If you want to go

Salmon season: The salmon season for the Bay Area coast opens June 17 and runs through Oct. 31.

Size/limit: 20 inches and up, two-fish limit.

Fishing license: Buy your California fishing license prior to trip; 800-565-1458, or https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales.

Boater card: Anyone under 21 must have a California Boater Card to operate any powered vessel, issued by the Division of Boating and Waterways. $10. Good for life. Contact: www.californiaboatercard.com.

Sea conditions: Pillar Point Harbor, 650-726-6070, Ext. 2.

Tackle: Gus’ Discount Fishing Tackle, San Francisco, 415-752-6197, www.gusdiscounttackle.com; Hi’s Tackle Box, 650-588-1200, South San Francisco.

BOATS/SELECTED HARBORS

San Francisco: Wacky Jacky Sportfishing, 415-586-9800, www.wackyjackysportfishing.com; Lovely Martha, 650-619-6629. Sausalito: Salty Lady, 415-674-3474, www.saltylady.com. Berkeley: Berkeley Charter Boats, 510-849-3333, www. berkeleycharterboats.com.

Emeryville: Emeryville Sportfishing Center, 510-652-3403, www. fishemeryville.com.

Half Moon Bay: Queen of Hearts, 510-581-2628, www. fishingboat.com.

Bodega Bay: Bodega Bay Sportfishing, 707-875-3344, www. bodegabaysportfishing.com