What an awesome shop packed with amazing customer service (thx JP and Mike (I hope I got that…read moreright)), and of course, anything you need to get yo' fish on! (Or in my case, crab on!) After a brutal day of work (BOOOOOOOO!!) I decided to treat myself to some retail therapy (YAAAAAASSSS!!). And, I'm so glad I did! I certainly left with my hands full and a smile on my face. Newly exposed to shore crabbing, I couldn't wait to get some crabbing gear. I wanted to shop n support local so I gave North Bay Fishing Tackle a visit. I was kindly greeted as soon as I walked in and was asked if there was anything I needed help with (love that). I got straight to the point and I was guided to their combo rod n reel for crabbing. Not only was it a combo rod n real, but it also included a crab snare and fishing line for a really, really reasonable price. I can't forget to mention that the line was already spooled on the reel. Internally, my jaw dropped to the floor, and my internal dialogue screamed, "TAKE MY MONEY!" The icing on top... two super cool dudes that were happy to assist and they have a store pet fish, Salmon Roe (I also hope I got that right). Forget those big named stores for your fishing supplies and support local! You won't regret it!

Mike and his team are amazing! I love supporting small businesses that are family owned, and NBFT…read moreis IT! Everyone there is so knowledgeable on all things fishing, and happy to help answer questions. I'm a boy mom with a fishing husband so this place is absolutely heaven on earth for my guys!

Nice view of the coast and an easy hike from Wrights Beach. Waves are vicious and yet a beautiful…read moresight. Stay clear of these waters as they are known for sneaker waves. Picnic tables are available with plenty of parking. Worth stopping when in need of a break off of highway 1.

Beautiful! There's many trails and picnic tables. And in many places dogs are allowed!read more

We have been camping on the Russian River. I've been fishing with my son for a couple days and I…read morecan't catch anything. So maybe I have to come to terms with the fact that I am bad at fishing. Anyways I thought we could stack the deck and come here. It was a beautiful day and the lady at the store seemed welcoming and helpful. The facilities are nice and seemed clean. You could enjoy the picnic tables and make a day of it with older kids. We fished from 10:00 (opening) until 12:15 when my kids lost all patience. We tried a few different spinners. Then we bought worms per her recommendation, then even bought powerbait. Anyways we couldn't catch anything. She said they had just stocked the pond this morning. You could even see the fish jumping which made it more frustrating. I will say though in the two hours we were there, maybe 15 poles were in the water. During that time frame not a single person hooked a fish. So, hopefully it's not just my problem. I felt bad for the guy next to me. He had his grandson with him and he had driven 3 hours to try to manufacture a good fishing experience for the little guy. So, if you have similar ideas, please be warned there is no guarantee here. It's $10 per person to enter. We had our own poles. The worms were $8 and the powerbait was $7.50. From what I could gather, catching a fish is around $20.

And just like that, we found ourselves back at Hageman Ranch for another peaceful and memorable…read morefishing trip. It's quickly becoming one of our favorite family spots. My son was absolutely thrilled--he managed to catch another beautiful golden trout, just like last time! The excitement on his face was priceless, but what made it even more special was the little surprise that followed. After his catch, they handed him another coupon for a free entrance on our next visit, which made him even more eager to come back again. There's something about this place that makes family bonding feel so natural and meaningful. From the calm surroundings to the shared excitement of fishing, it creates moments that really stay with you. Watching my son enjoy every second, celebrating his catch, and already looking forward to the next trip--it just makes the whole experience even more worthwhile. It's truly a wonderful spot for families, and we'll definitely keep coming back for more of these special memories.

This place was great, but they need to update Google and some of the other sites…read more They're only open through Labor Day, so don't make the drive all the way up there thinking that it's open when it's not It might make sense for them also to put a message on their phone line explaining the dates Once again, highly recommend this place. The owners are really good people. This is just constructive criticism.

The drive in on the dirt road is sketchy but totally worth it. They supply you with everything and…read moreoffer good shade. You just need to bring a folding chair and you're set.

I had a fantastic time with the lovely couple, Josh and Sarah! I got the chance to really get a…read morehands on how to put on a bait, pulling in the cages and getting the crabs out and putting them on the bucket. And to top that! Everybody got their limit! I can't wait to be back to get those delicious crabs

Yesterday I jumped in with Josh and Cody, I did have a a blast!…read more 3 strippers 2 legal size halibuts 2 shorties 3 more than didn't hook up well, the lead broke or the knot failed Great views! Super friendly and excellent customer service! I widely recommend them, Looking forward to going out fishing with them soon. Thanks

Fish Rock Beach is in front of the Anchor Bay Campground in the community of Anchor Bay just north…read moreof Gualala, California. Wander around the rocks to other little pockets along the beach. The cove is popular for scuba diving, fishing, abalone diving, sea kayaking, and whale watching. Swimming is usually safe here as rip currents are rare, but the water is always cold. Anchor Bay is in an area called the "Banana Belt" which stays clearer than the surrounding Mendocino and Sonoma coastline that gets more fog and rain. Winter storms can strip the beach of its sand turning the beach into a rocky shore, but the sand gets pushed back into place naturally every year.

