San Francisco Bay Fishing Report Today

This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’ve got a classic winter pattern in the Bay this morning. According to tides4fishing and Tide-Forecast, we’re on a **moderate tide**: a pre‑dawn high around 2:45–2:50 a.m., dropping toward a mid‑morning low near 9:30 a.m., then building into an evening high. That gives you a decent **outgoing push at first light** and a softer afternoon flood. Tides4fishing lists sunrise at about **7:25 a.m.** and sunset around **5:10 p.m.**, so your prime windows are first light through mid‑morning drop, and then that late‑af...

This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re coming off a big king tide cycle and a run of wet storms, so the bay’s got some color and plenty of moving water. ABC7 and NOAA both note an exceptionally wet pattern lately, with high reservoirs and recent record king tides pushing extra debris and turbidity around the estuary. That off‑green water is actually good for stripers and halibut if you hit the current breaks.

According to Tides4Fishing, the bay today sees a pre‑dawn high, a mid‑morning low, then...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Wednesday morning in San Francisco Bay, tides4fishing.com shows a high solunar activity today with peaks around now—low at 2:51 AM 5.4 ft, high 8:09 AM 2.3 ft incoming, then big high 1:52 PM 5.3 ft, and evening low 8:20 PM flat zero. Sunrise hit at 7:25 AM, sunset 5:07 PM, so prime light from dawn to dusk. Weather's cooling post-storms—expect partly cloudy skies, temps in the low 50s, light winds off the Pacific from recent fronts per watchers.news reports, but watch for choppy bayside after king tides. Duration: 00:02:09

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - January 5th

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

Let's talk tides first. According to NOAA Tide Predictions, we're looking at a high tide coming in at 12:08 PM at 6.5 feet, with the next low tide hitting around 6:58 PM at -1.2 feet. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM and sunset comes in at 5:06 PM, so you've got solid daylight for an afternoon session if you can get out there.

The solunar activity is showing high numbers today—we're at an 89 coefficient, which me...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the San Francisco Bay. It's early Sunday morning, January 4th, 2026, and the Bay's got that post-storm vibe after those wild New Year's rains. Tides4Fishing charts show sunrise at 7:25 a.m., sunset 5:05 p.m., with very high solunar activity at 92—prime fishing window. Today's tides: low at 5:14 a.m. (2.9 ft), high 11:18 a.m. (6.9 ft), low 6:14 p.m. (-1.5 ft), and overnight high 12:48 a.m. (5.2 ft). But heads up—Sausalito alerts and CBS News report king tides, strong winds, rain, thunderstorms, and coastal flooding through today, with Saus...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's early morning on this crisp Saturday, and San Francisco Bay is waking up under a coastal flood warning from CBS News with king tides pushing water over 2 feet above normal. Tides4Fishing charts show today's action kicking off with a high at 12:04 am at 5.1 feet, low at 4:19 am 3.1 feet, big high at 10:26 am 7.1 feet, and evening low at 5:29 pm -1.7 feet—very high solunar activity at 91, so fish are feeding hard around those peaks. Sunrise at 7:25 am, sunset 5:04 pm, with stormy winds and ra...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026, and the San Francisco Bay is kickin' with some wild conditions after those New Year's storms rolled through. Tides4fishing charts show a high incoming today: low at 1:54 AM around 2.1 feet, peak high at 8:24 AM hitting 6.7 feet, then dropping to -0.8 feet by 3:15 PM, and evening high at 10:15 PM near 4.7 feet. Coefficient's 86—high activity, so fish are movin' with the flood tides. Sunrise was at 7:07 AM, sunset around 4:50 PM, givin' us a solid 9.5-hour window. Weather's stormy per AB...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in the Bay Area. It's New Year's Eve morning, December 31st, and we're lookin' at a solid day on San Francisco Bay. Sunrise hits at 7:25 AM, sunset around 5:01 PM, givin' us about 9.5 hours of light to chase bites.

