# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - June 6, 2025

Mornin' anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday fishing report. It's looking like another stellar day on the Bay with temps hitting the mid-90s, so don't be a dummy - slap on that sunscreen before heading out!

## Today's Conditions

The water's warming up nicely and turning bluer by the day, though there's still some chilly stuff lurking below the thermocline. The bass bite is absolutely on fire right now, with multiple boats reporting limits. Stripers are the hot ticket with the Lovely Martha reporting an impressive 44 striped bass for 22 anglers earlier this week.

## What's Biting

Halibut fishing has been exceptional! California halibut are available throughout the Bay, with the Lovely Martha reporting early limits yesterday - 14 fish for 7 anglers by 10 AM. These "chicken" halibut typically weigh between 10-50 pounds and are peaking during their spawning season.

Other species in the mix include jack crevalle, cabrilla, and even some wahoo for those venturing further out. For those targeting perch, remember that most surfperch are closed in the Bay until August 1st - the only exception is shiner perch with a separate 20-fish limit.

## Hot Spots

The South Bay has been producing solid numbers of striped bass, while halibut have been showing up more consistently along the Berkeley Flats. For you party boat anglers, boats out of Emeryville have been scoring decent numbers with the C Gull II recently landing 8 stripers and a halibut on a half-day trip.

## Bait & Tackle

For stripers, fresh cut anchovy and grass shrimp have been the ticket. If you're chasing halibut, try slow-trolling live anchovies or drifting with a bounce-ball rig. Artificial lures working well include white swim baits and chartreuse jerkbaits during incoming tides.

## Special Alert

Big news for salmon anglers! The recreational season opens TOMORROW (June 7th) for a limited two-day window with a 7,000 Chinook harvest quota. If you've been itching to target kings, this weekend is your chance - and potentially your only chance if the quota fills quickly.

## Weekend Forecast

Both charter boats are booked solid through the weekend, so if you haven't made reservations already, you might want to launch your own vessel or hit one of the piers. The weather looks stable with continuing warm temperatures - perfect for a day on the water.

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Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.

First things first, sunrise was at 5:49 AM and sunset will come at 8:27 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase your next trophy. Weather’s holding steady: expect morning fog burning off by mid-morning, leading into mild temps in the low 60s with light westerly breezes—prime Bay weather for both the shore angler and boat crowd.

Tidal movement today is ideal for targeting feeders: we’re seeing an early morning incoming tide shifting to slack before noon, then a solid outgoing tide this afternoon. These windows are perfect for drifting live bait or working artificials along current seams and drop-offs.

Fish activity has been red hot this week. Party and charter boats continue to report excellent numbers. According to NorCal Fish Reports, on June 3rd, boats out of San Francisco Bay brought in 6 California halibut and 2 striped bass for just three anglers. Over in Emeryville, the C Gull II checked in with 1 halibut and 8 solid striped bass on a half-day morning trip. Lovely Martha reports the bass bite is still on fire, with multiple consecutive days of full limits—up to 48 striped bass per outing—and a handful of chunky halibut hitting the deck for good measure.

Best lures right now:
- For halibut, nothing beats a white or chartreuse swimbait paired with a 3–4 oz leadhead jig, worked slow and steady near the bottom. Trolling trays of herring is also scoring, especially along the deeper channel edges from Alcatraz down toward Oyster Point.
- Stripers are inhaling topwater plugs at first light around the piers and flats. Once the sun is up, switch to soft plastic jerkbaits in shad or anchovy colors, or try a chrome spoon on deeper drifts.

On the bait side, live anchovies or shiners are the ticket for both bass and halibut if you can get them from the bait docks. Dead bait rigs tipped with fresh sardine strips are also turning heads among the bigger flatties.

Hot spots this week:
- The rock wall east of Treasure Island for a halibut-striper combo bite on the moving tide.
- Crissy Field flats and the Sausalito shoreline for early morning topwater bass action.
- Oyster Point and the deeper channels off the Berkeley flats for persistent halibut.

