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San Francisco Bay Fishing Forecast: Halibut, Stripers and More for October 9, 2024
As of October 9, 2024, the fishing scene in the San Francisco Bay is looking promising, especially with the right conditions.
### Tidal Report, Weather, and Daylight
Today, the high tide is at 9:47 AM with a height of 6.4 feet, and the low tide is at 3:34 PM with a height of 1.3 feet. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it a comfortable day on the water. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:24 PM.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's catches in the San Francisco Bay were quite impressive. Halibut and striped bass were the stars of the show. The Happy Hooker out of Berkeley brought in 6 halibut and 24 striped bass on a full-day trip.
### Best Spots
For halibut, Fort Point Pier is a traditional hotspot, especially if you can get your hands on live bait from Fisherman’s Wharf. Live bait tends to work better than swim baits here. You might also catch some small rockfish under the pier and possibly a few stripers or even salmon.
Another good spot is Pier 7, where the presence of anchovies can attract stripers, halibut, and leopard sharks. The Emeryville area, particularly around the marinas, has also seen decent action for halibut and striped bass.
### Best Lures and Bait
For halibut, live bait such as anchovies or herring is highly recommended. If you're using lures, swim baits can be effective, especially those that mimic the local baitfish. For striped bass, lures like spoons and plugs, or bait such as anchovies or shad, can work well.
### Additional Notes
Jacksmelt and bat rays are also present in the area, with bat rays getting ready to spawn and often seen swimming near the surface in Marina Bay. Remember to check the local regulations, especially for surfperch, which are currently under a seasonal closure in San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay until July 31, though shiner surfperch are exempt.
Overall, it's a good time to get out on the water and take advantage of the active fish populations in the San Francisco Bay.
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