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Dive into "San Francisco Fishing Report Today" for your daily dose of fishing adventures, tips, and local insights. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, join us each day to stay updated on the latest catches, hotspots, and fishing conditions in the vibrant waters of San Francisco Bay. Tune in and reel in the excitement!For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8GXk

Bay Area Halibut Fire Up: 16-Fish Days, Perfect Tides, and Hot Spot Intel
Today at 7:26 AM

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's early morning out here in San Francisco Bay, and the halibut are firing up strong—yesterday's reports from Fish Sniffer and Nor Cal Fish Reports show boats like Lovely Martha out of SF bagging 16 California halibut on a full day trip, Reel Addiction in Berkeley with 6 more, and Fish Emeryville's Lady K, Playn Hooky, and Scallywag pulling in 20 halibut total, plus striped bass, sturgeon, and even 60 Dungeness crabs. Striped bass are hitting too, with New Huck Finn landing 13 and Argo Sportfishing adding 6.


Spring Bite Heats Up: Stripers and Halibut on the Move This Saturday
Yesterday at 7:26 AM

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your San Francisco Bay fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp Saturday mornin', March 28, 2026, right around 7:25 AM. Sunrise hit at 7:00 AM, sunset's at 7:30 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of daylight to chase the bite.

Tides today per Tides4Fishing: low at 2:36 AM (2.5 ft), high 8:23 AM (5.4 ft), swingin' low again 3:14 PM (-0.4 ft), then high 10:18 PM (5.0 ft). Average coefficient of 61 means decent current—fish the incoming around 8 AM and outgoing afternoon for best action. Solunar's average too, but major periods align with those highs.

Weather's classic Bay Area: pa...


Bay Halibut and Stripers Heating Up This Friday - Emeryville Flats and Outgoing Tides Your Best Bet
Last Friday at 7:25 AM

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the San Francisco Bay. It's Friday morning, March 27th, and the Bay's callin'—let's dive into today's report.

Tides today from Tides4Fishing: low at 1:25 AM (3.0 ft), high at 7:09 AM (5.4 ft)—perfect outgoing start right now—then low 2:21 PM (-0.4 ft), high 9:39 PM (4.8 ft). Fish the outgoing for striper chases. Sunrise 7:09 AM, sunset 7:28 PM, solunar activity average at 61, but major bites around dawn and dusk.

Weather's classic Bay—mid-60s, partly cloudy, light winds from the west per local forecasts, water temp hoverin...


Bay Area Stripers and Halibut Heat Up: Prime Fishing Wednesday with Artificial Lure
Last Wednesday at 7:26 AM

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Wednesday morning, March 25th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day to wet a line in San Francisco Bay. Sunrise hits at 7:04 AM, sunset at 7:27 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of light. Tides today are low-key with a coefficient of 42—low tide around 1:15 PM at -0.3 ft, high earlier at 5:48 AM pushin' 5.6 ft, and evenin' high at 8:53 PM near 4.5 ft per Tides4Fishing charts. Fish the incomin' tide from mid-afternoon for best bites, as solunar activity's rampin' up.

Weather's cl...


Bay Stripers and Halibut Heating Up: Your Monday March 23rd Fishing Guide
Last Monday at 7:26 AM

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things San Francisco Bay fishing. It's Monday morning, March 23rd, and the bay's lookin' prime with high solunar activity at 71—fish are feedin' strong today per Tides4Fishing charts. Sunrise hit at 7:08 AM, sunset's 7:25 PM, givin' us a solid window. Tides are rockin': high activity with a low at about 10:40 AM droppin' to -0.4 ft, then risin'—fish the incoming for best bites.

Weather's classic bay—layer up with fog burnin' off to mid-60s, light winds from the west. Recent action's hot: Fish Emeryville reports from March 22 had Sc...


