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San Francisco Bay Fishing Bonanza: Halibut, Striped Bass, and More Thriving in the Spring
San Francisco Bay offered some excellent fishing opportunities today, April 9, 2025, for anglers both on boats and along the shoreline. The weather was favorable with clear skies and mild winds after a cool morning start. Sunrise was at 6:37 AM, and sunset is expected at 7:47 PM, providing ample daylight for fishing. Tides played a critical role today, with an early morning high tide around 3:30 AM and a low tide at midday, making late afternoon and early evening the prime time to fish.
The fish activity around the Bay remains strong, with spring delivering thriving Halibut action and the Rockfish and Lingcod season recently reopened on April 1. Reports indicate steady catches of Halibut and Striped Bass, especially near Berkeley Flats and the Marin Islands. Party boats had another successful day, with many anglers landing their limits on Halibut and Striped Bass during half-day trips earlier this week. A recent outing even yielded seven Halibut and seven Striped Bass for just seven anglers on board. Nearshore catches also include Jacksmelt, smaller rockfish, and the occasional shark or bat ray.
For bait and lures, live anchovies, sardines, and grass shrimp remained top choices for Halibut and Striped Bass. Artificial swimbaits in silver or white, Kastmasters, and soft plastics such as P-Line Twin Tail Squids worked particularly well for these species when targeting them near the flats or rocky shores. For shore anglers, smaller trout spinners or Panther Martins attracted consistent bites from Jacksmelt and more.
Today's hotspots included:
1. **Berkeley Flats**: A prime location for both Halibut and Striped Bass, especially during the outgoing or incoming tide.
2. **Marin Islands**: A great choice for mixed bags of Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod.
3. **Fort Point Pier**: Known for its consistent Jacksmelt action, with chances to hook small rockfish or even the occasional Lingcod.
4. **Candlestick Point**: Offering solid opportunities for Halibut and Striped Bass, with a scenic view to boot.
Legal and seasonal regulations remain critical to follow. Only Shiner Perch may be retained in the Bay at this time, with a 20-fish limit. Sturgeon is catch-and-release only as per regulation updates.
All in all, today’s anglers enjoyed a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across San Francisco Bay. Whether you’re fishing from a boat or shore, this is a prime time to hit the water with the right bait and a good plan. Tight lines!
The fish activity around the Bay remains strong, with spring delivering thriving Halibut action and the Rockfish and Lingcod season recently reopened on April 1. Reports indicate steady catches of Halibut and Striped Bass, especially near Berkeley Flats and the Marin Islands. Party boats had another successful day, with many anglers landing their limits on Halibut and Striped Bass during half-day trips earlier this week. A recent outing even yielded seven Halibut and seven Striped Bass for just seven anglers on board. Nearshore catches also include Jacksmelt, smaller rockfish, and the occasional shark or bat ray.
For bait and lures, live anchovies, sardines, and grass shrimp remained top choices for Halibut and Striped Bass. Artificial swimbaits in silver or white, Kastmasters, and soft plastics such as P-Line Twin Tail Squids worked particularly well for these species when targeting them near the flats or rocky shores. For shore anglers, smaller trout spinners or Panther Martins attracted consistent bites from Jacksmelt and more.
Today's hotspots included:
1. **Berkeley Flats**: A prime location for both Halibut and Striped Bass, especially during the outgoing or incoming tide.
2. **Marin Islands**: A great choice for mixed bags of Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod.
3. **Fort Point Pier**: Known for its consistent Jacksmelt action, with chances to hook small rockfish or even the occasional Lingcod.
4. **Candlestick Point**: Offering solid opportunities for Halibut and Striped Bass, with a scenic view to boot.
Legal and seasonal regulations remain critical to follow. Only Shiner Perch may be retained in the Bay at this time, with a 20-fish limit. Sturgeon is catch-and-release only as per regulation updates.
