Surf

Starting at $800.00

Target Shallow Water Predators In The Dark And Master Your Cast By Feel

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Morning Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Clinic

Morning Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Clinic

Starting at $522.00

Master Line Management and Target Shallow Water Predators From the Pacific Sand

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Twilight Shoreline Fly Casting and Low Light Water Reading

Twilight Shoreline Fly Casting and Low Light Water Reading

Starting at $522.00

Adapt Your Presentation and Target Dusk Predators From the Sand

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First Light Surf Fly Casting and Double Haul Sessions

First Light Surf Fly Casting and Double Haul Sessions

Starting at $300.00

Read the Morning Trough and Master Your Line Control Right From the San Francisco Sand

San Francisco Fishing with Strip Set Fly Fishing Adventures

World-Class Fly Fishing, Right Off the Sand.

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Captain Spencer Johnson

San Francisco Fly Fishing Instruction

Discover the finest land-based angling in the Bay Area with Strip Set Fly Fishing Adventures, your premier San Francisco fly fishing guide. Led by a passionate captain with 15 years of local fly fishing experience, we specialize in guided shoreline trips targeting Striped Bass, California Halibut, and Barred Surfperch. Instead of navigating crowded boat decks or dealing with seasickness, our accessible approach puts you right on the sand of San Francisco's iconic beaches. With all premium rods, reels, and custom flies included, our expert local guides offer patient, hands-on instruction tailored to your exact skill level, making it easier than ever to read the surf, perfect your cast, and connect with the coastal ecosystem.


We are dedicated to providing high-quality, family-friendly trips at affordable prices, welcoming everyone from absolute beginners hoping to land their very first fish to seasoned anglers chasing coastal predators on the fly. Whether you are looking for a quick 2-hour morning casting lesson or an extended 8-hour shoreline pursuit, our flexible packages are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule. Benefit from the deep local expertise that only a lifetime of walking these Bay Area beaches can provide. Book your fishing trip today and join us on the sand for a uniquely rewarding San Francisco fly fishing experience.

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San Francisco Bay & Pacific Coast Shorelines

Fishing Charter Locations on San Francisco

Prices range from $300 - $800

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The shorelines of San Francisco offer some of the most dynamic land-based angling in Northern California, transforming the city's iconic coastal edges into highly productive fishing hotspots. Anglers casting from the sandy stretches of the Pacific coast and the sheltered waters of San Francisco Bay can target a diverse lineup of aggressive saltwater species. Striped Bass are the undeniable kings of the local surf, drawing fly fishers looking for heavy strikes as these migratory predators push into the shallows to feed. Beneath the surface, California Halibut wait in ambush along sandy flats and structural drop-offs, while Barred Surfperch provide reliable, year-round action that is perfect for honing line management and learning how to read coastal troughs.

Finding consistent success along these beaches relies heavily on understanding the best fishing conditions and timing your trips to match the shifting environment. The prime season runs from April through October, when warmer currents and baitfish migrations bring active Striped Bass and Halibut right up to the surfline. However, the winter months from November to March remain excellent for targeting resident surfperch during crisp, quiet mornings. Regardless of the season, timing your casts around the incoming or outgoing tides is essential, as moving water naturally funnels baitfish into designated feeding channels. Dawn and dusk are typically the most productive times to be on the sand, offering low-light advantages and calmer coastal winds for optimal fly presentation against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge.

San Francisco Fishing Locations

The map shows where we fish. The red area is our primary fishing area depending on time of year and fishing conditions. The pins represent guest meeting locations.

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Evening Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Sessions

Evening Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Sessions

Starting at $300.00

Master Line Management and Target Shallow Predators From the Pacific Sand

Shoreline Fly Presentation and Advanced Distance Casting

Shoreline Fly Presentation and Advanced Distance Casting

Starting at $800.00

Read Shifting Bay Structures and Locate Surf Feeding Zones Across Multiple Tides

Night Cast Big Dark Fly Patterns into the Surf

Night Cast Big Dark Fly Patterns into the Surf

Starting at $800.00

Target Shallow Water Predators In The Dark And Master Your Cast By Feel

Morning Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Clinic

Morning Surf Fly Presentation and Overhead Casting Clinic

Starting at $522.00

Master Line Management and Target Shallow Water Predators From the Pacific Sand

Twilight Shoreline Fly Casting and Low Light Water Reading

Twilight Shoreline Fly Casting and Low Light Water Reading

Starting at $522.00

Adapt Your Presentation and Target Dusk Predators From the Sand

First Light Surf Fly Casting and Double Haul Sessions

First Light Surf Fly Casting and Double Haul Sessions

Starting at $300.00

Read the Morning Trough and Master Your Line Control Right From the San Francisco Sand

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Step onto the sand and conquer the legendary surf of San Francisco with Strip Set Fly Fishing Adventures! Reserve your guided trip today and feel the unforgettable surge of pride as you battle powerful coastal predators right from the beach.

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