Tides4fishing.com charts show a high tidal coefficient of 72 today—pretty active currents. Expect low tide at 1:24 AM (2.9 ft), high at 7:51 AM (6.9 ft), low at 3:04 PM (-1.0 ft), and high again at 10:26 PM (4.6 ft). Fish the incoming around dawn and the outgoing afternoon for best action, as...

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

We’re on a solid winter swing in the Bay. Cool mornings, light northerly breeze, and mostly clear skies with a passing high cloud deck. Local forecasts around the City have air temps running mid‑40s at first light, climbing into the high‑50s to low‑60s by afternoon, with only a light chop on the Central Bay and leeward shorelines.

According to Tides4Fishing for San Francisco, we’ve got a classic winter big‑water cycle: a **morning high around 6+ feet just after sunrise, dropp...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for San Francisco Bay angling. It's a crisp winter morning in the Bay, sunrise at 7:24 AM and sunset at 4:58 PM per Tide-Forecast.com, so get out early before those short days fade. Weather's calling for partly cloudy skies, light winds around 5-10 knots from the northwest, and temps hovering in the mid-50s—perfect for bundling up and wetting a line.

Tides today from tides4fishing.com and Tide-Forecast.com: high at 5:40 AM reaching 5.86 feet, low at 12:20 PM down to 1.22 feet, high again at 6:33 PM at 3.78 feet, and overnight low at...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's a crisp winter morning in San Francisco Bay, sun's up around 7:24 AM and sets at 4:58 PM today, perfect for those short days with hot bites if you time it right.

Tides4Fishing charts show a solid average solunar activity with coefficient 56—low incoming at 4:56 AM hitting 5.4 ft high, dropping to 2.0 ft at 11:07 AM, then rising to 3.9 ft by 4:47 PM and 1.3 ft at 10:29 PM. Fish the moving water around the incoming tide for best action, especially 10 AM to 2 PM when solunar's peaking. Duration: 00:02:25

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Bay Area fishing guru, comin' at ya from the foggy shores of San Francisco Bay on this crisp December 26th mornin'. Sun's poppin' up at 7:23 AM and settin' early at 4:58 PM, givin' us a short window 'fore the chill hits—Tides4Fishing says we're risin' to a high of 5.1 ft around 4:18 AM already passed, droppin' to 2.6 ft low at 9:53 AM, then climbin' back to 4.4 ft high at 3:21 PM and 0.7 ft low at 9:40 PM. Average tidal coefficient of 58 means decent current, but watch the outgoing for best bites.

Weather's mild out there—Sout...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. Merry Christmas Eve from the foggy shores of San Francisco Bay—it's December 24th, 8:26 AM, and we're lookin' at a classic winter bite despite that storm warning hangin' over us from the National Weather Service till 3 AM. Winds kickin' up, so bundle up and watch those swells.

Sunrise hits at 7:23 AM, sunset 4:56 PM per Tides4Fishing, givin' us a solid 9.5 hours of light. Tides today: high at 2:27 AM reachin' 6.56 feet, low at 7:20 AM at 4.82 feet, then high again 1:22 PM around 5.3 feet, an...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Bay Area.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide at 1:08 AM this morning at 6.4 feet, and a low tide coming in at 5:39 AM at 4.86 feet. The tidal coefficient is sitting at 70, which means we're in that high activity zone—excellent conditions for moving fish and strong currents that'll push baitfish around.

Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, so you're already missing that prime morning bite if you're just waking up. Sunset comes early at 4:55 PM...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's a crisp winter morning in San Francisco Bay, with sunrise at 7:21 AM and sunset at 4:55 PM today. Tides are pumping with a high coefficient of 71—low at 1:22 AM hitting 4.6 ft, high at 5:27 AM cresting 3.5 ft, then dropping low to 11:20 AM at 6.0 ft and evening low around 6:23 PM at -0.7 ft. Those strong currents from tides4fishing charts mean fish are active, especially around slack turns.