All in all, today’s anglers enjoyed a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across San Francisco Bay. Whether you’re fishing from a boat or shore, this is a prime time to hit the water with the right bait and a good plan. Tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseSan Francisco Bay offered some excellent fishing opportunities today, April 9, 2025, for anglers both on boats and along the shoreline. The weather was favorable with clear skies and mild winds after a cool morning start. Sunrise was at 6:37 AM, and sunset is expected at 7:47 PM, providing ample daylight for fishing. Tides played a critical role today, with an early morning high tide around 3:30 AM and a low tide at midday, making late afternoon and early evening the prime time to fish.
The fish activity around the Bay remains strong, with spring delivering thriving Halibut action and the Rockfish and Lingcod season recently reopened on April 1. Reports indicate steady catches of Halibut and Striped Bass, especially near Berkeley Flats and the Marin Islands. Party boats had another successful day, with many anglers landing their limits on Halibut and Striped Bass during half-day trips earlier this week. A recent outing even yielded seven Halibut and seven Striped Bass for just seven anglers on board. Nearshore catches also include Jacksmelt, smaller rockfish, and the occasional shark or bat ray.
For bait and lures, live anchovies, sardines, and grass shrimp remained top choices for Halibut and Striped Bass. Artificial swimbaits in silver or white, Kastmasters, and soft plastics such as P-Line Twin Tail Squids worked particularly well for these species when targeting them near the flats or rocky shores. For shore anglers, smaller trout spinners or Panther Martins attracted consistent bites from Jacksmelt and more.
Today's hotspots included:
1. **Berkeley Flats**: A prime location for both Halibut and Striped Bass, especially during the outgoing or incoming tide.
2. **Marin Islands**: A great choice for mixed bags of Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod.
3. **Fort Point Pier**: Known for its consistent Jacksmelt action, with chances to hook small rockfish or even the occasional Lingcod.
4. **Candlestick Point**: Offering solid opportunities for Halibut and Striped Bass, with a scenic view to boot.
Legal and seasonal regulations remain critical to follow. Only Shiner Perch may be retained in the Bay at this time, with a 20-fish limit. Sturgeon is catch-and-release only as per regulation updates.
All in all, today’s anglers enjoyed a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across San Francisco Bay. Whether you’re fishing from a boat or shore, this is a prime time to hit the water with the right bait and a good plan. Tight lines!
The fish activity around the Bay remains strong, with spring delivering thriving Halibut action and the Rockfish and Lingcod season recently reopened on April 1. Reports indicate steady catches of Halibut and Striped Bass, especially near Berkeley Flats and the Marin Islands. Party boats had another successful day, with many anglers landing their limits on Halibut and Striped Bass during half-day trips earlier this week. A recent outing even yielded seven Halibut and seven Striped Bass for just seven anglers on board. Nearshore catches also include Jacksmelt, smaller rockfish, and the occasional shark or bat ray.
For bait and lures, live anchovies, sardines, and grass shrimp remained top choices for Halibut and Striped Bass. Artificial swimbaits in silver or white, Kastmasters, and soft plastics such as P-Line Twin Tail Squids worked particularly well for these species when targeting them near the flats or rocky shores. For shore anglers, smaller trout spinners or Panther Martins attracted consistent bites from Jacksmelt and more.
Today's hotspots included:
1. **Berkeley Flats**: A prime location for both Halibut and Striped Bass, especially during the outgoing or incoming tide.
2. **Marin Islands**: A great choice for mixed bags of Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod.
3. **Fort Point Pier**: Known for its consistent Jacksmelt action, with chances to hook small rockfish or even the occasional Lingcod.
4. **Candlestick Point**: Offering solid opportunities for Halibut and Striped Bass, with a scenic view to boot.
Legal and seasonal regulations remain critical to follow. Only Shiner Perch may be retained in the Bay at this time, with a 20-fish limit. Sturgeon is catch-and-release only as per regulation updates.
All in all, today’s anglers enjoyed a productive day on the water, with plenty of action across San Francisco Bay. Whether you’re fishing from a boat or shore, this is a prime time to hit the water with the right bait and a good plan. Tight lines!