Monterey Bay - Central California Saltwater
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Anglers Gear Up For April 6 Salmon OpenerWritten By: Dave Hurley, (Moss Landing) Salmon fishing will be open from April 6-30, 2013 from Pigeon Point to U.S.-Mexico Border (Monterey Bay south). The bag limit will 2 salmon per day of any species except coho, according to an announcement from the... read more ›› |
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Fit To Be TideWritten By: Kathie Morgan, “King tide rolls ashore.” My full attention was drawn to that headline above the fold on Page One of our local paper last December. What, I wondered, was a king tide? David and I live by the tides, and always have. When the tide ebbed,... read more ›› |
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Catching The Ultimate Lingcod BaitWritten By: Steve ‘Hippo’ Lau, They are long, skinny, extra shiny, and lingcod (especially BIG lingcod!) love to eat them. I consider them the ultimate lingcod bait. They are commonly referred to as jacksmelt. Jacksmelt of any size are good bait, and the big ones are... read more ›› |
Anglers Gear Up For April 6 Salmon OpenerWritten By: Dave Hurley, (Moss Landing) Salmon fishing will be open from April 6-30, 2013 from Pigeon Point to U.S.-Mexico Border (Monterey Bay south). The bag limit will 2 salmon per day of any species except coho, according to an announcement from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The... read more ›› |
Fit To Be TideWritten By: Kathie Morgan, “King tide rolls ashore.” My full attention was drawn to that headline above the fold on Page One of our local paper last December. What, I wondered, was a king tide? David and I live by the tides, and always have. When the tide ebbed, down the stairs we tumbled with... read more ›› |
Catching The Ultimate Lingcod BaitWritten By: Steve ‘Hippo’ Lau, They are long, skinny, extra shiny, and lingcod (especially BIG lingcod!) love to eat them. I consider them the ultimate lingcod bait. They are commonly referred to as jacksmelt. Jacksmelt of any size are good bait, and the big ones are usually known as "horses.”... read more ›› |
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C & C MarineFull Service Ranger Evinrude Mercury Dealer 7812 Auburn Blvd. |
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Bob’s MarineBob's Marine has been in business as a full sales, service and accessory dealer for 25 years in the same location. We have two full... read more ›› |
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Winkle Family Automotive & Marine...Winkel Family Automotive, formerly Saturn of Reno, is located in Reno, Nevada which also serves the Truckee, Sparks, Carson City,... read more ›› |
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Eagle ClawEagle Claw, the brand that started it all, remains the staple of today’s value conscious fisherman. Eagle Claw hooks are the only... read more ›› |
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KITTLES Outdoor & Sport Co.Kittle's Outdoor was established in 1999 by Scott and Patrick Kittle. It continues to be a family owned operation located in... |
Tips & Tactics for Monterey Bay
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Ahi Assault Diamond Jigs: The Perfect Medicine For Rockfish And LingcodWritten By: Cal Kellogg
Let’s face it, bottom fishing bar jigs aren’t that sophisticated, but what sets a quality jig apart from a so so jig is the quality of... read more ›› |
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Making Crabs Crawl YOUR Way…Written By: Cal Kellogg For Norcal outdoor enthusiasts, the fall has so much to offer that even if the season stretched out for six months, a sportsman would have... read more ›› |
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Going Soft For Bottom FishWritten By: Cal Kellogg Something big was about to happen, but of course I had no idea. The tide and the wind where cooperating and the black water pushing around... read more ›› |
Weather Report for Monterey Bay
Todays date: Thursday May 23, 2013
Thursday's forecast for Monterey, CA
Sunny...breezy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
Friday's forecast for Monterey, CA
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday's forecast for Monterey, CA
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday's forecast for Monterey, CA
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
Monterey Bay Fish Species
- Saltwater Salmon
- Rockfish
- Halibut
- Saltwater Stripers
- Albacore
Whats Biting?
Saltwater Salmon
- Was wondering if anyone has fished the Trinity for Springers yet this season or in the past? Looks like after this weekend the flows should be...
Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:58 GMT - I Love to FISH and had never fished for salmon before. Plan on catching my first salmon this yr. I dont have a boat and dont have friends that have a...
Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07:43 GMT - what part of the river you guys going to hit on the opener date
thinking of verona just for the halibut :trout:
Sun, 19 May 2013 20:04:39 GMT - Is CnR allowed before the opener? Or can't target them at all?
Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:19 GMT - 3 million hatchery salmon released into American River in Sacramento - Environment - The Sacramento Bee...
Sat, 18 May 2013 16:04:03 GMT
Rockfish
- Getting ready for another shark trip..lookin for the shortest boat ride to the bridge are.. thanks
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:48:54 GMT - *Here are the Party Boat Scores for Thursday, May 15:*
*BERKELEY*
New Easy Rider 24 limits of salmon to 31 pounds
Flying Fish had 13 salmon for...
Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:50 GMT - *I caught the world's biggest-ever cod! German angler smashes world record for endangered fish by landing 103lbs-specimen 5lbs heavier than the last*...
Thu, 16 May 2013 03:05:03 GMT - Just checking to see if people are still catching a few males outside the gates. Just read a report that party boats out of Bodega Bay are still...
Wed, 08 May 2013 05:55:32 GMT - Hello folks,
I'm interested about your opion about braid vs. mono for different applications in salt water:
1. I figured it's mono when salmon...
Mon, 06 May 2013 13:59:05 GMT
Halibut
- Getting ready for another shark trip..lookin for the shortest boat ride to the bridge are.. thanks
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:48:54 GMT - *Here are the Party Boat Scores for Thursday, May 15:*
*BERKELEY*
New Easy Rider 24 limits of salmon to 31 pounds
Flying Fish had 13 salmon for...
Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:50 GMT - *I caught the world's biggest-ever cod! German angler smashes world record for endangered fish by landing 103lbs-specimen 5lbs heavier than the last*...
Thu, 16 May 2013 03:05:03 GMT - Just checking to see if people are still catching a few males outside the gates. Just read a report that party boats out of Bodega Bay are still...
Wed, 08 May 2013 05:55:32 GMT - Hello folks,
I'm interested about your opion about braid vs. mono for different applications in salt water:
1. I figured it's mono when salmon...
Mon, 06 May 2013 13:59:05 GMT
Saltwater Stripers
- Anyone been trying to striper at the feather or shad at the shanghai bend?
Thu, 23 May 2013 05:55:27 GMT - I LOVE to FISH and unfortunately dont have a boat nor do i have a close enough friend that has a boat or loves to fish as much as i do. Bank fishing...
Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:20 GMT - Seon and I met at flag city at 0530 and headed to Sandy Beach where we hooked up with Ed, AKA Atavuss. We got the gear squared away and splashed the...
Tue, 21 May 2013 22:53:15 GMT - How hogan picked up yet? Does anybody know? Makein plans for the weekend.
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:19:30 GMT - Just wanted to share this clip headed out to steamboat for a few hours today only laned one striper a healthy 7lber on the troll here is the video ...
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:24:07 GMT
Albacore
- Getting ready for another shark trip..lookin for the shortest boat ride to the bridge are.. thanks
Tue, 21 May 2013 02:48:54 GMT - *Here are the Party Boat Scores for Thursday, May 15:*
*BERKELEY*
New Easy Rider 24 limits of salmon to 31 pounds
Flying Fish had 13 salmon for...
Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:50 GMT - *I caught the world's biggest-ever cod! German angler smashes world record for endangered fish by landing 103lbs-specimen 5lbs heavier than the last*...
Thu, 16 May 2013 03:05:03 GMT - Just checking to see if people are still catching a few males outside the gates. Just read a report that party boats out of Bodega Bay are still...
Wed, 08 May 2013 05:55:32 GMT - Hello folks,
I'm interested about your opion about braid vs. mono for different applications in salt water:
1. I figured it's mono when salmon...
Mon, 06 May 2013 13:59:05 GMT
Water Level for Monterey Bay
Sorry. We don't have any water level information for Monterey Bay. Our information comes from the USGS.
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