Purchase fresh live crab and fresh caught fish direct from local fishers at Fisherman's Wharf. All fish and crab sold under this permit are to be sold whole (uncooked, whole fish, gilled and gutted only) and in accordance with all Health Code regulations. All fish and crab sales must occur from the vessel.
Fishers will be selling their fresh catch pending weather or availability. Visit the San Francisco Off the Boat Sales Facebook group and Instagram for updates on available crab and fish sales. Individual fishers are also using the Fish Line mobile app to provide details about when and where they will be open to the public for fish or crab sales.
There is no parking on Al Scoma Way. Off street parking and metered parking is available nearby.
Download the retail fish map PDF. Right-click the map image to view a larger version.
Helpful hints for buying fresh fish and crab:
- Before you head out, check when fishers will be docked on Off-Boat Sales Facebook or Instagram. Vessels and availability will vary throughout the season.
- Arrive early. Lines are common, and fishers often sell out.
- BYO container, preferably something thicker like a cooler or bucket.
- Cash is preferred, but some fishers also take electronic payments.
Available Fish By Season
This list is approximated. For full details, see NOAA Fisheries or California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Rock cod - as bycatch
- Lingcod - as bycatch
- Dungeness crab - December to June
- California halibut - April to November
- Chinook/King Salmon - May to October
- Coonstripe shrimp (live) - May to October
- Anchovies (live) - Summer months from the bait receiver
- Sardines (live) - Summer months from the bait receiver
- Albacore tuna - August to October
Sport Fishing Excursions
Want a more hands-on experience? Head onto the bay for a sport fishing expedition. Sport fishing charters can accommodate individuals and groups for fishing parties or crab hauls. Find an available sport fishing charters at the inner lagoon on Jefferson Street and Hyde Street Harbor.