Check in time for all trips is no later than 45 minutes prior to departure time.

Please note that all prices are the cash discount price. Payments at our shop by credit/debit are 3.0% higher than those paid by cash.

Prices listed are for 2026 ONLY and are subject to change; please call for updates

ONLINE AND PHONE ORDERS: We require a 50% deposit on all reservations, as well as a 3.5% NON-REFUNDABLE booking service charge per fare unless the deposit is paid by cash at our shop at the time of booking.  Your credit card will be charged immediately upon the completion of this order. Once we receive an authorization you will receive a confirmation email. Your reservation is confirmed ONLY if you receive confirmation your credit card has been successfully charged; if you don't receive confirmation, CALL US! The credit card charge on your statement will be from HMB Sportfishing.  The balance of the fare is due on the morning of the trip prior to departure and may be paid by cash, or payments by credit, debit or any other form of non-cash payment will incur a 3% price adjustment.

PRIVATE CHARTERS: A 50% deposit is required for private charters (a charter means one group pays for the whole trip for the day). Charters must cancel no later than 10 days prior to the date of the trip for a refund. If cancelled with less than 10 days notice, no refund will be given unless your positions can be filled. In the event weather causes the boat to cancel the trip, which is at the discretion of the captain of the vessel, deposits may either be reapplied to a future date or will be refunded. Refunds of charter deposits are subject to a 3.5% processing fee for deposits paid by credit card.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE:  THE SHOP WILL OPEN AN HOUR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME; PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Check in at: Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle, 27 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. The shop website is: www.hmbfishing.com. No one is allowed onboard the vessel(s) and no gear may be placed at the rails without first checking in at the shop.  FAILURE TO ARRIVE BEFORE THE BOAT DEPARTS WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF YOUR DEPOSIT, and we reserve the right to resell reserved spot(s) to others if you fail to arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled departure. Deposits will be refunded only for any spot(s) resold subject to the refund policy as stated below.

WHAT TO BRING:  There is no food or drink available for purchase onboard; there is a microwave and water faucet onboard for your use. SMALL ice chests with food or drink including beer are allowed onboard.  Ice chests for fish and/or crab storage are not allowed onboard; please keep them in your vehicle for use once the trip returns.  We recommend using a burlap bag for fish storage during the trip; you are welcome to bring your own or you can purchase one at the shop for $2.65 plus tax.  There are two restrooms onboard.

GEAR, ETC.:    If you already have your own gear, you are welcome to bring what you have that is appropriate for the type of trip you are attending.  If you do NOT have your own gear, is not included in the price of the trip; however, rod rentals ($10), terminal tackle ($15+/-), fishing licenses ($21.09 for one day), and bait for rockfishing trips ($3.25-$6.50) are available for purchase the morning of your trip.  No advance reservation for these items is required.  Fish cleaning services are available and crew gratuity is appreciated. Bait is included on salmon trips, and removal of the salmon internal organs is complimentary on all salmon trips.

CALIFORNIA FISHING LICENSES:  Required for all anglers 16 years and older. ALL LICENSES MUST BE ON DFW'S APP OR PRINTED ON PAPER, SIGNED AND IN YOUR POSSESSION...NOT, NOT, NOT A PICTURE ON A PHONE!!!  Licenses are not required for those under the age of 16. You do NOT need a salmon stamp or ocean stamp for our trips.  One day and annual licenses are EASY to purchase at our shop on the morning of your trip. 

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Changes or cancellations must be made and ACKNOWLEDGED BY HMB SPORTFISHING no later than 48 hours prior to the date of a trip (by noon two days before your trip). Cancellations by email are not valid unless ACKNOWLEDGED BY HMB SPORTFISHING, so please call to make any changes or cancellations to ensure you speak with us and confirm your changes and/or cancellation. A cancellation code we will issue is required as evidence of approved cancellations. Changes or cancellation with less than 48 hours notice will not receive a refund unless we are able to fill the cancelled positions. NO SHOWS WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR CREDIT AND WILL FORFEIT THE 50% DEPOSIT. Please note that cancellations of private charters or groups of 10 or more must be received no later than 10 days prior to the date of a trip. The booking fee charged at the time the reservation was made is non-refundable, and an additional 3.5% per fare processing fee will be deducted from any deposits refunded in accordance with these terms.

CANCELLED TRIPS: Trips are subject to cancellation by HMB Sportfishing due to adverse ocean weather conditions, insufficient number of reservations, changes in fishing regulations or other unforeseen events beyond our control. Notification of cancellation will be made by calling the telephone number you provided when you made your reservation. Please be sure to call us immediately if you need to provide an updated contact number. We do NOT email cancellation notices. Any cancellations due to weather are typically made after we receive the 3:00 p.m. NOAA weather forecast update the afternoon before each trip; however, cancellations due to changing ocean conditions may necessitate cancellation as late as the morning of a trip. If you are traveling from out of the area or staying at a hotel, we highly recommend you call us prior to our 48 hour cancellation period to check on the anticipated status of a trip. As much as we wish we were, we are NOT in control of the weather and are at its mercy. There are times we may err on the side of caution, and we understand how disappointing it may be, but cancellations due to adverse ocean conditions are only made with your best interests at heart. Deposits for cancelled trips can be held until applied in full to a future date. ALTERNATIVELY, IF A REFUND IS REQUESTED, the booking fee charged at the time the reservation was made is non-refundable, AND AN ADDITIONAL 3.5% PER FARE PROCESSING FEE will be deducted from any deposits refunded.  Sorry, no exceptions.

RESTRICTIONS:. Illegal drugs, medical or recreational marijuana, firearms, or explosives of any kind are not permitted. We reserve the right to refuse passage to any person that appears to be under the influence of drugs or excessive amounts of alcohol. In accordance with federal maritime law, passengers and belongings are subject to being searched before entering the boat. 

FUEL SURCHARGE:  Due to possible increase in fuel prices, a fuel surcharge may be necessary. Fuel surcharges will not be imposed without advance notification. 

RIGHT TO OVERBOOK:  We reserve the right to overbook our trips by one person to compensate for last minute cancellations.

BOAT LIMIT:  "Boat Limit" fishing regulations apply at all times. Detailed information regarding Boat Limits is available for review at Section 27.60 of the current California Department of Fish and Game Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations which may be obtained at: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/regulations.

NO GUARANTEE. As much as we want you to catch fish, there is no guarantee that you will. We provide the service of taking you fishing... catching the fish is up to you and the fish, along with whatever we can do to help while you're onboard!  We do not issue rain checks or refunds for slow fishing, seasickness or issues out of our control. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Half Moon Bay Sportfishing at 650-728-3377, ext. 5, between 8am and 3pm.