Small fly shop in much need of update, seems like it's running on 1990's software, in a run down…read morebuilding, line winding machine looks like it was from the "Flintstones" cartoon, guys in there were nice but not energetic or excitable, prices were a little higher than other shops in the area, not big on the internet or any social media platforms, unless you stumble upon this place nobody would know it exists.

Pros: It's one of the last fly shops in the state. Good fly selection. Jamie and Leo are cool…read moreand usually have good intel. Cons: Not enough fly tying materials or tools. We can buy bags, jackets, boots and books online and these take up space. I get it though that these keep the lights on. Pricey; but if you need it now it's there. Would like to see more eco activism and river conservation info.

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

Great trip! Husbands bachelor party! They loved it! They all had a fantastic time and even caught…read moresome fish and enjoyed the ride on the boat!

The golden eyed 2000 and Captain Vue are guaranteed good time for fishing. I've been out multiple…read moretimes on this boat, not only twice wide of other boats with more power to get out there faster to get on the fish. A first mate that really takes care of the team and I've never seen more halibut stripers and lingcod caught on a boat. Captain Vue is my captain of choice.

My husband has been fishing with captain Quan for many years. He is very knowledgeable and my…read morehusband always has a great time and always catches fish(halibut his fav). Highly recommend them, my husband has tried many other boats in sf and Berkeley in the past but Captain Quan is the best.

Better off going to bay tackle in Richmond / El Cerrito the selection not as…read more good as it used to be back in the day bait: grass shrimp frozen poor condition thawed and refrozen : pile worms dinky little things and mostly dead squid one box ok the other fell apart anchovies fell apart herring was ok won't be going back to Berkeley marina bait and tackle shop

I've fished out of Berkeley for years. This shop has been the best I've seen here in years…read more They have really good quality fishing gear in the shop. Prices are competitive. Service is good. If you are looking for quality fishing gear check this shop out. I've been fishing the Bay since the 60's...they have a quality shop that cares.

The family and I went out beginning of crab season and was not disappointed. It was my first time…read moreout and we had a good time. Caught some good size fish, more than enough crab, and the staff was funny / cool. When you think about the cost, it's a HUGE win vs going to the store and buying all that. plus, you're getting it fresh. We got to help the staff with whatever they needed help with, beautiful sights, and a day on the water. No complaints.

These guys are beyond good. They are amazing. They left on time. They gave specific and detailed…read moreinstructions on the days events. And when we weren't looking, they would even bait our hooks. And when we had a fish on, they were on the spot and on top of it. Words cannot convey how much I appreciate their attention to detail. And we will definitely book with them again.

This is an idyllic place to hike and picnic in Tilden. There is a lake (pond?) that has a swimming…read morearea, but I personally don't think it is especially clean for that. But there are lots of turtles and birds to watch. For picnics, there are tables and a large grassy expanse for laying down a spread and also playing frisbee. For a hike, the loop around the lake (pond?) is perfect for kids and adults who are able to climb rocks and scramble comfortably along a few narrow strips of the trail. There is a bridge and an area where kids like to explore the creek. There are other paths off the lake, but those do tend to have more mountain bikes. This is an especially nice park when we have our late summer weather in September and October. Plenty of parking.

Lake Care…read more Recreational swimming reservoir located in Tilden Regional Park that was named after Spanish "explorer" Juan Bautista de Anza. The Good: *Free *Swimmable *There's a beach area** with actual sand *Fishing allowed (w/ CA fishing license [$62]) *±3/4-mile loop trail around the lake that has some gorgeous almost Hoh Rainforest-like vibes (IYKYK). *Restrooms** *Large paved lot The Meh: *Area has signs about a dangerous algae bloom in the water, so if you do go swimming, make sure not to intake too much water--and keep your pets away from it! *There's also signs telling you how to prepare any fish you catch here. The Ugly: *As the signs state "Rough Trail," and boy howdy is it rough. Especially when it's wet, as some of the trails around the backside were ultra thick, slippery mud which had us fighting for our lives! Bring a hiking pole(s) or a hiking stick to help with steadying yourself. Conclusion: Cool spot with a trepidatious hike that's for a good payoff. Gird your loins and just do it! **area was under construction when we visited in Dec '24, but we're assuming it'll be done by summer?

Been on the boat before. Repeat customer. I have been fishing with them for the past three years.read more

My experience on this boat was great! My luck on catching fish was not so great. I didnt catch ish…read more I caught a mackerel and a seagull. Yes a seagull lol a seagull ate my bait with the bait. The deckhand unhooked him tho.they have a cook on board that sells breakfast plates breakfast burritos and burgers for lunch. The bathroom was one of the cleanest bathrooms i've seen on a charter boat. The deckhand were supper helpful. It would have been a perfect day If i would have caught the fish limit but I didnt catch nothing but I still left with 2 fish. I would come back, if your going for striper and halibut i'd bring lures to see if it helps out. Book your trip and check them out.

Had an amazing time at the San Pablo Reservoir on Easter! Our reserved site was beautiful, clean,…read moreand staff the staff was helpful and kind! We had such a great time!

No longer a prime trout fishing lake like it once was. Only been planting about half what they used…read moreto in previous years. Rarely post so the public knows when and how much they've planted. $14 for fishing and parking is just too much when they've only been stocking approximately half as much as they have in years past. Oh well guess it was a good run. I'll start spending my fishing money at all the lakes that actually reinvest some of the money into restocking.

I've been out twice with the Sundance to catch salmon outside the bay. The boat leaves at 5:30…read moresharp and stays out until the limit of 2*6 was caught each time. The first time we were out 10 hours, the second about 5. The boat takes six fishermen and a crew of two. Captain CJ knows his stuff. Took us through 10ft swells outside the gate (the potato patch they call it) with the boat pitching nearly 90 degrees. Quite the ride on a rough day. All gear and bait are included and two 2lb sinkers. The sinkers drop when you hook the fish, and cost $7 each when you need more So I used 8 and paid $42 extra for six. No problem, but something to be prepared for. The mate and captain keep the rods baited and the boat trolling. Everyone gets great action. One guy pulled in a 24 lb salmon. Last trip I caught three keepers and two small ones we tossed back. Guys also caught five good sized mackerels also, which weren't counted as part of the 12 limit, so we wound up with three each. Everyone gets to pick their best two if they're over the limit and unlucky guys split the rest. The mate will fillet anything and you can keep any of it you want. Get a one-day fishing license for $17 at a bait shop before you go. $250 for the day. Parking passes inside at the business at the end of the road, the Sundance is on the second dock from the end. A great way to spend a day. Call months in advance - they book up fast. There's catch counts on the web page so you can see all the boats and how they're doing.

I had an amazing trip on the C-Gull. Capt Don is legit. He had us on halibut all day. He also…read moremade sure gear was operational and our technique was on point. Deck Hand Tristan worked hard the entire day netting fish and keeping the bait buckets full. I recommend a Half Day on the C-gull. 6 hours of non-stop action.