Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re on a **strong tide cycle** this morning. Tides4Fishing for North Point/Pier 41 shows an early **high around 2:12 a.m. near 5 ft**, rolling into a **mid‑morning high near 12:30 p.m. around 7 ft**, with a solid outgoing push late afternoon. That kind of swing usually fires up the bite on the edges and around structure.

According to Tides4Fishing, **sunrise is about 7:12 a.m. and sunset about 4:50 p.m.** Plan to be set up for the first light push and the afternoon drop; those are your prime windows.

Weather-wise, local marine forecasts have us in a **cool, partly cloudy pattern**, light morning winds building to a typical **afternoon westerly breeze**. Think jackets and beanies early, then a bit of chop later. Drifting stays manageable if you’re inside the Bay; outside the Gate will get lumpier as the breeze fills.

On the **fish front**, the bite’s still respectable for December. Flash Fishing’s Dec 5 report notes **limits of striped bass and a mix of sharks** on their last bay trip, so there are still quality schoolie bass pushing bait in the central and South Bay. Party boats and six‑packs are also reporting a steady pick of **leopard sharks and bat rays** on the flats.

Up the road in San Pablo Bay, the Marin Rod and Gun Club pier report from October logged **over 200 fish in a month**—striped bass, halibut, perch, sharks, rays, and a pile of smelt—showing the system’s still healthy and diverse even late season. That action typically tapers but doesn’t disappear; winter bass, rays, and the odd halibut still sniff around those channels and mudflats.

For **lures**, keep it simple and local:

- **Striped bass:** 4–5" white or chartreuse swimbaits on ½–¾ oz heads, Hair Raisers, and slim metal spoons jigged near the bottom. Small paddletails in “shad” or “anchovy” patterns are money around current seams.

- **Halibut (if you’re hunting a late one):** slow‑rolled swimbaits or trap‑rigged herring imitations along the bottom on the drift.

For **bait**, you can’t go wrong with:

- **Live or fresh anchovies, herring, or shiner perch** on a slider rig for bass and halibut.

- **Squid strips and anchovy chunks** for leopard sharks and bat rays on the flats.

- **Pile worms or shrimp** under a hi‑low for perch around rocks and pilings.

Couple of **hot spots** to put on your short list:

- **Alameda Rockwall / Ballena Bay side:** fish the edges of the channel on the outgoing this afternoon for schoolie stripers and sharks. Drift swimbaits or soak bait on the slope.

- **San Quentin / San Pablo Bay edges:** when the tide starts moving, work the drop‑offs with bait for bass and rays; keep an eye on your rod, that bite can be sudden.

- **Pier 32–40 / central waterfront:** if you’re shorebound, cast swimbaits and spoons along the shipping channel edges right after sunrise and into the first push of the flood.

Overall **activity** today: not wide‑open, but those who time the tide

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This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re sitting on big winter tides right now. Tides4Fishing shows a pre-dawn high just after midnight around 5 feet, dropping to a strong negative low late this afternoon, with the next big flood peaking late morning. That moving water window from mid‑morning through early afternoon is your prime bite. Sunrise is right around 7:10 and sunset just before 4:55, so you’ve got a short light day to work with.

Weather-wise, CBS Bay Area’s First Alert forecast is calling for dry, stable conditions with light north to northwest breeze and cool temps. The marine forecast from NOAA has 5–7 foot swell offshore but generally manageable bay chop. Layer up; it’ll feel colder on the water than on shore, especially on the morning ebb.

Fishing pressure has shifted hard to winter staples. NorCalFishReports and the latest party-boat scores out of Sausalito and Emeryville report full‑limits of Dungeness and rockfish: boats like the Outer Limits and the Emeryville fleet are coming in with easy limits of crab plus rockfish and a scattering of lingcod. That tells you the outer bay and nearshore reefs are very much alive.

Inside the bay, you’re looking at a mixed bag: striped bass, halibut for the die‑hards, plus a solid crab bite in the deeper channels and outside the Gate. With salmon closed again per state and federal managers, everyone’s leaning on combo rockfish/crab and bay pot pulls.

Best baits and lures right now:

- For **striped bass** along the city and South Bay shoreline: 4–5 inch swimbaits in shad or anchovy patterns, white flukes on 1/2–3/4 oz jig heads, and hair raisers in chartreuse or white. If you’re soaking bait, grass shrimp, anchovy, and pile worms are doing work around piers and bridge pilings.