A quick regulation reminder: the recreational fishery for shiner perch is open year-round, but surfperch (other than shiner) is closed in the Bay through July 31st. Salmon remains closed until this weekend’s special opening, so plan ahead if you’re looking to target Chinook.

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Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for June 1st, 2025.

Today’s sunrise was at 5:49 AM and sunset’s coming in at 8:27 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to get lines wet. We’re sitting under mostly clear skies with light early morning winds and mild temps—perfect conditions for working the shoreline or heading out on the water. According to Nor Cal Fish Reports, the wind has been a bit of a nuisance for some, but today’s shaping up much calmer, so expect more boats and action out there.

Tidal swings are moderate for early June. We’re getting a low tide mid-morning and a strong incoming push until early afternoon—prime time to target active fish, especially in shallow flats and near current breaks.

As for what’s biting: the striped bass bite is absolutely on fire right now. Half-day party boats and privateers alike are reporting wide-open action across the central and south bay. The best reports are coming from areas around the Alameda Rockwall and the Berkeley Flats, with Fish Emeryville’s logs showing solid scores on recent trips. Anglers are finding limits of keeper stripers, averaging 5-8 pounds, with some bigger models pushing double digits landed from both boat and shore.

Halibut numbers are picking up but still a bit spotty. South Bay near Oyster Point and further west at Crissy Field are producing most consistently. Live bait—anchovies and sardines—is king for both species right now, but those drifting frozen herring or jigging with white flukes and swimbaits are also putting fish in the box. If you’re working artificials, try chartreuse or rootbeer paddle tails—bass will crush these during a strong incoming tide.

Note that while the surfperch fishery is closed inside San Francisco and San Pablo Bays through July, shiner perch are still fair game with a 20-fish limit. These little guys are biting well around the piers, especially at Fort Mason and Fort Point. Use small hooks baited with bits of shrimp, pileworm, or squid.

Reports from North Bay and Bodega Bay confirm the offshore rockfish and lingcod bite remains solid if you can get outside the gate, but inside the bay, it’s all about stripers and halibut right now. Sharks and bat rays are still showing for those soaking big baits near the old piers.

For hot spots, focus on the Berkeley Flats early, then move toward the Alameda area as the tide pushes in. Crissy Field and Oyster Point are prime for halibut on the drift. Don’t overlook the piers for an easy shiner perch limit and maybe a surprise striper.

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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 31st, 2025.

## Today's Conditions

The bite has been straight fire around the Bay this week! We're looking at excellent conditions today with the halibut and striped bass action absolutely crushing it right now. The tides are backing down, which should make for an even better halibut bite throughout the day.

## Recent Catches

The party boats have been loading up! Just yesterday, the California Dawn out of Berkeley brought in 11 California halibut with some monsters up to 28 pounds, plus 10 striped bass to 9 pounds. Their sister boat, California Dawn II, wasn't far behind with 14 halibut and 9 stripers.

The Goldeneye 2000 had a stellar day with 19 halibut, 14 striped bass, and even managed a white seabass - that's a trophy catch for sure!

If you're looking for rockfish and lingcod, the New Rayann out of Sausalito has been slaying them, with a recent trip bringing in 20 lingcod up to 13 pounds and 120 rockfish.

## Hot Spots

For those targeting halibut and stripers, Berkeley Flats has been producing consistently. The shallow areas in 10-12 feet of water have been particularly hot where bass have been pinning baitfish against sandbars.

Another hot zone is just outside Jones Inlet, where anglers are scoring quality fluke in the back channels.

## Bait & Tackle

Live bait season is officially on, folks! The Flash Fishing boats have been having great success since switching over. If you're targeting halibut, fresh live bait is your best bet right now.

For stripers, it's all about matching the local forage - we've got sand eels in the area, so matching that profile will get you bit. Natural-colored 5-inch Mag Darters with a slow retrieve during the day have been working well. After sunset, switch to larger profile plugs for those quality fish.

If you're bait fishing, the combo of spearing and squid has been deadly effective in the bays.

## What to Watch For

Just a heads-up to my conservation-minded anglers - recent studies have found concerning levels of those "forever chemicals" in several Bay species including striped bass and white sturgeon. If you're fishing for the table, you might want to limit consumption of your catch, especially from the South Bay.

