Rockfish, stripers, halibut, and surfperch are all biting strong right now across Monterey and Santa Cruz. For rockfish, try jigs with natural baits or scented plastics near deeper structures. Striper action is heating up on the beaches—cast plugs or swimbaits for your best chance. Halibut and surfperch are steady too; focus on sandy zones with light tackle for perch and drifting bait rigs for halibut. Now’s a great time to gear up and hit the water!