Bay Area Stripers on Fire: March 22nd Forecast with Hot Spots and Lure Tips
03/22/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's early morning on March 22nd, 2026, and we're lookin' at a solid day on San Francisco Bay. Sunrise hits at 7:09 AM, sunset around 7:24 PM, per Tides4Fishing charts. Tides today? High activity with a coefficient of 87—pretty high. Expect low tide at 7:43 AM around -0.3 ft, high at 1:25 AM (6.0 ft) and 2:30 PM (4.7 ft). Solunar forecast screams high fish activity, so major bites during those peak periods.

Weather's cooperative: NW winds 15-20 knots easing overnight, seas 5-8 ft from NOAA marine forecasts—bund...


Saturday Morning Bay Fishing: Striped Bass and Halibut Heating Up with 98 Solunar Index
03/21/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is your Saturday morning fishing update from the Bay. Let me break down what's happening out on the water right now.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got some excellent tidal action today. Low tide hit at 7:43 AM with a minus 0.3 foot reading—basically a negative tide, which means you're looking at optimal conditions for structure fishing. High tides came in earlier at 1:25 AM at 6.0 feet and we'll see another peak at 2:30 PM hitting 4.7 feet. Sunset's at 7:23 PM, so you've got solid daylight to work with. The solunar ac...


Bay Area Halibut and Stripers Firing: 105 Solunar Rating, Prime Conditions Today
03/20/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your bay area fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the foggy shores of San Francisco Bay on this crisp Friday mornin'. Sun's just peekin' up at 7:12 AM, and she'll dip out at 7:22 PM today, givin' us a solid 12 hours of prime light for chasin' tails.

Tides4fishing charts show a killer solunar rating of 105—very high activity, meanin' fish are feedin' fierce. High tide hits at 12:54 AM with 5.8 feet, low at 6:57 AM near zero, then risin' to 5.1 feet by 1:32 PM, and evenin' low at 6:56 PM with 1.1 feet. Fish the incomin' tides 'r...


Bay Area March Bite: High Solunar, Prime Tides, Sandbass and Stripers Firing Up
03/18/2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for San Francisco Bay angling. It's early morning on this crisp March day, sunrise hit at 7:15 AM per Tides4Fishing charts, and sunset's around 7:20 PM—plenty of daylight to chase the bite. Solunar activity's pegged at 100% very high today, meaning fish are fired up, especially around major feeding windows near high tide.

Tides are prime: midnight high at 5.2 feet, low at 5:34 AM with 1.1 feet, incoming to 11:50 AM high of 5.5 feet, then dropping to 5:48 PM at 0.2 feet. Fish the incoming tide hard—bait schools push in with it. Weather's typical Bay Area...


Bay Stripers Schooling Hot: New Moon Tides and Peak Bite Windows This Monday
03/16/2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for San Francisco Bay fishing. It's early Monday morning, March 16th, and the Bay's lookin' prime with that new moon pullin' strong tides. High tide hit around 1:10 AM at 6 feet, low at 6:40 AM pushin' 2 feet, then high again at 12:44 PM toppin' 7 feet, and evenin' low at 7:24 PM near zero—perfect for stripers chasin' bait in the shallows, per Fishing Reminder charts.

Weather's mild, partly cloudy with light winds, sunrise at 7:20 AM, sunset 'round 7:25 PM. Bite windows peak major from noon to 2 PM and 11:30 PM to 1:30 AM, minors at dawn and du...


Bay Area Sunday Bite: Stripers and Halibut on the Morning Flood Tide
03/15/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Sunday, March 15th, 7:25 AM, and we're lookin' at a solid day on San Francisco Bay. Sunrise hit at 7:20 AM, sunset's 7:18 PM—plenty of light to chase 'em. Tides4fishing.com shows low at 4:12 PM (-0.2 ft), high at 9:26 AM (5.4 ft) and 11:12 PM (4.7 ft). Water's risin' now, about 2.5 hours to that mornin' peak—prime for stripers and flatties movin' in.

Solunar's average at 63, but NOAA and Tideschart peg today as decent with major bite from 9 AM to 11 AM around lunar transit. Weat...