- For **halibut** (if you’re targeting them on the softer tides mid‑day): live anchovies or shiner perch on a three‑way, or slow‑rolled hoochies and small spoons near Alcatraz and the Berkeley Flats. You’ll work for them, but a few fish are still being quietly picked.

- For **rockfish and lingcod** outside: standard shrimp flies tipped with squid or strips of mackerel, 4–8 oz depending on depth. For lings, big swimbaits in root beer or blue/white and chrome jigs bounced near structure are pulling quality fish.

- For **Dungeness crab**: fresh salmon or rockfish carcasses, squid, and chicken legs in snares or pots. The charter counts out of Sausalito and Emeryville show easy limits when the gear soaks through a full tide swing.

Couple of local hot spots to think about:

- **Berkeley Flats to Alcatraz line**: work that late‑morning flood for stripers and any lingering halibut. Drift swimbaits or live bait along the contour edges.

- **North Bar and Marin Coast just outside the Gate**: if the swell lines up, this zone has been kicking out rockfish, lings, and big numbers of crab for the boats. Fish tight to structure on the flood, then drop pots on the edge of the channels.

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Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re riding a serious king tide cycle in the Bay today, with big morning highs and deep afternoon lows, which means strong currents and plenty of water movement in all the usual striper and halibut lanes. Figure a pre‑dawn high pushing up into the 7‑foot range, then draining hard into a minus tide late afternoon, so plan to work the last of the incoming and first of the outgoing if you want cleaner drifts and less grass on the line. Sunrise is right around 7:10 and it’s getting dark just before 5, so your real primetime is that mid‑morning window and then again on the evening push.

Weather around the Bay is classic early winter: chilly starts in the 40s, climbing into the upper 50s, with light north to northwest breeze that tends to stiffen in the afternoon. Skies are on the clearer side with passing clouds, and we’ve also got coastal flood advisories around low‑lying shorelines thanks to the king tides, so watch your parking spots and those low rock walls near the waterline. Mornings are the calmest for the small boats and kayaks; once that afternoon wind lines up with the big tide, it gets sloppy fast.

Recent counts from the party boats out of Berkeley and Emeryville have been all about crab‑rockfish combos: limits of Dungeness—think roughly ten crab per angler—and full sacks of assorted rockfish, plus a smattering of lingcod into the low‑teens on the scale. Private boaters inside the Gate have been picking a mix of schoolie stripers, the odd keeper halibut that never left, and solid numbers of jacksmelt and perch along the cityfront and down toward Oyster Point. With the cold water and big tides, bites come in flurries; you fish through dead spots, then everyone hooks up at once when that current hits just right.

Lure and bait game is pretty straightforward right now. For stripers and halibut, run 4–5 inch swimbaits in shad or anchovy patterns on one‑ounce heads, or troll broken‑back plugs and small spoons along the channel edges. If you’re soaking bait, anchovy, herring strips, or pile worms on a hi‑lo rig will find stripers, rays, and leopard sharks, while sand crabs, shrimp, or mussel work well for perch around rocks and pilings. Offshore and around the islands, it’s all about shrimp flies or small plastics for rockfish, with a heavier jig or chrome bar on the bottom to tempt a ling.

A couple of hot spots to circle on the map today:

- Nearshore, the rock walls and flats between Crissy Field and Fort Point, working the edges on the last of the incoming for stripers and the occasional halibut.

- Across the way, the Berkeley Flats and the Richmond shoreline down toward the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, where those current seams and bait balls have been holding schoolie bass and mixed bottom fish.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning report for San Francisco Bay.

Let's talk conditions. We've got north winds at 5 to 10 knots with seas running 3 to 4 feet out on the bay. Not bad at all for getting out there. Tides are working in our favor today – we've got a high tide at 3:53 PM at 2.62 feet, and that's prime time for stripers and rockfish to move through the channels. The low this morning hit around 10:09 AM, so if you're heading out now, you're catching that transition.

Here's what's been firing in our waters. Yesterday and the day before, stripers, rockfish, and Dungeness crab have been absolutely crushing it on the flats and channels throughout the bay. Fish Emeryville reported incredible action – we're talking limits of rockfish and consistent crab catches. The rockfish bite has been lights out, and the lingcod are cooperating too. If you're chasing stripers, they've been solid on the deeper channels.

For tackle, you want your swimbaits and soft plastics for the stripers – whites and silvers are money right now. For rockfish, drop some jigs or use live bait if you can grab it. Dungeness crab traps are working great if that's your target.

A couple hot spots worth your time: the deeper channels near the Emeryville Marina are producing consistent limits, and the flats around the narrows have been holding good numbers of both stripers and rockfish. Get out there early and work those tide changes.

