Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle

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27 Johnson Pier
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle, located about 20 miles south of San Francisco, is your one-stop destination for an unforgettable fishing experience. Offering supplies for charter boat trips as well as gear, bait, and tackle for independent outings, this shop ensures you are equipped for a successful excursion on the water or from the shore. Their knowledgeable staff specializes in techniques for various ocean species, from salmon to Dungeness crab.

Known for its exceptional bait selection, the shop goes above and beyond by providing a 24/7 frozen bait vending machine outside the premises. This innovative approach allows anglers to conveniently purchase bait with cash or credit card even outside regular business hours, ensuring a seamless transition from preparation to fishing. Whether you are after a Lingcod, a Red, or a thrilling salmon catch, Half Moon Bay Sportfishing & Tackle has you covered.

As the booking agent for the renowned vessel Queen of Hearts, the shop offers access to unforgettable fishing trips led by Captain Wallace Klughers. The Queen of Hearts boasts a strong safety record and offers excursions for rockfishing, salmon fishing, albacore, and crab combos during the appropriate seasons. With a legacy of taking more fishing enthusiasts out on the water than any other charter boat in the region, the Queen of Hearts promises an exceptional and fruitful fishing experience.

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Ken M.
12/13/2020

2020 has been a hard year. Thankful that the Queen of Hearts is running despite restrictions. Getting out on the water and catching our limit was just what I needed. The waters were rough. As...

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James M.
11/13/2025

I went on a combo trip with my friend and girlfriend. I normally always fish with Sea Wolf but I work in San Mateo, live in. East bay. It was opening day. I have been on two half day trips,...

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Christine B.
4/15/2022

Great day salmon fishing. The crew, Eric and Mike were savages to make sure everyone had what they needed and fish were brought in. Clean, safe and made sure we were well informed on what to expect.

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Kevin T.
6/22/2020

This place had all the last-minute equipment that I needed to have a successful crabbing experience. I wasn't able to enter the shop due to Covid, but the lady behind the counter was very...

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Chris K.
7/24/2017

Went on an all day fishing charter on the Queen of Hearts. Was a good day for fishing but this is 2017 and the deck hands should not be allowed to smoke at least 2 packs cigarettes per trip. I...

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