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SF Bay Sizzling: Stripers Soar, Halibut Shine in May 2025 Fishing Report
Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 12, 2025, for the San Francisco Bay area.
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now in the Bay! Yesterday's reports show multiple charter boats bringing in impressive catches, with California Dawn II landing 36 stripers, some tipping the scales at up to 20 pounds. The halibut bite is also staying strong with most boats reporting solid numbers.
Looking at today's conditions, we're expecting calm waters with a light westerly breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet. We're currently in a moderate incoming tide that will peak around 11:30 AM, followed by an outgoing tide throughout the afternoon.
For those targeting stripers, the Berkeley Flats and Angel Island areas have been particularly productive over the weekend. Trolling with Savage Gear swimming lures or white and chartreuse bucktails has been working well. If you prefer bait, live anchovy and shiner perch have been getting the most attention from hungry bass.
Halibut anglers should try drifting the Central Bay channels with live bait. The Right Hook brought in 7 halibut yesterday morning in just a half-day trip, so they're definitely feeding. The Paradise area and south of Treasure Island have been consistent hot spots.
For you shore anglers, the Berkeley Pier and Coyote Point have been producing nice stripers on swimbaits and pile worms. Early morning and late afternoon seem to be the magic hours.
A couple hot spots to check out today: The area between Alcatraz and Angel Island has been absolutely lights out for both halibut and stripers. Also, don't overlook the waters near Hunter's Point where some larger stripers have been hanging out.
If you're looking to book a charter, California Dawn II still has 13 spots available for today's Bay potluck trip targeting halibut and stripers. They're requiring all passengers to be checked in by 5:15 AM, so get there early!
Remember to bring a variety of tackle as conditions can change quickly. Pack some swimbaits, bucktails, and don't forget the live bait if you can get it.
That's your report for today, May 12, 2025. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off. I'll catch you tomorrow with another San Francisco Bay fishing update.
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now in the Bay! Yesterday's reports show multiple charter boats bringing in impressive catches, with California Dawn II landing 36 stripers, some tipping the scales at up to 20 pounds. The halibut bite is also staying strong with most boats reporting solid numbers.
Looking at today's conditions, we're expecting calm waters with a light westerly breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet. We're currently in a moderate incoming tide that will peak around 11:30 AM, followed by an outgoing tide throughout the afternoon.
For those targeting stripers, the Berkeley Flats and Angel Island areas have been particularly productive over the weekend. Trolling with Savage Gear swimming lures or white and chartreuse bucktails has been working well. If you prefer bait, live anchovy and shiner perch have been getting the most attention from hungry bass.
Halibut anglers should try drifting the Central Bay channels with live bait. The Right Hook brought in 7 halibut yesterday morning in just a half-day trip, so they're definitely feeding. The Paradise area and south of Treasure Island have been consistent hot spots.
For you shore anglers, the Berkeley Pier and Coyote Point have been producing nice stripers on swimbaits and pile worms. Early morning and late afternoon seem to be the magic hours.
A couple hot spots to check out today: The area between Alcatraz and Angel Island has been absolutely lights out for both halibut and stripers. Also, don't overlook the waters near Hunter's Point where some larger stripers have been hanging out.
If you're looking to book a charter, California Dawn II still has 13 spots available for today's Bay potluck trip targeting halibut and stripers. They're requiring all passengers to be checked in by 5:15 AM, so get there early!
Remember to bring a variety of tackle as conditions can change quickly. Pack some swimbaits, bucktails, and don't forget the live bait if you can get it.
That's your report for today, May 12, 2025. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off. I'll catch you tomorrow with another San Francisco Bay fishing update.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 12, 2025, for the San Francisco Bay area.
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now in the Bay! Yesterday's reports show multiple charter boats bringing in impressive catches, with California Dawn II landing 36 stripers, some tipping the scales at up to 20 pounds. The halibut bite is also staying strong with most boats reporting solid numbers.
Looking at today's conditions, we're expecting calm waters with a light westerly breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet. We're currently in a moderate incoming tide that will peak around 11:30 AM, followed by an outgoing tide throughout the afternoon.
For those targeting stripers, the Berkeley Flats and Angel Island areas have been particularly productive over the weekend. Trolling with Savage Gear swimming lures or white and chartreuse bucktails has been working well. If you prefer bait, live anchovy and shiner perch have been getting the most attention from hungry bass.
Halibut anglers should try drifting the Central Bay channels with live bait. The Right Hook brought in 7 halibut yesterday morning in just a half-day trip, so they're definitely feeding. The Paradise area and south of Treasure Island have been consistent hot spots.
For you shore anglers, the Berkeley Pier and Coyote Point have been producing nice stripers on swimbaits and pile worms. Early morning and late afternoon seem to be the magic hours.
A couple hot spots to check out today: The area between Alcatraz and Angel Island has been absolutely lights out for both halibut and stripers. Also, don't overlook the waters near Hunter's Point where some larger stripers have been hanging out.
If you're looking to book a charter, California Dawn II still has 13 spots available for today's Bay potluck trip targeting halibut and stripers. They're requiring all passengers to be checked in by 5:15 AM, so get there early!
Remember to bring a variety of tackle as conditions can change quickly. Pack some swimbaits, bucktails, and don't forget the live bait if you can get it.
That's your report for today, May 12, 2025. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off. I'll catch you tomorrow with another San Francisco Bay fishing update.
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now in the Bay! Yesterday's reports show multiple charter boats bringing in impressive catches, with California Dawn II landing 36 stripers, some tipping the scales at up to 20 pounds. The halibut bite is also staying strong with most boats reporting solid numbers.
Looking at today's conditions, we're expecting calm waters with a light westerly breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet. We're currently in a moderate incoming tide that will peak around 11:30 AM, followed by an outgoing tide throughout the afternoon.
For those targeting stripers, the Berkeley Flats and Angel Island areas have been particularly productive over the weekend. Trolling with Savage Gear swimming lures or white and chartreuse bucktails has been working well. If you prefer bait, live anchovy and shiner perch have been getting the most attention from hungry bass.
Halibut anglers should try drifting the Central Bay channels with live bait. The Right Hook brought in 7 halibut yesterday morning in just a half-day trip, so they're definitely feeding. The Paradise area and south of Treasure Island have been consistent hot spots.
For you shore anglers, the Berkeley Pier and Coyote Point have been producing nice stripers on swimbaits and pile worms. Early morning and late afternoon seem to be the magic hours.
A couple hot spots to check out today: The area between Alcatraz and Angel Island has been absolutely lights out for both halibut and stripers. Also, don't overlook the waters near Hunter's Point where some larger stripers have been hanging out.
If you're looking to book a charter, California Dawn II still has 13 spots available for today's Bay potluck trip targeting halibut and stripers. They're requiring all passengers to be checked in by 5:15 AM, so get there early!
Remember to bring a variety of tackle as conditions can change quickly. Pack some swimbaits, bucktails, and don't forget the live bait if you can get it.
That's your report for today, May 12, 2025. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off. I'll catch you tomorrow with another San Francisco Bay fishing update.