Wake up early in one of the mornings a few months ago to fishing at Bodega Bay. It is a great place…read morewith a great boat. The captain of the boat is very fun, extremely good, and very experienced. The boat is pretty big and it can hold a maximum capacity of 40+ people. We have only 20s people on the boat. We have a lot of free area on the deck. The captain knows the area very well and he is steering the boat and stop right at the spots where he knows there is a lot of fishes. We all have our limits before noontime. The boat stopped several times on the way back to the pier to pick up the crab cages we dropped off earlier and wow! All the cages were filled with crabs. We are so happy to have our limited of the crabs too. I loved the results. We had the best seafood dinner experience at the evening! Lol!

Kicked off Boat Because of Overbooking??…read more I left a message on a Friday looking for last minute availability for Salmon fishing on the Surf Scooter out of Bodega Bay. I received a call from the Rick, the Captain, stating there was one spot available for the next day, Saturday. I showed up to the boat at 04:30 as directed and checked in (they crossed my name off their list), rented a pole and reel, and paid for the day and all the supplies/equipment on a credit card. One of the deckhands took my pole to the bow of the boat and secured it into the holder. After I went to the briefing is when things went badly for my first time in 45 years Salmon fishing trip. Rick called my name and I identified myself. Rick confirmed I was the one he spoke to the day before and I said yes. He advised me there was not enough room on the boat for me and I needed to leave. I was completely surprised and caught off guard and didn't even know what to say. I was confused how this could happen between our calls the day before and arriving at the boat on time and going through the check-in, purchasing and payment process, and attending the briefing. Without really saying anything I gathered my stuff and left the boat. I was called by Rick about 5 hours later and he was trying to reschedule me, however he couldn't give me any specific dates and I told him I was headed out on work trip. He talked about possibly dates in August if the fishing numbers weren't hit. Something didn't feel right about how things happened so I said I was confused how I could be booked on Friday and after going through the check-in, licensed verified, renting & purchasing the supplies/equipment and paying with my credit card on the boat, assigned a location on the bow, and then attending the briefing, that I would then be informed there was no longer room for me and I need to leave. I decided to try to see his position in all of this so I asked him what happened. He told me he was just "coming out of a fog" and he really didn't know and hadn't looked into it. He made a point to say during briefing that people don't have the ability to book online because he wants to speak to every person himself before booking. He sounded to be a very controlling Captain, with right, necessity, and his choice as the captain of the boat, but I don't understand how anything could happen on that boat without him knowing based upon his own words and how he presents himself. He clearly very much knows who and how many are booked on his boat as he takes credit card numbers and documents everyone's names for a trip. At this point in the conversation, I was not feeling very comfortable rebooking because if he truly doesn't know how this booking snafu could have happened in the first place, who is to say it wouldn't happen again? On the flip side if he clearly and knowingly overbooked, why would I rebook with a business that clearly doesn't care the costs and the preparation it takes to drive to Bodega Bay and be on a boat for an all-day fishing trip that starts at 04:30am. I did review the fishing report for the Surf Scooter for the day I was kicked off the boat and it stated there were 19 anglers. Interestingly, the same boat shows previous days within the last week with up to 21 anglers. I don't know if I am comparing apples to apples, but I am really questioning what happened at this point. Was it because, although I fish a lot, I haven't fished Salmon in 45 years so they didn't want someone newer, or what? I am left to believe there was more to this story then Rick told me. I can't help but question that he knew he was overbooked but wanted the business in the future and had my credit card charged and just wanted to rebook me for another day sometime in the future. In full transparency, when I asked for him to credit me back for the purchase, he did not argue and he did, while at the same time tried to just rebook me instead since "I had already paid" and just needed to book a trip for a date he didn't have.

My wife and I had the pleasure of fishing in the boat on 11/15/25. Caught pretty quick limits on…read morerockfish and the crew worked hard to make sure we all got limits on crab too. Outstanding, captain, crew, equipment, and boat. Highly recommended.

The day started at 5 AM and ended at 3. There was high swells a little rainy, but all in all, we…read morehad a great day, the deck, hands and the crew of the new angler were amazing. We got 4 crabs apiece, Anthony got 7 fish, I got no 9. The day started out slow, but ended in a bounty. Thanks again to rick powers and the crew of The New Angler out of Bodega Bay California.

Hidden gem near the Fort Baker vista point. Looking at the crowd for fishing, this must be a great…read moreplace for fishing. Pier gives you a nice look to the Golden Gate Bridge from the bottom as well. Watch out for the strong cold wind while on the pier. It also gives an amazing look of SF downtown, Alcatraz and lovely bay! Even if not for fishing, go there to enjoy the view! Worth it!

This was a great trip. We didn't expect it, but our guide walked us through all kinds of neat stuff…read moreabout the ecosystem in Tomales Bay. The kayaking instruction was quick and sufficient. Our tour was long and we enjoyed it. A recommendation might be to stop somewhere along the route to allow for photos or readjusting bodies, equipment, etc.

We had an amazing and meaningful experience paddling out on Tomales Bay. We rented a double kayak…read morefor my college buddies 20 year reunion. Cooper initially said the rentals were closed, but opened it up for us so we could explore the bay. He gave us some tips about where to see the best wildlife and told us to keep an eye out for rays since it's there breeding season. We ended up seeing SO MANY rays, they were even swimming under the boat. We sat and enjoyed the sound of waves lapping against the shore, the wind ruffling through the trees and rays splashing all around us. We ended up getting swept up by the experience for too long and my watch died, so we retuned the kayak late, but Cooper was really understanding. Next time I need to rent a kayak, I'll be coming back here. You should too.