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# Wednesday's SF Bay Fishing Report - December 3rd

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning report for San Francisco Bay.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at some excellent tidal action today. High tide hits at 9:04 AM and 11:16 PM, with low tides at 2:43 AM and 4:02 PM. Water levels are swinging nicely with highs reaching 7.0 feet—solid tidal coefficient of 93, which means good movement and better feeding windows. Sunrise was 7:08 AM, sunset's at 4:50 PM, so you've got a short window before dark.

**The Bite**

Yesterday's dock reports from the Lovely Martha showed lights out on the water with fantastic fishing—190 Dungeness crab, 10 lingcod, and 190 rockfish landed on full-day trips. This pattern's holding strong. The live bait season has wrapped up for the year, but charter boats have switched to crab and rockfish combos with excellent success.

**What's Biting**

Striped bass are still in the mix through December, though numbers are dropping from peak fall. You'll find them in the 10-20 pound range mostly, with some trophy fish pushing 30-40 pounds possible. Live herring, mackerel, and anchovies work best for stripers. For the rockfish—which are fire right now—you can work soft plastics and jigging spoons on the structure. Dungeness crab are absolutely on, and halibut are still active if you're looking for something different.

**Hot Spots**

Get yourself to Berkeley Flats and Treasure Island if you're targeting stripers. For crab and rockfish, the channel edges and deeper flats are producing limits.

**Lures and Tackle**

Seven to fourteen foot rods with braided line are your friends. Work 2-3 inch soft plastics, topwater poppers, and slow-roll jigs. Medium-heavy action with 20-30 pound test will handle everything from stripers to halibut.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Tuesday morning fishing report for the San Francisco Bay area.

We're looking at excellent conditions out there today, folks. Sunrise came in at 7:07 this morning with sunset hitting around 4:50 pm, so we've got limited daylight—make those hours count.

**Tides and Water Conditions**

Here's where it gets interesting. We're in the middle of what they're calling King Tides this week, and today's shaping up to be a big one. Your next high tide is coming at 8:24 am, running about a foot above normal at 6.7 feet. Water temperature is holding steady at 56.3 degrees Fahrenheit, which is solid for this time of year. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory through Sunday, so if you're fishing near shorelines, keep an eye on water levels.

**Weather Alert**

Fair warning—a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Wednesday evening. We're looking at 10 to 14-foot breaking waves with long lulls between sets and strong rip currents. Sneaker waves are a real possibility, so stay off those rocks and jetties and exercise extra caution if you're casting from the shore.

**Recent Fish Activity**

The word from Half Moon Bay Sportfishing is that Dungeness crab have been absolutely loving the conditions—they're calling it "Love Those Dungeness Crab!" The AM trip on the Dolphin boat landed 95 assorted rockfish for 14 anglers, which tells you the rockfish bite is firing right now. Sculpin and sand bass are also in the mix if you're looking for variety.

**Best Bait and Lures**

For rockfish, you can't beat fresh squid or anchovies on a jig setup. If you're targeting stripers and halibut in the bay, live shiners work magic this time of year. For that crab bite, you'll want crab pots with fresh bait—mackerel heads are ideal.

**Hot Spots**

Head out to the Half Moon Bay area if you can make the drive—the action's been consistent there. Inside the bay, focus on the deeper channels where the tide's running strong. The structure around the Golden Gate creates excellent holding areas for rockfish and stripers.

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# Artificial Lure's San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Monday, December 1st

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Monday morning fishing report for the Bay Area.

We've got some decent tidal action happening today. High tide's coming in at 8 AM around 5.3 feet, followed by a low at 3:02 PM sitting at 1.6 feet. That afternoon low should give us some nice current push through the channels—always good for stripers and halibut action.

**Weather and Light**

Sun's up at around 7:16 AM this morning and sets early at 4:51 PM, so you've got a solid window if you hit the water early. There's a beach hazards statement in effect through tomorrow evening, so be mindful out there.

**What's Biting**

Recent reports from the Happy Hooker and Pacific Dream charter boats show live bait halibut and striped bass trips are still producing solid numbers in the Bay. Crab and rockfish combos are also running strong if you're looking for some variety. The solunar activity is sitting at 69—average conditions, nothing spectacular but fishable.

**Technique Talk**

For stripers, you can't go wrong with live anchovies or herring under a float during these moving tides. Drop a live mackerel or squid if you're targeting halibut near the deeper channels. Jigging shads in chartreuse or pearl work great when the bite gets tough.

