Hey there, fellow Bay Area anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 19, 2025. We've got a high tide at 9:47 AM today, hitting 5.6 feet, with a low of 0.3 feet at 4:12 PM. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM and sunset will be at 7:21 PM. Weather's looking decent - partly cloudy with highs around 64°F and a light westerly breeze.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we head into spring. Striped bass are showing up in good numbers, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-15 pound range. California halibut action is also improving, especially around Angel Island and Alcatraz. The herring run is winding down, but there are still some schools around, attracting predators.

For stripers, guys are having luck with swimbaits like the Keitech FAT Swing Impact in pearl white, as well as topwater lures early in the morning. Halibut are hitting on live anchovies or swimbaits bounced along the bottom. Don't forget about the perch either - they're biting well on pile worms or small pieces of shrimp.

Recent reports show some nice catches coming from the Berkeley Flats and along the Alameda Rock Wall. A few lucky anglers even landed some early season salmon near the Marin coast, though remember the season doesn't officially open for another couple weeks.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the waters around Treasure Island for stripers or the south end of Angel Island for halibut. The Oyster Point area has also been productive lately for a mix of species.

For bait, fresh anchovies or sardines are hard to beat. If you're using artificials, those 4-5 inch swimbaits in white or chartreuse have been working well. Don't be afraid to throw some topwater lures like poppers early in the morning or late evening for some exciting strikes.

Remember to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. And as always, be safe out there and respect our beautiful bay. Tight lines, everyone!