Weather's calling for partly cloudy skies, light winds out of the northwest at 5-10 knots, temps in...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's December 20th, 2025, and we're lookin' at a prime fishin' day in San Francisco Bay—solunar theory from Tides4Fishing says fish activity is very high, one of the best setups we've had.

Sunrise hit at 7:19 a.m., sunset's 4:53 p.m., givin' us 9 hours 33 minutes of light. Tides are solid with average coefficients rampin' from 63 to 67: low at 4:50 a.m. (3.5 ft), high at 10:42 a.m. (6.1 ft), low at 5:48 p.m. (-0.7 ft), and high overnight at 12:47 a.m. (4.6 ft). Fish the incoming hi...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. It's Friday morning in San Francisco Bay, skies partly cloudy with temps in the low 50s, light winds from the northwest—perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise hit at 7:20 AM, sunset around 4:54 PM, so get out early.

Tides today per Tides4Fishing and Tide-Forecast: high at midnight 4.6 ft, low 4:12 AM 3.5 ft, high 10:06 AM 6.1 ft, low 5:15 PM -0.6 ft. Average solunar activity means solid feeding windows around 10 AM-noon and evening. Fish the moving water—currents will stir 'em up.
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling in the Bay Area. We're talkin' December 17, 2025, right here in San Francisco Bay—sunrise hit at 7:19 AM PST, sunset's 4:52 PM, givin' us about 9.5 hours of daylight. Tides today from Tide-Forecast.com: low at 2:55 AM (3.06 ft), high at 9:02 AM (6.04 ft), low at 4:09 PM (-0.41 ft), and high at 11:34 PM (4.44 ft). Fish the incoming tide around that morning high and afternoon slack for best bites—currents are average at coefficient 63.

Weather's typical winter mild, but bundle up with those short days and potential chill off the water. Fish...

This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’ve got a classic winter bay morning: cool mid‑40s at first light, light north to northeast breeze around 5–10 knots, and patchy fog giving way to high clouds by late morning. Local forecasts are calling for a dry, calm day with afternoon highs in the upper 50s and only a light afternoon breeze – very fishable conditions.

Tide‑wise, it’s a decent moving‑water day. Tide-Forecast shows a pre‑dawn low around 1:20–1:40 a.m. at about 2.4 feet, then a strong morning flood topping out near 7:50–8:00 a.m...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re sliding into a classic winter Bay pattern: cool mornings, light winds, and softer tides. Tides4Fishing shows an average tide cycle today with an early morning high around 7:20 a.m. and an afternoon low just after 2 p.m., so you’ve got good moving water on the morning flood and the early afternoon ebb. General Blue and Timeanddate list sunrise at 7:17 a.m. and sunset about 4:51 p.m., giving you a tight winter window but solid low‑light bites at both ends.

MarineWeather.net and th...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’ve got a cool, classic winter pattern this morning: light north–northwest breeze, patchy low clouds early, then clearing with a high in the mid‑50s according to the National Weather Service. Winds should bump up mid‑day, so the slick water window is early and late.

Tides are on a smaller swing today. Tides4Fishing shows a pre‑dawn high just under 6 feet around 6:45 a.m., dropping to about 1.3 feet early afternoon near 1:20 p.m., then a modest evening high around 3.8 feet after...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in and around San Francisco Bay. It's early morning here on December 12th, and the Bay's lookin' prime with high tide at 6:09 AM hittin' 5.54 feet, droppin' to a low of 1.86 feet around 12:21 PM, then risin' back to about 4 feet by evenin'—perfect for workin' the outgoing current. Sunrise kicked off at 7:16 AM, sunset's at 4:51 PM, givin' us a solid daylight window. Weather's calm today, winds light under 10 knots, seas 2 feet or less per the National Weather Service marine forecast—dress in layers, fog's always lurkin'.

Fish...

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

We’ve got a classic winter pattern settling over the Bay: cool, clear breaks between fronts, light morning breeze and afternoon northwest wind. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast, winds on the bay are running around 5 knots with 2‑foot or smaller chop, very fishable and friendly for the smaller boats. Skies are partly cloudy, temps pushing through the 50s, so bring layers and a good windbreaker.

