Best charter boat that I've ever been on out of Bodega. We booked a crab trip and had no trouble…read morecatching our limits. Do yourself a favor and have them clean and steam your crabs when you get to the dock - it makes a world of difference. I'll definitely be going out with them again and also book them for a whale watching trip to take my wife out on.

Owner forgot about our arrangements. But called, apologized and made it right. Thank you for…read moreeasing the day we said farewell to a loved one.

This is an update of our earlier review and covers the years 2018 and 2019. First, Fish On Charter…read morehas freshwater trips targetting Kokanee salmon. We had experienced two trips with Les for this species, and it was a fun-filled adventure. Although this was a freshwater trip, I felt I did not have the expertise or hardware to troll for this species. I have caught plenty of trout in Crowley and Convict Lake on the troll, but getting these landlocked salmon requires a downrigger and the ability to troll deep. Les and his wife did a great job putting us on fish. Kokanee salmon are wonderful table fare. This year, we participated in an epic salmon trip at Bodega Bay. Les still operates the Samantha Irene and has Captain Jeff running the boat. We managed to catch our limit of King Salmon, the largest weighing 27 pounds. We also landed some 15 pounders. Again, the trip was an epic experience. As a fisherman,​ ​I have to brag. The first salmon I caught with Les was a 30 pounder! It is good to see Fish On Charters expanding its operation. ​They have a Rockfish, Lingcod trip in the winter. A November trip would be the perfect way for us to end the fishing year.

Captain Jeff and Ryan were amazing! Great communication, informative and friendly. The boat fit us…read morecomfortably, gear was in great condition, and captain knew where to go to get the salmon! It was me and my 13 year old sons first time, and because of this charter...it wont be our last! Give these guys a call for a fun fishing day in bodega bay.

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.

My family has done the Rio tour 3 times over the past several years and it never gets old…read more Beautiful and peaceful, with fun swimming and rock jumping along the way. The staff are friendly and helpful. Yesterday my teenage son left his wallet at the check in area and Kim made an effort to contact me, even offering to mail it back to us. We are so appreciative of this extra effort. We will be back and highly recommend this place!

Great experience. Love the one way down river part of the trip. Nice to be taken to the starting…read morepoint rather than waiting at the end point to be bused back. Staff was cordial and helpful. Nice location half way down river to have a picnic lunch. No parking on site but available at park across the street ($12) or free parking across the bridge. Of the 4 kayaks we used only 1 had the connections for tie downs and a single rope to tie down our cooler. Take plenty of sunscreen since there is no way to avoid the sun for about 3 hours. The suggestion to take dry clothes for after the trip was appreciated. No way you can get away from getting wet.

Staff was friendly and welcoming. They answered all of our questions and explained everything to…read moreus. Highly recommended this spot. They drop off and pick up the kayaks, can also drive you/pick you up from the beach. We kayak 5 miles (drop off to pick up) and we got a ride back to our car. It's just a beautiful place to kayak, the water is warm and it's just such a beautiful place. A must to do!!

Stopped in here because I had my rod and reel, but realized I was completely missing my spinners…read moreand tackle. I'm usually a surf fisherman, so river fishing is pretty new to me. I ended up asking the owner for some advice on how to get started in the local waters. He was incredibly helpful- not only did he recommend a specific spoon spinner, but he even took the time to show me the best way to cast and retrieve it for the river. This place is definitely a local gem. Whether you're a regular or you're like me and somehow managed to leave your tackle box at home, it's a great spot to drop by. Great service and even better advice!

