Bass Tub Sportfishing runs a single 52-foot vessel out of Berth 4 at Fisherman's Wharf, with the office at 286 Jefferson Street. The boat is a second-generation Anfinson family operation: Captain Erik "Tubby" Anfinson started deck handing for his father Cliff at 19 and ran the original Bass-Tub for 20 years; he later purchased a 54-foot Westport (formerly the Ghost Rider out of Longview, Washington) to rebirth the operation. Captain Aaron "Moose" Anfinson earned his 100-ton master license in 1998 and skippers most albacore trips beginning in late August. Patrick Harrington, a Bay Area native and former Alaska fly-fishing guide, joined as deckhand and earned his captain's license while on the crew.
Fleet
The current Bass-Tub is a 52-foot by 17-foot vessel built in 1978, USCG-licensed for up to 36 anglers. Trips run from Berth 4 at Fisherman's Wharf and cover San Francisco Bay out to the Farallon Islands.
Trip types
Two scheduled fishing trips are bookable through the operator's reservation system in 2026: a half-day at $128.75 (6 hours, 6 a.m. departure, returns at noon) and a full-day at $180.25 (9 hours, 6 a.m. departure, returns at 3 p.m.). Both target striped bass and halibut as the primary in-Bay rotation. Seasonal targets across the year include halibut and striped bass year-round; lingcod, shark, and rockfish from April through December; salmon April through October; albacore in September and October; and Dungeness crab in the late-fall and winter combo trips. Private bay cruises and event charters are offered separately.
Recent reports
On April 4, 2026, the Bass-Tub full day returned with 13 striped bass and 1 California halibut for 9 anglers. On March 21, 2026, the full day landed 24 striped bass and 3 California halibut for 12 anglers. On December 4, 2025, a full-day crab combo produced 150 Dungeness crab for 15 anglers; the November 22, 2025 full-day combo delivered 240 Dungeness crab, 240 rockfish, and 1 lingcod for 24 anglers.
Reviews
On TripAdvisor the Bass-Tub carries a 5.0/5 rating across 26 reviews and ranks #23 of 96 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Francisco. Corey L (April 2025) wrote that after a quiet morning of halibut fishing the crew "found the Striper hot spot where we limited out the boat in about fifteen minutes." Karla W (July 2025) called it "an awesome boat," noting deckhand Jeff "was great at helping with gear and our fish." Willie V (September 2025) wrote that the crew is "very knowledgable of the bay, inshore and offshore waters of San Francisco."
