Category Saltwater Fish Reports

Waking up early has never been more rewarding. Anglers out of Berkeley are pulling easy limits of crab, with rockfish and lingcod rounding out the day’s haul. Whether you’re dropping pots or jigging deep, the fishing has been a dream…

This year’s rockfish and lingcod trips have been exceptional around San Francisco. Most rockfish are hanging deep, so gear up with plenty of line and a solid reel. Shrimp flies tipped with squid or sardine are landing solid catches, while…

Fishing out of Half Moon Bay has been solid this week. Boaters are pulling in steady catches of ling cod and rockfish, with some nice doubles mixed in. The weather’s been cooperative, with calm waters making for smooth trips offshore.…

9/10: Berkeley is delivering easy crab limits and solid rockfish action for those on charter trips. Bigger boats are making the most of the day, with rockfish and lingcod added to the haul. The early wake-up is well worth it…

9/10: Bodega Bay has been on fire for crabbing and rockfish. Anglers on party boats are limiting out, with heavy scent and glow baits doing the trick for rockfish. The crabbing action remains excellent, with full pots being the norm.…

6/10: It was a challenging but rewarding morning across San Diego and Mission Bays. Harbor Island gave up two lizardfish, one carrying a parasite, while a single spotted bay bass came from Mission Bay’s South Jetty. Santa Clara offered a…

7/10: A windy day on San Diego Bay turned into a fun and productive outing. In just three hours, we caught nine fish across five species, including Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass, halibut, barracuda, and mackerel. Jigpara jigs and spins…

9/10: San Pablo Bay was buzzing with life this week. Striped bass, sharks, and rays came in steady numbers, with anchovies and herring proving to be the best baits. The bites were consistent throughout the tide changes, keeping us engaged…

Rockfishing off Bodega Bay is always a good time, and today didn’t disappoint. The weather was overcast but steady, with a light wind that kept the water relatively calm. We launched early, hoping to catch the morning bite and get…

Pacifica Pier was buzzing with activity today, with crabbers filling every spot along the rail, all hoping for a good haul of Dungeness crabs. It’s that time of year when everyone flocks to the pier for crabbing, and the energy…