As of January 10, 2025, if you're planning to head out for some fishing in the San Francisco Bay, here's what you need to know:
### Tidal Report The tide is an important factor in San Francisco Bay. Today, the high tide is at around 8:30 AM and the low tide at about 2:30 PM. Fishing often picks up during the changing tides, especially around the Golden Gate Bridge and other areas with strong tidal flows.
### Weather The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 58°F and a low of 48°F. There's a gentle breeze, which should make for comfortable fishing conditions.
### Sunrise and Sunset Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 4:58 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out on the water.
### Fish Activity Yesterday saw some decent activity, particularly for striped bass and rockfish. The striped bass were active near the Golden Gate Bridge Fishing Pier and Paradise Park, while rockfish were caught around Alcatraz Island and the Berkeley Flats.
### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught Several anglers reported catching striped bass, with some landing up to 5-6 fish per person. Rockfish, including species like kelp rockfish and brown rockfish, were also common catches. A few halibut were caught near Alcatraz Island, but the numbers were not as high as hoped.
### Best Lures and Bait For striped bass, using live bait such as anchovies, shad, or shiner perch has been effective. Drift fishing with these baits can attract these feisty fighters. For rockfish, jigs and lures that mimic small fish or squid work well. Halibut have been biting on live bait and soft plastics.
### Hot Spots - **Golden Gate Bridge Fishing Pier**: This spot remains a hotspot for striped bass and rockfish. The strong tidal flows here make it an ideal location. - **Alcatraz Island**: This area is known for its productive fishing, especially for halibut and rockfish. - **Berkeley Flats**: If you're looking for halibut and white seabass, this is a good place to try your luck.
Remember to check the current regulations, especially for species like Dungeness crab, which is open north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line but has specific rules and seasons[1][2].
Good luck out there, and enjoy the beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay
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