San Francisco Bay Fishing Report Today

Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Dawn's breakin' over the Golden Gate, and it's lookin' prime out there. Weather's cooperatin' today—mostly sunny with highs around 68°F, light winds from the west at 5-10 knots, per the National Weather Service forecast. Perfect for a bay run. Sunrise hit at 6:05 AM, sunset's at 8:15 PM, givin' ya a solid 14 hours of light. Tides are key in the Bay: NOAA charts show low tide at 4:12 AM (-0.8 ft), high at 10:28 AM (5.2 ft), then low again at 5:01 PM (0.1 ft). Fish the incomin' tide hard from now till noon— that's when the striper bite peaks. Fish activity's heatin' up post-spawn. Recent reports from Pier 39 and the Delta outposts say limits of **striped bass** (up to 15 lbs) on live shad and swimbaits, **halibut** floppin' in the flats (20-30 fishers/day boatin' 5-10 keepers), and **leopard sharks** stackin' up near the bridges. Lingcod and rockfish are solid offshore, with party boats from Bodega haulin' 20-fish limits. Dungeness crab's still open, pots fillin' fast. Best lures? Go **Rat-L-Traps** or **Yo-Zuri 3D Minnows** in anchovy patterns for stripers—work 'em slow over mudflats. **Bertram swimbaits** or **grubs on jigheads** nail halibut. Live **mud shrimp** or **ghost shrimp** under a sliding sinker for sharks and perch. Frozen anchovies on a Carolina rig if bait's scarce. Hot spots: Hit the **Potato Patch** shoals inside the Gate for stripers on the flood—troll or drift. Then slide to **Angel Island flats** for flatties; anchor and soak bait. Stay clear of restricted zones, check your licenses. Rig tight, watch the currents, and let's get bit! Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Artificial Lure Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning Bay fishing update. We're looking at a decent day out on the water. High tide's hitting around 10 AM, with a low following at 4 PM. That's prime time for striped bass and leopard sharks in the deeper channels. Water temp's sitting around 54 degrees—still chilly, but the fish are active. Weather-wise, expect mostly cloudy skies with light winds from the northwest, around 8-12 knots. Perfect conditions for getting out there without fighting the elements. Sunrise was just before 6:30 this morning, and you've got until about 8:45 PM tonight. The bite's been solid lately. Local reports show stripers hitting consistently in the 18-24 inch range, with some quality leopard sharks running 4-6 pounds. Perch have been coming through in decent numbers too. Recent catches include some nice sturgeon action deeper in the bay, though those require patience. For lures, I'm throwing live anchovies and shiners—can't beat 'em for stripers. If you're going artificial, try white swim baits or shad-pattern plugs. For leopard sharks, cut mackerel or squid gets the job done. Perch anglers should work small soft plastics or live ghost shrimp. Two spots I'm eyeing: the Dumbarton Bridge pilings—classic striper territory with good current flow during the tide change. Also hit up the Berkeley Pier if you want easier access and consistent perch action. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for daily reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for April 29, 2026, right here in the heart of the action. Tides today got a low at 3:15 AM, high around 9:45 AM, then droppin' to low at 4:20 PM and high at 10:30 PM—perfect for fishin' the incoming around mid-mornin' when bait gets pushed in. Weather's lookin' mild: partly cloudy, highs in the low 60s, light northwest winds 5-10 knots, water temps hoverin' at 58°F. Sunrise at 6:15 AM, sunset 8:00 PM—get out early for that dawn bite. Fish activity's heatin' up with spring striper runs pushin' north along the coast, mixin' into the Bay like we've seen in recent east coast reports from spots like Raritan Bay and Long Island, where 40-50 inch cows are showin'. Locals report steady striped bass up to 35 inches, halibut hittin' 20-30 pounds, plus leopard sharks and Dungeness crab in the shallows. Recent catches: limits of stripers on live shiner minnows near the Golden Gate, halibut on jigs off Alameda, and sturgeon pushin' 100+ pounds in the Delta channels. Best **lures**? Go with **Rat-L-Traps** or **Swimbaits** in chartreuse for stripers chasin' schools near drop-offs. **Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows** or **iron jigs** for halibut bouncin' bottom. Live **mudshrimp** or **ghost shrimp** under a float kills it for perch and sharks; pile worms or anchovies for sturgeon. Hot spots: Hit the **Marin County shoreline** near Point Reyes for stripers on the flood tide, or **the Oakland Bar** off the estuary for halibut—anchor up and soak bait. Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more reports! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Bay Area fishing guru, comin' at ya with the fresh scoop for April 8th, 2026, right here in San Francisco Bay. Dawn broke around 6:30 AM and she'll set about 7:40 PM—perfect for those long light lines. Tides today? Low slack at 3 AM gave way to a risin' incoming pushin' strong through midday, peakin' near 4 feet around noon per FishingReminder charts—prime for stripers chasin' bait in the channels. Weather's holdin' classic spring: clear skies, light NE breeze 5-10 knots easin' to calm, temps climbin' from 52° mornin' chill to 65° afternoon, accordin' to NWS marine forecasts. Fish are wakin' up! Recent reports from local guides like FishingBooker note solid action on **striped bass** up to 10 pounds hammerin' the flats, **halibut** floppin' in 20-30 feet near the Golden Gate, and **leopard sharks** schooled thick around the piers. Limits of **Dungeness crab** too if you're trappin'. Schoolies and keeper stripers dominated last week's tallies, with some fat 28-inchers boated near Alcatraz. Best plays? Hit 'em with **swimbaits** like 3-inch Keitech in pearl or anchovy patterns on 1/4-oz jigheads for stripers—those vibrations pop in the tide. Live **mudshrimp** or **anchovies** under a float for halibuts; pile **sardines** or chicken liver for sharks and rays. Topwater **poppers** at dawn if the glass is mirror. Hot spots? **Point Isabel** for easy shore access and stripers tearin' up the shallows, or drift the **Richmond flats** offshore for halibut ambushes—watch the incoming current. Stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFD. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Let’s get right into it—summer is rolling and the bay is fired up with action!Today’s sunrise was at 5:48 AM and you’ll get to fish all the way ‘til sunset at 8:34 PM, offering a generous window for both the morning and evening bites. Weather-wise, it’s classic June along the coast: highs around 66°F, with the usual morning fog clearing into bluebird sunshine by midday. Winds are mellow out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 mph—nothing that’ll keep you on the dock. The tides are playing along too, with a mid-morning incoming that peaks a little after noon, setting the table nicely for an active bite through late morning and into the afternoon.And let me tell you, the fish are here and hungry. According to NorCal Fish Reports and party boat scores from Sportfishing Report, boats working the central bay out of Berkeley and Emeryville are just stacking the deck—recent catches have been loaded with California halibut and striped bass. Just yesterday, the California Dawn II checked in with limits: 40 halibut (some pushing 29 pounds!), a leopard shark, a dozen rockfish, and 46 striped bass for 23 anglers. Other boats like the New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and New Huck Finn are all reporting similar hauls—double-digit halibut and stripers even for small parties, with quality bass consistently up to 10 pounds.Locals from the Lovely Martha report are echoing the same: “easy limits of big bass again,” with 28 quality striped bass and 16 halibut coming over the rails for just 10 anglers. That’s about as hot as the bite gets in June.For tackle, you can’t go wrong right now with white or chartreuse swimbaits, soft plastics on a leadhead, or live anchovies if you can get ‘em (the halibut in particular are all over ‘chovies and small smelt). Trolling herring or drifting live bait along the flats—from Treasure Island out to the Berkeley Pier—has been money for both species. Don’t forget the classic hair jigs or shallow-running crankbaits for stripers, especially around the rock piles and channel edges.A couple of today’s hot spots: Alcatraz Island’s west side is loaded with feeding stripes, and the flats off Berkeley and Emeryville are stacked with halibut and bass. If the mid-bay gets crowded, push out towards Paradise Cay or work the thoroughfares in Raccoon Strait—those outgoing tide swings can light up in a hurry.Just a reminder: Per current regs, no perch may be kept in the bay right now except shinerperch, so be sure to know your catch. And always check the latest advisories about eating your catch, as “forever chemicals” have been discovered in various bay fish.That wraps it for today’s report! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Let’s get right into it—summer is rolling and the bay is fired up with action! Today’s sunrise was at 5:48 AM and you’ll get to fish all the way ‘til sunset at 8:34 PM, offering a generous window for both the morning and evening bites. Weather-wise, it’s classic June along the coast: highs around 66°F, with the usual morning fog clearing into bluebird sunshine by midday. Winds are mellow out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 mph—nothing that’ll keep you on the dock. The tides are playing along too, with a mid-morning incoming that peaks a little after noon, setting the table nicely for an active bite through late morning and into the afternoon. And let me tell you, the fish are here and hungry. According to NorCal Fish Reports and party boat scores from Sportfishing Report, boats working the central bay out of Berkeley and Emeryville are just