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"San Francisco Bay Fishing Forecast: Crab Combos, Stripers, and Halibut Await on December 14, 2024"
For December 14, 2024, in the San Francisco Bay, here’s what you can expect for your fishing trip:
First off, let's talk about the weather and tidal conditions. Today is expected to be somewhat cloudy with a chance of light rain, which is typical for this time of year. The winds are moderate, so saltwater anglers should be prepared. Tides are not extreme, with a high tide around 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM, making it a relatively stable day for fishing.
Sunrise today is at 7:16 AM, and sunset will be at 4:51 PM, giving you about 9 hours and 36 minutes of daylight.
Yesterday's fishing reports from the area were quite promising. Boats out of Emeryville, such as the Salty Lady and the Sea Wolf, had successful crab combo trips. For example, the Sea Wolf had 22 anglers who caught 220 Dungeness crab and 220 rockfish, along with 3 lingcod[5].
In terms of fish activity, this time of year is good for catching striped bass, rockfish, and halibut. The Golden Gate Bridge Fishing Pier and Alcatraz Island are hot spots worth checking out. The Golden Gate Bridge Pier is particularly good for striped bass and rockfish, while Alcatraz Island is known for halibut and rockfish[3].
For lures and bait, live bait such as anchovies or sardines work well for striped bass and halibut. For rockfish, using squid or shrimp can be very effective. If you're looking to use lures, spoons and jigs that mimic the natural baitfish in the area can also yield good results.
Paradise Park near Tiburon is another spot to consider, especially during the striped bass season. The Oakland Estuary is also productive, with a variety of fish species including striped bass, sturgeon, and salmon[3].
Overall, with the right gear and knowledge of the tides and fish behavior, you should have a productive and enjoyable day fishing in the San Francisco Bay.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Published on 1 year ago