Join Fish Berkeley for a hands-on 5-hour crab fishing trip along the Marin Coast aboard the fast El Dorado. Learn from Captain Robert Gallia while hauling pots and sorting fresh Dungeness crab in an active coastal setting.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape with ability to handle repetitive lifting and standing on a moving vessel.
Wildlife
History
The Marin Coast has a rich history of commercial and recreational fishing dating back to indigenous communities and early settlers.
Conservation
Fishing activities follow strict state regulations to protect crab populations and maintain the ecological balance of the coastal marine environment.
Fish Berkeley
Join Fish Berkeley for a hands-on 5-hour crab fishing trip along the Marin Coast aboard the fast El Dorado. Learn from Captain Robert Gallia while hauling pots and sorting fresh Dungeness crab in an active coastal setting.
Fish Berkeley operates guided fishing charters out of Berkeley, California, offering a range of ocean trips for anglers and day-trippers. The outfit runs two named vessels — the fast, newly re-powered El Dorado and the New Easy Rider — to serve short and full-day outings along the Marin Coast and farther offshore. Fish Berkeley lists potluck-style trips on both the El Dorado and the New Easy Rider, giving groups the flexibility to bring and share food aboard.
The company offers a 10-hour salmon fishing trip aboard the El Dorado, led by Captain Robert Gallia, a named captain associated with those outings. For anglers seeking deep-water species, Fish Berkeley operates an 11-hour rock cod trip on the New Easy Rider that travels beyond the Farallon Islands to target large lingcod and rockfish. A focused 5-hour Crab Only trip runs along the Marin Coast aboard the El Dorado; participants help pull pots and sort Dungeness crab.
Trip listings note practical details: some outings recommend or require a fishing license, picnics or lunches on board, and gratitude toward deckhands who assist aboard. Fish Berkeley appears in third-party features and listings that present trip summaries, vessel names, captain attribution for El Dorado salmon trips, and the core species targeted. All trip descriptions and vessel names are presented to help prospective anglers choose the right charter from Berkeley, California.
Boats
2 Vessels
El Dorado and New Easy Rider
Captain
Captain Robert Gallia
Named El Dorado captain on listings
Trip Durations
5–11 hours
Half‑day to full‑day outings
Trips Offered
5 Trip Types
Salmon, rockcod, crab, potluck
Select a trip, confirm requirements (license, lunch), and secure a spot aboard the El Dorado or New Easy Rider.
Bring layered clothing
Coastal weather can shift quickly from chilly fog to sun—dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Pack your own lunch
There are no onboard dining options; bring a hearty lunch and snacks to enjoy during the outing.
Purchase fishing license in advance
California requires a fishing license; buy one ahead as the captain’s crew cannot sell licenses onboard.
Wear sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are must-haves to protect against glare and UV exposure on open water.
Layered clothing
Keeps you comfortable through changing temperatures and wind conditions.
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Non-slip deck shoes
Ensures safe footing on wet boat decks during crab pot handling.
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Fishing license
Required by California law for all participants to legally take crab.
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Sunscreen and hat
Protects from UV rays during extended exposure on open water.
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