Bay Area Halibut and Stripers Heating Up: March 14th Forecast and Hot Spots
03/14/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Bay Area fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the foggy shores of San Francisco Bay on this crisp March 14th mornin' at 7:25. Winds are light outta the northwest at 5-10 knots, skies partly cloudy with temps hoverin' around 55-62 degrees—perfect for layerin' up with a windbreaker and waterproof boots, per Fish Emeryville's tips.

Sunrise hit at 7:17 AM, sunset's 6:31 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of light. Tides today at South San Francisco show low at 1:18 AM (-0.1 ft), high at 8:37 AM (6.0 ft), then low 1:44 PM (3.2 ft) and high 6:58 PM (6.6 ft...


Bay Area Friday Fishing: High Activity, Surfperch Biting, Perfect Tides for Your Next Catch
03/13/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is your Friday morning fishing update for the Bay Area, and let me tell you—conditions are looking pretty solid out there today.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at a high tide this morning at 9:26 AM hitting 5.4 feet, with a low at 4:12 PM sitting at negative 0.2 feet. That's a nice tidal swing that'll get the baitfish moving. According to the solunar activity forecast, today rates as HIGH for fish activity, so the fish should be actively feeding throughout the day. Sunrise is hitting around 7:20 AM and su...


Bay Action Heating Up: Stripers Boiling, Halibut Limits Tight This March Morning
03/09/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your bay area fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the foggy shores of San Francisco Bay on this crisp March mornin'. Sunrise hit at 7:26 AM, sunset's around 7:13 PM, givin' us a solid 11-plus hours of daylight to chase the bite.

Tides today per Tide-Forecast.com: High at 3:37 AM pushin' 5.41 feet, low at 10:38 AM droppin' to 0.75 feet—perfect for fishin' the incoming around midday. Then high at 6:03 PM at 3.64 feet, low at 9:58 PM at 3.14 feet. Fish the slacks and rises, especially that afternoon flood tide.

Weather's a bit rowdy—National Weat...


Bay Area Spring Bite: Halibut and Stripers Heating Up This Weekend
03/08/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's early morning here on March 8th, 2026, and the San Francisco Bay is calling with that classic crisp bite in the air. Sunrise hit at 7:25 AM, sunset's around 5:08 PM per Tides4Fishing charts, giving us a solid 9+ hours of light to chase 'em.

Tides today from Tides4Fishing at Pier 41: High at 3:44 AM (5.6 ft), low around 9:26 AM (2.1 ft), then afternoon high at 3:04 PM (4.8 ft) dropping to 9:13 PM (0.7 ft). Fish Emeryville reports average solunar activity, so peak bites around dawn and dusk—ti...


Early Spring Halibut and Striper Action Heating Up Across the Bay
03/07/2026

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’ve got a mellow, fishable pattern today. Light morning breeze building to typical afternoon west wind, mid‑50s to low‑60s on the deck, with partly cloudy skies. According to the National Weather Service for the central Bay, expect 5–10 knots early, bumping to 10–20 this afternoon with a bit of chop once that tide starts rolling.

Sunrise slid in right around 6:30 local, with sunset just after 6:05, giving you a solid evening bite window. The tide tables from NOAA for the Golden Gate show a predawn hi...


Friday Bay Action: Halibut and Bass Heating Up with Rising Tides
03/06/2026

# Artificial Lure's San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Bay report, and let me tell you—conditions are shaping up nicely for a solid day on the water.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at moderate tidal activity today. According to Tides4Fishing, San Francisco saw sunrise at 6:44 AM with sunset expected around 6:01 PM, giving us a solid 11+ hours of daylight. The tidal coefficient is climbing through the day, starting around 46 this morning but pushing toward 58 by evening—which means better current flow and increased fish activity as we m...


March Bay Bite: Stripers Heating Up Post-Winter with Prime Tide and Weather Conditions
03/04/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the San Francisco Bay. It's early morning here on March 4th, 2026, and the bay's lookin' prime for some action. Weather's mild today—temps hoverin' around 55-62°F with partly cloudy skies, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, per the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise hit at 6:42 AM, sunset's at 6:10 PM, givin' us a solid 11+ hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides are key this time of year: NOAA reports a low tide at 4:17 AM (-0.2 ft), high at 10:22 AM (5.1 ft), then droppin' to...