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

First off, we do this river day trip every year. We -highly- recommend experiencing the river, it's…read morealways fun and rarely disappoints (even as our kids get older!) While we have used different outfits lately - we had a great experience with Russian River Adventures a few years back, so we came in excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing, mainly due to poor planning by the staff. We booked for four people on a Thursday - my wife, myself, and our two teens (14 and 16)--with the expectation that we'd have two boats, which is standard for this group size. However, the team miscounted the boats that morning. When we pointed this out, instead of fixing the mistake, they pulled us aside and crammed all four of us into a boat intended for three, squeezing in an extra seat to make it "fit." Visibly frustrated, the team promised to speak with the owner and make it right (it was two high schoolers running it that day). I didn't argue and wanted to at least try to have a good time and not be that Dad. The result on the boat? A very cramped and uncomfortable setup that made the inflatable much harder to steer and navigate--especially on a 9-mile river trip. This wasn't the experience we paid for or expected based on our prior trips. The staff seemed more focused on moving us along rather than making it right. Still haven't heard from the owner. We'll likely explore other options next time around. Disappointed to see the service slip like this.

Great place to launch out for some fun in the sun on the water. $5 to park, machine takes cards…read more Bathrooms are clean, and parking lot fills up quick. We were in the water by 8:45 today and the lower lot was full by the time we were ready to park for the day. Pretty crazy upper lot where people seem to squeeze in where they can amongst the eucalyptus trees. I needed to write a review because we had the worst sludgy mess of an experience at the end of our paddle today. There were boats to the left of the ramp as we were coming in so we went right. BAD MOVE! It was like sea quicksand. Smelly, sludgey, that wasn't quite mud but it wasn't normal shoreline either. My guy got sucked in to his thighs!!! Steer clear, when coming back from a paddle stay right and come up on the beach line and carry the boats up, worth it to avoid the mess. I saw what was happening to him and stayed right as much as I could and didn't get caught as bad but that whole right side of the launch ramp when facing the shore with Nick's Cove to your left us a nightmare. Trust me, lol. Otherwise, the water is AMAZING out there! Not too busy, plenty of books to explore, wildlife, just an incredible day on the water! We've done a bioluminescent tour at night before and in the right ambient light it's a great spot to catch the phenomenon.

Located on the east side of Tomales Bay, a few miles north of Marshall, the boat launch provides a…read moretwo-lane ramp and docks for motorized and non-motorized boat launching. Boaters can park overnight, which makes Miller an excellent access point for visitors seeking overnight camping or boating adventures in Tomales Bay (with a permit) and the surrounding Point Reyes seashore. (There is no camping at Miller.) Anglers can fish for striped bass, perch, rock fish, halibut, salmon, and crab. The dock and parking are accessible. Dogs are allowed on leash. Two gender neutral bathrooms are provided, but were very busy the weekend I was there. Plan ahead. Parking is $5/day (payable at a kiosk), but FREE on the first Saturday of the month thanks to Measure A. Alternatively, a free pass which hangs from your rear view mirror can be borrowed providing you have a library card from the Marin County Free Library which is easy and free to acquire if you are a CA resident. When the weather is good and the water is calm, expect parking on the lower level and upper level to be challenging. Waiting for someone to leave may take some time. During the Labor Day Weekend, fishermen were catching halibut, but unlucky fishermen caught nothing or bat rays or nurse sharks so make sure to not have a barbed hook. More experienced kayak fishermen were equipped with a red flag and told us that they caught their own bait first. If you head out to the ocean, there's a lot of eel grass that can jam up you pedals. Kayaking away from the ocean affords you a smoother ride.

Went with my friend on a private Salmon Creek ride. It was quite lovely. Beautiful scenery and…read morethe weather was perfect. Jay was an engaging and attentive guide. He regularly checked in to see that we were comfortable with the pace (my friend is a beginner rider). The horses seem well cared for and were relaxed on the trail. Sophie, who accompanied us, was also knowledgeable and interactive. Thank you both for a most enjoyable ride. i would definitely recommend Five Brooks if you want to experience some lovely trails around Bodega Bay.

Just had a fantastic time with my granddaughters (2.5, 5.5, and 7) horseback riding on sweet,…read moregentle horses. The staff, Jay and T, were amazing with the girls; they provided clear instructions while making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Thanks for the wonderful time!!!