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Experience Bay & Ocean Fishing Charters at Fisherman's Wharf - Sole-Man Sportfishing

Located at the famous Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Sole-Man Sportfishing offers exceptional Bay and Ocean fishing charters. Captain Don Franklin, also known as "Sole-Man," brings 41 years of fishing experience to the table, with the last 14 years dedicated to running Sole-Man Sportfishing. With extensive knowledge and expertise, Captain Don is a master of these waters.

Join Captain Don on board one of the top-tier fishing charter boats available at Fisherman's Wharf. The 32 ft Uniflite boat provides a smooth and sturdy ride while comfortably accommodating up to six anglers on its spacious fishing deck. Powered by a 210HP Cummins 6BT engine, the boat is equipped with advanced features such as Furuno GPS and radar, Garmin fishfinder, and VHF radio. Additional amenities include a flybridge, live-bait tank, air-conditioned or heated cabin, on-board toilet, and a grill for cooking delicious food.

Fishing with Sole-Man offers an unparalleled opportunity to catch remarkable Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Sturgeon, and Shark. Each trip includes high-quality fishing equipment and lures, live bait, and refreshing drinks like water, coffee, and tea. The crew is delighted to process your catch according to your preferences.

Prepare yourself to reel in a trophy fish with the guidance of Captain Don, a.k.a. "The Sole-Man" Franklin!

How to get there?

Available fish species

Striped Bass
Halibut
Rockfish
Salmon
Blue Shark
Leopard Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Sturgeon

Amenities

Toilet
GPS Furuno gpf 7000
Fishfinder Garmin 1040xs
Flybridge
Live Bait Well 5 scoop capacity
Radio Clarion
Radar Furuno

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Sole-Man Sportfishing?

Sole-Man Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • $200 per person - Half-day trip (5 hours)
  • $240 per person - 3/4 day trip (8 hours)
  • $280 per person - Full-day trip (10 hours)
  • $1,000 per group, additional $200 per person after 5 guests - Half-Day Trip (5 hours)
  • $1,200 per group, additional $240 per person after 5 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • $1,400 per group, additional $280 per person after 5 guests - Full-Day Trip (10 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Sole-Man Sportfishing?

When booking a trip with Sole-Man Sportfishing, you can enjoy the following onboard amenities:

  • Toilet
  • GPS Furuno gpf 7000
  • Fishfinder Garmin 1040xs
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well with a 5 scoop capacity
  • Radio Clarion
  • Radar Furuno

What's included in the trip price with Sole-Man Sportfishing?

Trips booked with Sole-Man Sportfishing include the following amenities:

  • Rods, reels & tackle: Our Golden Gate-caught Salmon are some of the finest
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Bottled water
  • First Mate

What types of fishing does Sole-Man Sportfishing offer?

Sole-Man Sportfishing provides the following types of fishing options:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

What fishing techniques does Sole-Man Sportfishing offer?

Sole-Man Sportfishing provides various fishing techniques, including:

  • Light Tackle (Halibut, Bass, Salmon)
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Shark, Sturgeon)
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Rockfish)

Which fish species can I catch with Sole-Man Sportfishing?

Sole-Man Sportfishing focuses on targeting the following fish species:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Halibut
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Sturgeon