Bay Area Fishing Report: Prime Tide Times and Hot Spots for Saturday
02/28/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – February 28th

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Bay Area.

We're looking at a solid day on the water. High tide is hitting around 11:39 AM at South San Francisco with a peak of 3.8 feet, so you'll want to time your run for mid-morning if you're targeting structure. The tidal coefficient shows moderate amplitude today, giving us decent current flow without getting too extreme.

Sunrise was around 6:15 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:11 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight to...


San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Sturgeon Hot, Halibut Limits Ramping Up for March
02/27/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your San Francisco Bay fishin' report for Friday, February 27th. Sun's up at 6:45 AM, sets around 6:00 PM per Tides4Fishing charts. Tides today got low at 12:10 AM already passed, next low 1:45 PM, highs at 6:17 AM and 9:14 PM—fish the outgoing for best action, currents movin' baitfish.

Weather's mild out there, mixed seas 4-6 feet at 15 seconds from NOAA Marine Forecast, light winds, perfect for bay runs but watch the bar. Fish Emeryville reports solid sturgeon action yesterday—Captain Matt Archer's crew on Here We Go hooked and released seve...


Bay Area Fishing Report: Sturgeon Runs and Spring Halibut Action This Week
02/25/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:25 AM with a crisp report from San Francisco Bay.

Tides today per Tides4Fishing charts: High at 5:03 AM hitting 6.0 feet, low at 12:38 PM dropping to -0.2 feet, then evening high at 8:21 PM at 4.2 feet. Solunar activity's low with a coefficient of 40, so fish might be a bit sluggish, but hit the outgoing tide around noon for best bites. Sunrise was at 6:46 AM, sunset at 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'e...


San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Bass Fire Up, Halibut Drifting Strong - February 23rd
02/23/2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Monday, February 23rd. Dawn's breaking at 6:48 AM, sun sets at 5:58 PM, and tides today per Tides4Fishing show a high of 6.0 ft at 3:03 AM, low 0.3 ft at 10:00 AM, incoming to 3.7 ft at 5:12 PM, then 2.8 ft at 9:14 PM—average solunar activity, so fish should feed steady around the moves.

Weather's cooling with that atmospheric river vibe from Maven's Notebook—expect windy conditions, possible rain, and dropping temps around 55-60°F daytime. Bundle up, watch for chop.

Bay action's heating up post-weekend. Delta reports from FishC...


Bay Area Bass and Halibut Heat Up: Sunday's Prime Feeding Window with High Solunar Activity
02/22/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Sunday morning here in San Francisco Bay, tides4fishing.com shows a high incoming tide hitting around 3:34 PM at 4.0 feet after a low of 0.5 feet at 8:51 AM, with solunar activity rated high at 74—prime time for fish to feed as currents rip through the Golden Gate. Sunrise was at 6:50 AM, sunset 5:57 PM, so you've got a solid window before dark. Weather's classic February: cool and overcast with light winds from the west, temps hovering mid-50s—perfect for bundling up and wetting a li...


Bay Area Salmon Surge: Epic Returns Mean Excellent Fishing Ahead This Season
02/21/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – February 21st

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Bay Area.

Let's start with the tides. According to our tide charts, we're looking at a high tide at 1:45 AM and 5:8 feet, with a low tide coming in at 7:52 AM hitting just 0.7 feet. By mid-afternoon, we'll see another high around 2:18 PM at 4.5 feet. These are solid tidal conditions for getting out on the water—we're in a high coefficient period with plenty of water movement to get the fish active.

Sun's already up at 6...


Bay Area Fishing Report: Ideal Tides, Raging Largemouth, and Stripers Settle In
02/20/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey everyone, it's Artificial Lure coming at you with your Friday morning Bay Area fishing breakdown, and let me tell you—conditions are looking pretty solid out there.