Also, remember that surfperch fishing (except for shiner perch) remains closed until August 1st. But mark your calendars for June 7-8 when ocean salmon season opens briefly for what should be an epic couple of days!

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# Bay Area Fishing Report: May 30, 2025

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning!

We're looking at a moderate incoming tide that'll peak around mid-morning, followed by an outgoing tide throughout the afternoon. Perfect conditions for what's shaping up to be another epic day on the water!

Let me tell you folks, the fishing action around SF Bay has been absolutely on fire lately! The halibut and striped bass bite is crushing it right now. This past week, the California Dawn II out of Berkeley reported 4 California halibut up to 12 pounds and 12 striped bass up to 10 pounds with just 13 anglers on board. The Reel Addiction 2 also had a solid outing with 3 halibut and 4 stripers.

The stripers have been particularly active this month - many had moved inland to the Delta earlier, but they're making a strong showing in the bay now. For you artificial fans (like myself!), swimbaits in anchovy patterns are working wonders. If you prefer live bait, anchovies and grass shrimp are your best bet.

For the halibut hunters, drift fishing with live anchovies near Paradise Cay or Angel Island has been the ticket. Berkeley Flats is also producing consistently, especially during the incoming tide.

A few hot spots to check out today:
- The Alameda Rockwall: Striper action has been steady here
- Treasure Island: The south side has been giving up nice halibut
- Raccoon Strait: Always a good bet this time of year for both species

For those heading out to the central coast, boats out of Monterey like the Caroline reported limits of rockfish and some quality lingcod.

Word of caution though - a recent study from the San Francisco Estuary Institute found forever chemicals in several bay species including striped bass, leopard shark, and white sturgeon. If you're catching for the table, be aware of consumption advisories.

Remember that perch fishing in the bay is closed until August 1st, except for shinerperch which have a 20-fish limit. Also, for you sturgeon anglers, it's catch and release only.

With this beautiful weather we're having, it's prime time to get out on the water. The bite is hot, the fish are plentiful, and the bay is calling!

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Good morning, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for this fine Wednesday, May 28th.

The fishing action around SF Bay has been absolutely on fire lately! The halibut and striped bass bite is crushing right now. We're seeing great numbers of both species being landed throughout the bay[1].

Tidal conditions today show a moderate incoming tide through mid-morning, which should create perfect conditions for working the flats and channels. With calm waters and mild winds predicted, you couldn't ask for better conditions to get out there.

Sunrise was around 5:50 AM with sunset expected at 8:30 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet. The weather's cooperating too - temperatures in the mid-60s with minimal fog this morning that should burn off quickly.

Recent catches have been impressive! Halibut are being caught in good numbers, with several boats reporting multiple fish days[1][4]. Striped bass action remains strong, especially along the Berkeley Flats and Angel Island. The Lovely Martha charter reported excellent results earlier this week with multiple limits of both halibut and stripers[1].

For those looking beyond the bay, white seabass are showing up in impressive numbers further south. Charter boats out of Oxnard and Santa Barbara reported excellent catches yesterday, with some boats landing over 20 fish[3].

Your best bet for halibut is drifting live anchovies or working a white or motor oil-colored swimbait along the bottom. For stripers, try topwater early, then switch to swimbaits or live bait as the sun gets higher.

Hot spots today include the south side of Angel Island, Paradise Cay, and the flats west of Treasure Island. The Berkeley Flats have also been producing well on the incoming tide.

One important note for you regulation-minded folks - surfperch fishing remains closed inside SF and San Pablo bays until August 1st (except for shiner perch, which have a 20-fish limit)[5]. And mark your calendars - ocean salmon season will open briefly on June 7-8 with a limited quota[5].

For sturgeon hunters, the action has slowed but fish are still being caught in San Pablo Bay using ghost shrimp or eel.

Don't forget that San Pablo Reservoir is currently closed to private vessels until further notice[2], so plan accordingly if that was on your radar.

That's all for today, folks! This is Artificial Lure telling you to get out there and bend some rods. The fish are biting, and they ain't gonna catch themselves! Tight lines everyone!

