Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle is a premier sportfishing outfitter and tackle shop located on the coast about 20 miles south of San Francisco, serving as the booking agent for the Queen of Hearts charter vessel since 1990. They offer world-class sportfishing trips including rockfish, salmon, lingcod, albacore, and Dungeness crab, along with whale watching, bait, tackle, gear sales, and a 24/7 frozen bait vending machine. The Queen of Hearts is Coast Guard licensed, inspected, insured, well-maintained, with an impeccable safety record.

Riptide Charters offers whale watching, deep sea fishing including rockfish, salmon, lingcod, tuna, ashes scattering, and private charters from Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA. Operated by Captain William Smith with over 39 years of experience on the 40-foot vessel 'Riptide', prioritizing safety, comfort, and personalized adventures.

Mooch Better Fishing is a charter boat service in Half Moon Bay, California, operating a 37-foot Hatteras vessel captained by Duane Winter with over 30 years of experience. They offer open-party fishing trips (4-person minimum, 6-person maximum) and whole-boat charters (up to 6 passengers) for sport fishing including Salmon, Rock Cod, Tuna, and Crabbing (in season), as well as Whale Watching Tours, Maverick’s Wave Viewing, Birding, Eco-tours, Ash Scattering, cruises, parties, and nature trips. All trips include tackle, rod/reel rental, and bait; most include fish cleaning. Typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by arrangement, with pricing varying by weekday ($1,650), weekend/holiday ($1,800). Located at 1 Johnson Pier Slip G-25, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.