Hey there, fellow Bay Area anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 16, 2025.

We've got a high tide at 11:23 AM today, hitting 5.9 feet, with a low of 0.2 feet at 5:47 PM. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM and sunset will be at 7:16 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. A few lucky folks have even landed some early season salmon, though the season doesn't officially open for another couple of weeks.

For stripers, guys are having luck with swimbaits like the Tsunami Swim Shad in pearl white, as well as topwater lures early in the morning. The Berkeley Flats and Alameda Rock Wall have been productive spots. Halibut are hitting on live anchovies or swimbaits bounced along the bottom, particularly around Angel Island and Alcatraz. Don't forget about the perch either - they're biting well on pile worms or small pieces of shrimp.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the waters around Treasure Island for a mix of species. The Crissy Field area has also been producing some nice catches lately, especially for shore anglers.

Remember, the salmon season opens on April 1st, so get your gear ready. Early reports suggest it could be a good year for kings.

For bait, live anchovies are always a solid choice if you can get them. Otherwise, frozen anchovies or squid strips are working well. If you're targeting sturgeon, ghost shrimp or eel seem to be the ticket.

Lastly, don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!