**Tides and Timing**

We're sitting right in the sweet spot today. High tide rolls in at 1:18 PM at around 5.0 feet, with a low tide this morning at 7:00 AM at just 1.0 foot. According to Tides4Fishing, we're looking at a solunar coefficient of 94, which is very high—that means the fish are going to be active. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM and sunset's at 5...


San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Tides, Solunar, and Hotspots for Jacksmelt, Perch, and Stripers
02/18/2026

Hey everyone, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Wednesday morning San Francisco Bay fishing report.

Let's start with the tides. We've got high tide coming up at 11:41 AM at just over 5.7 feet—solid action time. Low tide hit this morning around 5:32 AM, and we'll see another low around 5:57 PM. The solunar activity is running at 96, which means "very high." That's exactly what we want to see mid-week.

Weather-wise, sunrise was around 6:55 AM and sunset comes in at 5:53 PM, so you've got a solid eight-hour window to work with if you head out now.


Bay Area Anglers' Report: Stripers, Halibut, and Tidal Patterns for 2/15/2026
02/15/2026

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's February 15th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:24 AM with some prime conditions in San Francisco Bay.

Tides today mirror yesterday's pattern per Tide-Forecast.com: low at around 3 AM, high pushin' 8:54 AM at 6 feet, then droppin' low by afternoon. Fish the incoming around 9-11 AM for best bites—Noah Tides & Currents backs those swings. Sunrise hit at 7 AM...


San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Winter Halibut, Stripers, and Perch Thrive with Tidal Conditions
02/14/2026

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Alright folks, welcome back to the report. Conditions are looking pretty solid out here in the bay this Saturday morning.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 8:50 AM sitting around 5.9 feet, with a low tide this afternoon at 3:54 PM near minus 0.4 feet. The tidal coefficient is holding steady at 61, which means we're in that average range—decent push but not extreme. The curr...


Bay Area Angler's Guide: Halibut, Stripers, and Perch Abound as Winter Fishing Heats Up
02/13/2026

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's February 13th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:25 AM with sunrise already past at 7:01 AM—Tides4Fishing nails it—and sunset droppin' around 5:47 PM. Tides today? Low at 2:19 AM hittin' 3.3 feet, high at 8:02 AM pushin' 5.7 feet, then low 3:19 PM at -0.2 feet, and evenin' high 10:39 PM at 4.5 feet. Solunar activity's low at 48, so fish might be a tad lazy, but...


San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Crisp Conditions, Hungry Bass and Halibut
02/09/2026

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Monday, February 9th. Dawn's breaking at 7:05 AM, sun sets at 5:43 PM, and tides4fishing.com shows a low solunar period today—4:20 AM high at 5.4 feet, 11:46 AM low at 1.0 foot, 7:20 PM high at 3.6 feet, and 10:45 PM low at 3.2 feet. Fish might be sluggish early, but hit the outgoing tide mid-morning for best action.

Weather's crisp and clear, mid-50s with light winds—perfect fo...


Fishing the Bay: Tides, Bites, and Tackle for a Crisp Sunday in San Francisco
02/08/2026

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's a crisp Sunday morning in San Francisco Bay, sunrise hit at 7:06 AM and sunset's around 5:42 PM per Tides4Fishing charts. Weather's looking mild from the National Weather Service—mostly sunny with light winds around 10 mph, highs in the low 60s, perfect for wetting a line.

Tides today are low-key with a coefficient of 47, not the wild swings we saw e...


Bay Area Anglers: Striper, Halibut, and Sturgeon Action on the Rising Tide
02/07/2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for San Francisco Bay angling action. It's February 7th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:25 AM with sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset 'round 5:41 PM, per Tides4Fishing charts. Weather's typical winter Bay Area—cool and foggy in the mornin', highs in the low 60s, light winds from the west, perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water.

Tides today are average with a coefficient of 60: low outgoing at 3:02 AM hittin' 5.5 ft, slack low at 9:31 AM around 1.3 ft, then risin' to 3:40 PM at 3.8 ft, and high at 8:50 PM pushin' 2.1 ft. Fi...


