NorCal Boating
Come explore the beauty of Northern California on a boat. Our boat at Norcal Boating can host a party or a fishing trip. Come jump in and see what Northern California has to offer!
The Boat Rental Process
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Learn about us
Our boat is a 22-foot long Custom Weld Cobra SE with a 225 (fast) horsepower Honda Outboard. The motor hangs off an offshore bracket, so the entire length of the boat is usable. There is no cutout for the kicker motor and waves cannot break over the back (bow) of the boat.
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Pick a lake
We can dock our boat in a variety of lakes for you, including Lake Berryessa, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento River. Just let us know where you would like to go boating and we can find a way to make it happen.
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Book the boat
If you’re ready to spend some time on the lake, give us a call and we can book the boat for you! The boat can seat up to eight people, so bring your friends! Not boating season? No problem, we book year round.
Fish the Best of NorCal
The boat and tackle are important components to making your fishing trip is successful. Our boat at NorCal boating has been outfitted to target the major fish species that are found in the greater Northern California area. We will help you plan your trip, including the launch, bait, and locations of where the fish are biting best. Our goal is to make sure you have a memorable fishing excursion in beautiful Northern California.
King Salmon
The boat is outfitted with all of the gear and tackle necessary to target king salmon in the ocean, delta, or Sacramento River. The boat has two canon digi-troll downriggers so that you can troll in the ocean. The windsock comes into play when mooching for salmon in the ocean or San Francisco Bay. Our boat comes equipped with all of the lures and weight combinations typically used for Northern California salmon fishing. You will also be given locations where salmon are usually caught, from Bodega Bay to downtown Sacramento.
Striped Bass
Stripped bass fishing begins in early March and extends through the beginning of June in the Sacramento River and Sacramento River delta. Our boat has a mud anchor that will secure the boat, even in fast moving water, to a mud bottom. Striped bass are usually targeted using trolled baits or fishing directly on the bottom with live bate. You will be provided all of the lurers and rigging to affectively target striped bass. We will also provide you locations where striped bass are generally caught.
Halibut
Halibut season generally begins in early June and goes through July. Fishing for halibut is generally done by drifting live bait, usually an anchovy, across the mud flats. Our boat is equipped with a wind sock that will slow the boat’s drift in the wind so that the anchovy looks more natural. We will show you the locations for outstanding halibut fishing and help you avoid the southwest winds that can plague your success. A second way to target halibut is to troll a live or dead anchovy behind a flasher. These tools will also be provided. Trolling with anchovies may lead to strikes on otherwise slow days.
Sturgeon
The boat is equipped with a full top to keep the rain off the intrepid. The secret weapon for sturgeon is the balance rod holder. These rod holders will let the anchored fisherman see the most subtle strikes from these ancient giants. The San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento River, the San Pablo Bay, and the California Delta are the best places to catch sturgeon. When fishing for sturgeon in these areas, we recommend using nightcrawlers for bait.