**Hot Spots**

Head down to the Berkeley Marina area—those charter operations are running regular trips and the structure near the pilings holds fish all day. Second spot would be anywhere along the shipping channels near the Golden Gate approach. That moving water's pushing bait, and the predators know it.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – Sunday, November 30th, 2025

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Bay report. We're looking at solid conditions today with a high tide at 7:15 AM hitting 5.83 feet, followed by a low at 12:36 AM around 1.15 feet. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM and sunset comes in early at 4:51 PM, so you've got a tight window to work with.

Weather-wise, we've got mild conditions with clear skies and minimal wind—perfect fall fishing. Just heads up if you're hitting the beaches; the National Weather Service is warning about sneaker waves and rip currents through tonight, so stay sharp out there.

**What's Been Biting:**

Yesterday was lights out. Happy Hooker out of Berkeley reported 250 rockfish and 250 crab for 25 anglers. Lovely Martha in San Francisco had a full day with 270 Dungeness crab, 9 lingcod, and 270 rockfish. The party boats are absolutely crushing it right now. Striped bass have been solid around the Richmond shoreline and mid-bay rockpiles, mostly mid-20-inch fish with some pushing 30. Halibut's been steady along the Berkeley Flats and Oakland-Alameda estuary during incoming tides.

**Tackle and Bait:**

For stripers, fresh or cut anchovy is your bread and butter—cast white and chartreuse swimbaits in the 4- to 6-inch range on 8- to 12-ounce heads depending on depth. Lingcod are hammering big flutter jigs in sardine and blue patterns, especially on the outgoing. For crab, raw chicken parts are still king in your pots—the stinkier, the better. Rockfish love squid strips and dropper-loop rigs. If you're targeting surfperch, pile worms and sand crabs will get the job done.

**Hot Spots:**

Head to Oyster Point on the incoming—cabezon and halibut are holding in those mud flats. Berkeley Flats remains solid for late-season halibut. If you're crabbing, just inside the Gate and Baker Beach are firing, but watch those outgoing tides or you'll lose gear.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – Saturday, November 29, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Bay Area.

**Tides and Timing**

We've got a high tide at 6:41 AM this morning hitting 5.42 feet, then dropping to a low around 12:51 PM at 1.81 feet. The sun's coming up at 7:05 AM and setting at 4:51 PM, so you've got a tight window for morning action. That early high tide is prime time for striped bass around the Golden Gate and Crissy Field—hit those dawn hours before the tide swings.

**What's Biting**

The fishing's been absolutely stellar the last couple days. Yesterday the Happy Hooker brought in 210 rockfish, three lingcod, and 210 Dungeness crab for 21 anglers—limits across the board. Lovely Martha also crushed it on crab with 40 limits on a dedicated crab trip. Inside the Bay, we're seeing solid striped bass action, especially on moving tides.

**What to Throw**

For striped bass, grab your 3 to 5-inch paddle-tail swimbaits or bucktail jigs and work the current seams. Live or cut anchovy is your money bait right now. If conditions stay calm enough, you can troll herring-pattern plugs for halibut in the central and South Bay. For crab and rockfish, hit the deeper reefs with squid or oily baits.

**Hot Spots**

Target Fort Point and Crissy Field at dawn on that incoming tide. The Embarcadero piers are solid too, especially when the current's moving. Outside the Gate, those deeper water reefs are producing limits of rockfish and crab.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning report from the Bay.

**Tides & Light**

We're looking at a solid tidal day today. High tide comes in at 6:06 AM at 5.06 feet, with a low at 11:53 AM around 2.62 feet. We get another high tide at 5:13 PM at 4.31 feet, then a final low at 11:29 PM at 0.74 feet. Sun's up at 7:04 AM and down at 4:51 PM, so you've got decent daylight to work with.

**The Bite Report**

Recent reports show excellent crabbing action around the Bay—anglers are pulling solid limits of Dungeness crab. Rockfish have been cooperating too, with 200-plus counts showing up consistently. The solunar coefficient sits at 48, which is low activity, but don't let that discourage you. Morning and evening transitions around those tide changes are prime windows.

**Tackle & Bait**

For rockfish, bring your sabiki rigs—the Hayabusa models are working great right now with those shiny beads catching fish's attention. For crab, pots baited with squid and mackerel are your best bet. If you're working the rockfish, fresh anchovies and smelt are money this time of year.

**Hot Spots**

Head down to Pier 41 at North Point—consistent action and protected water. The Marina Store's open until 5 PM if you need last-minute gear and bait. Emeryville's been firing too with excellent mixed bag reports.

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