Explore the shores of San Francisco Bay on this fun, educational, unique eco-tour while taking in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Island. Led by local fishing celebrity, biologist, and fisherman Kirk Lombard, this walking tour teaches you how to cast a net, snare crabs, catch monkeyface eels, collect mussels, find edible seaweed, and understand why sustainable local fishing is so important. Part hands-on demonstration and part natural history lesson, this exciting one-of-a-kind San Francisco adventure is perfect for nature buffs, seafood lovers or those interested in California's incredible coast.
This small-group tour is limited to 20 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Highlights
- Learn the basics of fishing and foraging on this unique 2.5-hour San Francisco eco-tour
- Learn tricks of the urban fishing trade from your expert fisherman guide
- Learn to catch Dungeness crabs from the shore, sniggle eels, collect mussels, find edible seaweed, learn to use cast nets and more
- Enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the shores of San Francisco Bay
- Small-group tour limited to 20 people ensures a more personalized experience
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Showing Off an A-Frame Fishing Net Used for Catching Smelt
Begin your San Francisco eco-tour at the Stone Lighthouse near Golden Gate Yacht Club on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz as your guide, Kirk Lombard – champion eeler, seafood blogger, and former catch monitor for the California Department of Fish and Game – introduces you to the fascinating flora and fauna of San Francisco's coastal ecosystem.
During your hands-on 2.5-hour eco-tour, find out what's swimming in the local waters! Learn the basics of urban fishing, how to ‘poke pole’ for the flavorful monkeyface eel, how to catch rock crabs, and how to throw a Hawaiian casting net. You’ll also learn how to identify several kinds of edible seaweeds, and how to make sure your clams and mussels are safe to eat.
You’ll gain an appreciation for sustainable local fishing and Northern California’s dynamic coastal resources. Your tour will conclude at the Marina Green.
This San Francisco Fishing and Foraging Eco-Tour was voted Best Walking Tour of 2011 by SF Weekly, and has been featured in the New York Times and on CNN, the Travel Channel and Animal Planet.
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