• Fishing Forecast for San Francisco Bay February 2025 - Perch, Jacksmelt, and More on the Bite

  • Feb 5 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Fishing Forecast for San Francisco Bay February 2025 - Perch, Jacksmelt, and More on the Bite

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around San Francisco Bay. As of today, February 5, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.

    ### Weather and Tides
    The weather is looking relatively calm, with partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze out of the northwest. Water temperatures are still on the cooler side, which is typical for this time of year. For tides, we're in a period of moderate tidal changes, with a high tide expected around 10:30 AM and a low tide around 4:30 PM. These conditions should provide a good mix of water movement and calm periods, ideal for various fishing techniques.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise today is at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 5:14 PM, giving you ample daylight to hit your favorite spots.

    ### Fish Activity
    February is a great time to catch a variety of species in San Francisco Bay. Here’s what’s been biting lately:

    - **Perch**: These are abundant throughout the bay, especially near the entrance. Fort Point Pier and areas around the Golden Gate Bridge are hot spots for perch.
    - **Jacksmelt**: These fish are everywhere, from Fort Mason Piers to Brisbane Fishing Pier and Oyster Point Pier. Expect to catch both large solitary fish and plenty of finger-sized babies.
    - **Striped Bass**: Although many have moved inland into the Delta and Sacramento River, some stripers are still available. Use cut bait like anchovies, grass shrimp, or pile worms, and don’t forget to try artificial lures.
    - **Sanddab**: If it’s a rainy year, sanddab frequently show up in January and February. Fort Point Pier and Fort Baker Pier are your best bets.
    - **Herring**: Keep an eye out for herring, which can appear any day. When they do, piers will be crowded with anglers snagging them or using nets.
    - **Rockfish and Small Species**: Fort Mason Piers and other spots are yielding small rockfish and other smaller species.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For perch and jacksmelt, small hooks with bait like small pieces of anchovy or shrimp work well. For striped bass, use cut bait or artificial lures that mimic baitfish. If you’re after sanddab, try using small jigs or baited hooks near the bottom.

    ### Hot Spots
    Here are a couple of hot spots you should consider:

    - **Fort Point Pier**: This pier is traditionally good for perch, small rockfish, and sometimes sanddab. It’s also a spot where you might luck into a cabezon or lingcod.
    - To get there, take Highway 101 and turn into the parking lot near the toll plaza at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Follow Battery E. Road down the hill to Lincoln Boulevard, then turn and follow the road to the pier.

    - **Fort Mason Piers**: These piers are mostly yielding jacksmelt and small rockfish. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for some consistent action.
    - To get there, take Highway 101 and head east on Doyle Drive until you reach Marina Boulevard. Follow Marina Boulevard to the entrance of the park.

    ### Regulations
    Remember, Dungeness crabs cannot be kept from inside the bay; you need to be outside the Golden Gate to keep them. Rock crabs are okay, though. Also, sturgeon fishing is currently catch-and-release only until new regulations are issued in April.

    So, gear up and get out there With the right bait and a bit of luck, you should have a productive day on the water. Tight lines, everyone
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