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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