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3/2/2020 Coastside Fishing Conditions
Current fishing conditions up and down the coast range from fair to poor. Overall the wind is ranging from 10-15 mph and the has increased to 6.9-7.5 ft thus cause some potentially difficult conditions to fish in.
- Swell- 6.9-7.5 @ 11seconds
- High 4.9ft @ 3:04 am
- Low 1.1 @ 10:47 an
- High 3.4 5:30 pm
- Low 2.9 @ 9:27 pm
- Tidal Coefficient is low with 40 in morning and 37 in the afternoon.
Forecast for tomorrow calls for similar conditions although the swell is dropping 1-2 feet which could slightly improve the water.
2/27/2020 Surf Perch Report Pacifica
Beautiful fishing conditions along the coast yesterday with little wind and clean water. overall had several good hits and lost an nice perch at the shore break (1 hour of fishing). As expected it was a little frustrating finding soft shells sand crabs this time of year which I feel impacted my hook rate last night. Next trip out I will bring a small kastmaster, prawns, and some grubs to use if I can’t find the soft shells. Lots of fish swarming the crabs but picking the legs off the body.
Up and down the coast the fishing is generally good so go get some perch. Stripers will be hitting on the sand crabs any day now.
2/28/2020 Coast Side Fishing Conditions
Another great day to get out and fish. There has been some sea grass and sea weed moving in along the beaches but not in great enough quantity to shut it down. You may have to move around a little bit depending on where you fish but overall the water is clean. Good structure and clean shore breaks today making for good perch fishing!
- Swell Report- 4-5ft every 12-15 seconds
- Low tide was at 7:32 am
- High tide will be at 1:29pm
- Low tide will be at 7:17pm
All tides are for Pillar Point so adjust your calculation accordingly for the SF Bay.
2/18/20 Oyster Point Halibut Fishing Report
Decided to do an early season scout on the Halibut in SF Bay. Although it would be great to catch Halibut this time of year the main purpose of out trip was to get improve our fishing techniques and work out the kinks on the new boat before the the halibut move in bigger numbers during March and April.
We launched Oyster Point around 8am at the start of the outgoing tide. Trolled crippled herring with a hoochie and flasher. Moved from Oyster Point to candlestick park between the 12 and 25th along the channel. Had one good fish on but popped soon after I got the rod in hand. Conditions were ideal and although we didn’t land a keeper Halibut there are signs of life. Looking forward to next trip around mid march. Saw some good looking marks on the FF. Sturgeon?? Striper?
Coast Side Fishing Conditions 2/25/2020
Current fishing Conditions on the coast are fair. Relatively big surf is making it difficult to fish many beach locations from Pedro Point to Ocean Beach. However, great weather has improved the chances of finding sheltered areas to fish for perch.
Currently the water is clean with little debris and grass to deal with.
Recommendations: If you have the itch to fish try to find some sheltered areas where the swell can be minimized. Use 2oz Pyramid weights to keep your offering from sweeping left or right with the current. fish the High tide which will help with a defined shore break of about every 8 seconds.
High tide is at 11:22 am which will be optimal for good conditions to fish.
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