Friday Bay Area Fishing Report: Tides, Catch, and Hot Spots
02/06/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday morning fishing update for the Bay Area.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got some solid tidal action happening today. High tide is hitting at 2:32 PM at 4.4 feet, with a low coming in at 8:12 PM around 1.4 feet. According to the tides forecast, we're sitting at a coefficient of 72, which means we're in that high activity zone—great for getting out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:08 AM and sunset at 5:40 PM, so you've got a solid afternoon window to work with.


Winter Wonderland: Stripers, Halibut, and More Bites on San Francisco Bay
02/04/2026

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's early Wednesday morning, February 4th, 8:25 AM, and we're lookin' at a classic winter day on San Francisco Bay. Weather's mild out there—temps hoverin' around 52°F now, climbin' to 58°F by afternoon, with partly cloudy skies, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 knots, and a slim 10% chance of drizzle accordin' to the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset at 5:22 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of prime light.

Tides are playin' nice today per NOAA charts: low tide hit...


Bay Area Fishing Report: Optimal Tides, Hungry Halibut, and Productive Spots
02/02/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Monday Morning

Hey folks, this is your fishing report for the Bay, and let me tell you, today's shaping up to be interesting. We've got some serious tidal action working in our favor right now.

First, the tides. According to Tide-Forecast, we're looking at a high tide at 12:22 AM this morning at 5.41 feet, then a low tide hitting at 5:11 AM at 2.33 feet. That means we're in that prime window right now where the water's dropping, which gets the fish moving and feeding. This is exactly when you want to be...


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02/01/2026

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San Francisco Bay Fishing Report: Tides, Targets, and Hot Spots for a Successful Day on the Water
01/31/2026

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's a beautiful Saturday morning out here on the Bay, and I've got all the intel you need to make today count.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're sitting pretty with some excellent tidal action today. Sunrise hit at 7:14 AM and we've got until 5:33 PM to work. According to the tide charts, we've got a high tide at 9:30 AM at 6.8 feet, followed by a low at 4:31 PM at -1.3 feet. These are solid swings that'll push baitfish and get the stripers and halibut moving. The solunar activity is running...


Late January Bay Bite: Stripers, Halibut, and Sharks on the Move
01/30/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's a crisp morning out here in San Francisco Bay on this late January day, with sunrise hitting at 7:25 am and sunset around 5:08 pm according to Tides4Fishing charts. Tides4Fishing shows a high tide at 2:51 am reaching 5.4 feet, low at 8:09 am dropping to 2.3 feet, next high at 1:52 pm at 5.3 feet, and evening low at 8:20 pm around even keel—perfect for working the outgoing current mid-morning when fish get active.

Weather's mild for winter, think partly cloudy with temps in the lo...


Bay Area Fishing Report: Stripers, Sturgeon, and Swells - Tides, Lures, and Hotspots for 1/28
01/28/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's a crisp morning out here on January 28th, with sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset around 5:30 PM according to Tides4Fishing charts. Tides today are looking solid: high at 6:31 AM hitting 6.4 feet, low at 1:59 PM dropping to -0.5 feet, then another high around 12 AM at 3.2 feet and evening low at 9:30 PM to 4.4 feet. Average solunar activity means decent fish movement, especially around those peaks.

Weather's got some punch—NWS San Francisco issued a Beach Hazards Statement through January 30th wi...


Bay Area Angling Report - Sculpin, Whitefish, and More in San Francisco Bay
01/26/2026

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Monday, January 26th, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water in San Francisco Bay. Sunrise hits at 7:18 AM, sunset around 5:27 PM, givin' us about 10 hours of light to chase bites.

Tides4fishing charts show high tide at 4:36 AM reachin' 6.0 ft, low at 11:43 AM droppin' to 0.6 ft, then evenin' high at 6:46 PM with 3.6 ft and another low at 10:42 PM at 2.8 ft. Tidal coefficient's average at 53, so currents'll be moderate—perfect for bottom bouncers. Solunar activity's fair, with major bi...