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.

We’re kicking off the week with cool, stable late-May weather. Skies are partly cloudy and air temps are ranging from the upper 50s early to the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds are moderate, so expect some chop but nothing that should keep you off the water. Sunrise hit at 5:52 AM and sunset is coming at 8:22 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work those tides.

On the tidal front, we’ve got a mixed semi-diurnal tide today—morning outgoing and a solid afternoon incoming, so plan to work those transitions hard, especially near structure and mouths of creeks or channels.

The fishing has been absolutely on fire. The halibut and striped bass bite is as hot as we’ve seen all season. Party and charter reports have boats returning with impressive scores. Out of San Francisco and Berkeley yesterday, the Lovely Martha checked in with 8 halibut and 2 striped bass from a half-day trip, while the Berkeley-based Gatherer II put 10 halibut and 4 stripers on the deck. Emeryville boats like the Pacific Pearl produced 16 halibut and 6 striped bass on short runs. The action for stripers is fast and furious, with plenty of keepers and some real quality fish showing all over the central and south bay channels[1][3][4].

For best results, drift live anchovies or shiners near the bottom for halibut. Artificial swimbaits, white or chartreuse, are also solid choices—especially when the water gets stained. Stripers are hammering trolled deep-diving plugs and live bait, but plenty are being caught on topwater poppers and paddle-tail plastics along the rocks, especially early and late. Bait-wise, pile worms and cut anchovy are hard to beat for both species.

Other species: A few leopard sharks are showing in the mix, mostly as bycatch, and if you want something different, rockfish are steady off the coast with boats out of Half Moon Bay hauling up limits.

For hot spots, try the Berkeley Flats and the Alameda Rockwall for halibut—the fish are stacking up in these areas on the incoming tide. The San Mateo Bridge pilings and nearby flats are also holding both bass and halibut. Early risers working Crissy Field to Fort Point have been rewarded with schoolie stripers on the topwater.

That wraps it up for today. Get out early, drift those edges, and keep the drag light. Tight lines from Artificial Lure.

Howdy anglers! This is Artificial Lure dropping your Sunday morning fishing report for May 25th, 2025.

The sun's just peeking over the horizon at 5:53 AM today, and we'll have daylight until about 8:26 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at typical late-May conditions - mild temperatures with those afternoon westerlies picking up, so plan your trips accordingly. In fact, those winds have been strong enough to cancel some charter trips recently, with Captain Steve Talmadge at Flash Fishing reporting Saturday cancellations due to wind last weekend.

The fishing action around SF Bay has been straight fire lately! The halibut and striped bass bite is absolutely crushing right now. The Lovely Martha reported on May 23rd that they had their best fishing day yet with a great mix of halibut and stripers. Party boats like the Gatherer II have been posting impressive counts as well.

If you're heading out today, you'll want to hit the water during the morning incoming tide. The bite has been most consistent in the early hours before those afternoon winds kick up. Water clarity is good with no recent major storms, which has the baitfish active all throughout the bay system.

For you striper hunters, the Napa River has been producing consistently with clean water conditions. Bank anglers are scoring with frozen anchovies, pile worms, ghost shrimp, and live minnows - particularly the larger ones along the east bank from Kennedy Park down to Cuttings Wharf. If you're rigging up, Carolina setups with 3-4 oz sliding sinkers are working great in the current, while hi-low rigs with soft bait are the ticket near structure.

Boat anglers trolling for stripers should grab those "Wild Thing" deep divers or rattle traps, running at 3.5-4.2 MPH. Focus on the 8-12 foot depths near river bends where the schools are holding.

Hot spots for today: Berkeley Flats has been consistent for halibut, while Paradise Park to China Camp is firing for stripers. Don't sleep on the south bay either - several 28-inch halibut came in from just off Candlestick Point yesterday.

Flash Fishing reports they'll be back on the water today, and they've had "plenty of action to keep everyone happy" on their recent trips. If you're looking to charter, Captain Steve mentioned he has a little room available - give him a call at 510-851-2500 to get in on the action.