stacking the deck—recent catches have been loaded with California halibut and striped bass. Just yesterday, the California Dawn II checked in with limits: 40 halibut (some pushing 29 pounds!), a leopard shark, a dozen rockfish, and 46 striped bass for 23 anglers. Other boats like the New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and New Huck Finn are all reporting similar hauls—double-digit halibut and stripers even for small parties, with quality bass consistently up to 10 pounds. Locals from the Lovely Martha report are echoing the same: “easy limits of big bass again,” with 28 quality striped bass and 16 halibut coming over the rails for just 10 anglers. That’s about as hot as the bite gets in June. For tackle, you can’t go wrong right now with white or chartreuse swimbaits, soft plastics on a leadhead, or live anchovies if you can get ‘em (the halibut in particular are all over ‘chovies and small smelt). Trolling herring or drifting live bait along the flats—from Treasure Island out to the Berkeley Pier—has been money for both species. Don’t forget the classic hair jigs or shallow-running crankbaits for stripers, especially around the rock piles and channel edges. A couple of today’s hot spots: Alcatraz Island’s west side is loaded with feeding stripes, and the flats off Berkeley and Emeryville are stacked with halibut and bass. If the mid-bay gets crowded, push out towards Paradise Cay or work the thoroughfares in Raccoon Strait—those outgoing tide swings can light up in a hurry. Just a reminder: Per current regs, no perch may be kept in the bay right now except shinerperch, so be sure to know your catch. And always check the latest advisories about eating your catch, as “forever chemicals” have been discovered in various bay fish. That wraps it for today’s report! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Let’s get right into it—summer is rolling and the bay is fired up with action! Today’s sunrise was at 5:48 AM and you’ll get to fish all the way ‘til sunset at 8:34 PM, offering a generous window for both the morning and evening bites. Weather-wise, it’s classic June along the coast: highs around 66°F, with the usual morning fog clearing into bluebird sunshine by midday. Winds are mellow out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 mph—nothing that’ll keep you on the dock. The tides are playing along too, with a mid-morning incoming that peaks a little after noon, setting the table nicely for an active bite through late morning and into the afternoon. And let me tell you, the fish are here and hungry. According to NorCal Fish Reports and party boat scores from Sportfishing Report, boats working the central bay out of Berkeley and Emeryville are just stacking the deck—recent catches have been loaded with California halibut and striped bass. Just yesterday, the California Dawn II checked in with limits: 40 halibut (some pushing 29 pounds!), a leopard shark, a dozen rockfish, and 46 striped bass for 23 anglers. Other boats like the New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and New Huck Finn are all reporting similar hauls—double-digit halibut and stripers even for small parties, with quality bass consistently up to 10 pounds. Locals from the Lovely Martha report are echoing the same: “easy limits of big bass again,” with 28 quality striped bass and 16 halibut coming over the rails for just 10 anglers. That’s about as hot as the bite gets in June. For tackle, you can’t go wrong right now with white or chartreuse swimbaits, soft plastics on a leadhead, or live anchovies if you can get ‘em (the halibut in particular are all over ‘chovies and small smelt). Trolling herring or drifting live bait along the flats—from Treasure Island out to the Berkeley Pier—has been money for both species. Don’t forget the classic hair jigs or shallow-running crankbaits for stripers, especially around the rock piles and channel edges. A couple of today’s hot spots: Alcatraz Island’s west side is loaded with feeding stripes, and the flats off Berkeley and Emeryville are stacked with halibut and bass. If the mid-bay gets crowded, push out towards Paradise Cay or work the thoroughfares in Raccoon Strait—those outgoing tide swings can light up in a hurry. Just a reminder: Per current regs, no perch may be kept in the bay right now except shinerperch, so be sure to know your catch. And always check the latest advisories about eating your catch, as “forever chemicals” have been discovered in various bay fish. That wraps it for today’s report! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Let’s get right into it—summer is rolling and the bay is fired up with action! Today’s sunrise was at 5:48 AM and you’ll get to fish all the way ‘til sunset at 8:34 PM, offering a generous window for both the morning and evening bites. Weather-wise, it’s classic June along the coast: highs around 66°F, with the usual morning fog clearing into bluebird sunshine by midday. Winds are mellow out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 mph—nothing that’ll keep you on the dock. The tides are playing along too, with a mid-morning incoming that peaks a little after noon, setting the table nicely for an active bite through late morning and into the afternoon. And let me tell you, the fish are here and hungry. According to NorCal Fish Reports and party boat scores from Sportfishing Report, boats working the central bay out of Berkeley and Emeryville are just stacking the deck—recent catches have been loaded with California halibut and striped bass. Just yesterday, the California Dawn II checked in with limits: 40 halibut (some pushing 29 pounds!), a leopard shark, a dozen rockfish, and 46 striped bass for 23 anglers. Other boats like the New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and New Huck Finn are all reporting similar hauls—double-digit halibut and stripers even for small parties, with quality bass consistently up to 10 pounds. Locals from the Lovely Martha report are echoing the same: “easy limits of big bass again,” with 28 quality striped bass and 16 halibut coming over the rails for just 10 anglers. That’s about as hot as the bite gets in June. For tackle, you can’t go wrong right now with white or chartreuse swimbaits, soft plastics on a leadhead, or live anchovies if you can get ‘em (the halibut in particular are all over ‘chovies and small smelt). Trolling herring or drifting live bait along the flats—from Treasure Island out to the Berkeley Pier—has been money for both species. Don’t forget the classic hair jigs or shallow-running crankbaits for stripers, especially around the rock piles and channel edges. A couple of today’s hot spots: Alcatraz Island’s west side is loaded with feeding stripes, and the flats off Berkeley and Emeryville are stacked with halibut and bass. If the mid-bay gets crowded, push out towards Paradise Cay or work the thoroughfares in Raccoon Strait—those outgoing tide swings can light up in a hurry. Just a reminder: Per current regs, no perch may be kept in the bay right now except shinerperch, so be sure to know your catch. And always check the latest advisories about eating your catch, as “forever chemicals” have been discovered in various bay fish. That wraps it for today’s report! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Let’s get right into it—summer is rolling and the bay is fired up with action! Today’s sunrise was at 5:48 AM and you’ll get to fish all the way ‘til sunset at 8:34 PM, offering a generous window for both the morning and evening bites. Weather-wise, it’s classic June along the coast: highs around 66°F, with the usual morning fog clearing into bluebird sunshine by midday. Winds are mellow out of the southwest at about 10 to 15 mph—nothing that’ll keep you on the dock. The tides are playing along too, with a mid-morning incoming that peaks a little after noon, setting the table nicely for an active bite through late morning and into the afternoon. And let me tell you, the fish are here and hungry. According to NorCal Fish Reports and party boat scores from Sportfishing Report, boats working the central bay out of Berkeley and Emeryville are just stacking the deck—recent catches have been loaded with California halibut and striped bass. Just yesterday, the California Dawn II checked in with limits: 40 halibut (some pushing 29 pounds!), a leopard shark, a dozen rockfish, and 46 striped bass for 23 anglers. Other boats like the New Easy Rider, Amethyst, and New Huck Finn are all reporting similar hauls—double-digit halibut and stripers even for small parties, with quality bass consistently up to 10 pounds. Locals from the Lovely Martha report are echoing the same: “easy limits of big bass again,” with 28 quality striped bass and 16 halibut coming over the rails for just 10 anglers. That’s about as hot as the bite gets in June. For tackle, you can’t go wrong right now with white or chartreuse swimbaits, soft plastics on a leadhead, or live anchovies if you can get ‘em (the halibut in particular are all over ‘chovies and small smelt). Trolling herring or drifting live bait along the flats—from Treasure Island out to the Berkeley Pier—has been money for both species. Don’t forget the classic hair jigs or shallow-running crankbaits for stripers, especially around the rock piles and channel edges. A couple of today’s hot spots: Alcatraz Island’s west side is loaded with feeding stripes, and the flats off Berkeley and Emeryville are stacked with halibut and bass. If the mid-bay gets crowded, push out towards Paradise Cay or work the thoroughfares in Raccoon Strait—those outgoing tide swings can light up in a hurry. Just a reminder: Per current regs, no perch may be kept in the bay right now except shinerperch, so be sure to know your catch. And always check the latest advisories about eating your catch, as “forever chemicals” have been discovered in various bay fish. That wraps it for today’s report! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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].