Fishing and Sport Fishing

The Port has a long history of fishing. In the 1900s, a part of the waterfront was set aside for commercial fishing, named Fisherman’s Wharf. The neighborhood evolved from fishers selling their catch from the boats to stalls that turned into a thriving eateries.

Visitors can still see traditional fishing culture at Fisherman’s Wharf. More than 21 million pounds of fish every year get processed at Pier 45. Local fishers supplies three-quarters of the fish in San Francisco restaurants.

Visitors can fish from public spaces and piers along the Port waterfront. Waterside parks, including Agua Vista Park, Pier 94 and Brannan Street Wharf have plenty of space for fishing.

Visit Commercial Fishing for business opportunities for commercial fisheries.


Sport Fishing

Man standing on a sport fishing vessel

Experience the thrill of sport fishing at the Fisherman’s Wharf. The sport fishing fleet is based at the inner lagoon on Jefferson Street and offers exceptional fishing excursions to anglers of all skill levels. Depending on the season, fishers can reel in rockfish, salmon, striped bass, halibut, sturgeon, and even sharks on deep-sea fishing outings.

Interested in going fishing? Check with individual sport fishers on Jefferson Street by the lagoon or at Hyde Street Harbor.