Tight lines and bent rods to all you bay anglers! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Let’s start with today’s conditions. Expect partly cloudy skies with mild morning temps rising toward the low 60s by the afternoon. There is a light breeze out of the west but nothing like the gusty days last weekend that kept some boats docked. The tide will be incoming through most of the morning, peaking around midday and turning around early afternoon. Sunrise hit at 5:51 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, giving you a generous window to chase the bite.

The Bay has been producing some excellent action all week, with recent party boat counts looking strong. Yesterday out of San Francisco, the Lovely Martha pulled in 8 California halibut and 2 striped bass for just 4 anglers on a half-day trip. Over in Emeryville, the Pacific Pearl tallied 16 halibut and 6 striped bass with 16 anglers. Berkeley boats have been posting similar numbers, with halibut remaining steady and stripers showing up in nice batches. Offshore, Half Moon Bay boats continue to limit out on rockfish, but the main game for most Bay anglers right now is halibut and bass[2].

If you’re targeting halibut, drifting live anchovies or shiner perch has been the ticket. Trolling or drifting with herring, sardines, or a swimbait with a flashy tail will get you bit too, especially near the edges of deeper channels and drop-offs. For striped bass, try casting 4- to 6-inch white or chartreuse swimbaits, hair jigs, or the classic red and white bucktail lure. Topwater plugs and poppers can work around dawn if you find birds and active fish at the surface.

Hot spots this past week include the flats off Berkeley and Paradise Cay, where both halibut and stripers have been stacked up on the incoming tide. The deeper holes around Alcatraz and the south side of Angel Island are also kicking out solid numbers, especially during the tide swing. If you’re looking for a change of pace, the rock piles off Treasure Island have been holding mixed bass and the occasional bonus lingcod.

Word on the dock is the action should keep up as long as the tides move and the winds stay light. Bring plenty of bait and don’t be afraid to switch up your presentation if things slow down. Best of luck out there, and remember to send in your fish photos for bragging rights.

That’s the bite for today. Tight lines and see you on the water[2][4][1].

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

We’ve got some classic late spring Bay weather today—cool in the morning with a steady, stiff wind that’s been hanging around most of May. Expect highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, with lows dipping into the low 50s. Patchy fog should burn off by mid-morning, but the wind is sticking around, making things a little choppy out there. Sunrise was at 5:53am and sunset is slated for 8:20pm, giving you a generous window to fish.

Tides are working in our favor for the morning bite, with a medium incoming tide peaking late morning before swinging back out in the afternoon. That should push some fresh water and bait into the shallows and get the predators moving.

Fish activity has been solid, especially for California halibut and striped bass. The latest party boat counts from yesterday are promising: the Gatherer II out of Berkeley saw 10 halibut and 4 stripers for 5 anglers, while the Pacific Pearl out of Emeryville reported 16 halibut and 6 stripers for 16 anglers. The Lovely Martha from San Francisco itself brought in 8 halibut and 2 stripers for 4 anglers on a half-day local run. Out at Half Moon Bay the rockfish bite is strong, with limits for all anglers aboard the Riptide[3].

The halibut action remains decent, about a fish per person is the norm, and some boats are doing even better when the wind lays down. Striped bass are turning up both as a bonus and a target, especially near the flats and channels around Red Rock and the Berkeley Flats[2][5]. Lingcod and rockfish are solid up the coast towards Bodega, but winds have made offshore trips tough lately[2].

For best results, drift live anchovies or herring on a halibut rig, or try bouncing swimbaits and artificial lures like chartreuse or white paddletails along the bottom. For stripers, white hair jigs, topwater poppers early, and cut anchovy baits are producing. If you’re after rockfish or lingcod and the weather lets you out, shrimp flies or small metal jigs tipped with squid are the way to go.

Hot spots this week include the Berkeley Flats for halibut and stripers and the area around Red Rock for a mixed bag. If you can slip out to the Marin Islands or the Emeryville Channel during that incoming tide, you’ve got a good shot at landing a few nice fish.

That’s your Friday report from your local source, Artificial Lure—tight lines and be safe out there!