Tides are doing a nice little dance for us today. Tide-Forecast’s San Francisco station shows a...

Morning’s light is just starting to stretch over the Bay, and the tide’s already on the move. Out here in San Francisco, the sun came up around 7:13 a.m., and it’ll set early again tonight, about 4:50 p.m., so we’re working with short days and long shadows. The tide this morning at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach is running low around 7:23 a.m. at about 3.1 feet, then it’ll build to a solid high around 1:15 p.m. at 6.2 feet, before dropping again into a negative low near -0.1 feet by 8:16 p.m. That kind of push and pull is...

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

We’re on a **strong tide cycle** this morning. Tides4Fishing for North Point/Pier 41 shows an early **high around 2:12 a.m. near 5 ft**, rolling into a **mid‑morning high near 12:30 p.m. around 7 ft**, with a solid outgoing push late afternoon. That kind of swing usually fires up the bite on the edges and around structure.

According to Tides4Fishing, **sunrise is about 7:12 a.m. and sunset about 4:50 p.m.** Plan to be set up for the first light push and the aftern...

This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re sitting on big winter tides right now. Tides4Fishing shows a pre-dawn high just after midnight around 5 feet, dropping to a strong negative low late this afternoon, with the next big flood peaking late morning. That moving water window from mid‑morning through early afternoon is your prime bite. Sunrise is right around 7:10 and sunset just before 4:55, so you’ve got a short light day to work with.

Weather-wise, CBS Bay Area’s First Alert forecast is calling for dry, stable conditions with light no...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We’re riding a serious king tide cycle in the Bay today, with big morning highs and deep afternoon lows, which means strong currents and plenty of water movement in all the usual striper and halibut lanes. Figure a pre‑dawn high pushing up into the 7‑foot range, then draining hard into a minus tide late afternoon, so plan to work the last of the incoming and first of the outgoing if you want cleaner drifts and less grass on the line. Sunrise is right around 7:10 and it’s gettin...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning report for San Francisco Bay.

Let's talk conditions. We've got north winds at 5 to 10 knots with seas running 3 to 4 feet out on the bay. Not bad at all for getting out there. Tides are working in our favor today – we've got a high tide at 3:53 PM at 2.62 feet, and that's prime time for stripers and rockfish to move through the channels. The low this morning hit around 10:09 AM, so if you're heading out now, you're catching that transition.
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# Wednesday's SF Bay Fishing Report - December 3rd

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning report for San Francisco Bay.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at some excellent tidal action today. High tide hits at 9:04 AM and 11:16 PM, with low tides at 2:43 AM and 4:02 PM. Water levels are swinging nicely with highs reaching 7.0 feet—solid tidal coefficient of 93, which means good movement and better feeding windows. Sunrise was 7:08 AM, sunset's at 4:50 PM, so you've got a short window before dark.

**The Bite**

Yesterday's dock reports from the Lovely Ma...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Tuesday morning fishing report for the San Francisco Bay area.

We're looking at excellent conditions out there today, folks. Sunrise came in at 7:07 this morning with sunset hitting around 4:50 pm, so we've got limited daylight—make those hours count.

**Tides and Water Conditions**

Here's where it gets interesting. We're in the middle of what they're calling King Tides this week, and today's shaping up to be a big one. Your next high tide is co...

# Artificial Lure's San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Monday, December 1st

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

We've got some decent tidal action happening today. High tide's coming in at 8 AM around 5.3 feet, followed by a low at 3:02 PM sitting at 1.6 feet. That afternoon low should give us some nice current push through the channels—always good for stripers and halibut action.

**Weather and Light**

Sun's up at around 7:16 AM this morning and sets early at 4:51 PM, so you've got a solid wi...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – Sunday, November 30th, 2025

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Bay report. We're looking at solid conditions today with a high tide at 7:15 AM hitting 5.83 feet, followed by a low at 12:36 AM around 1.15 feet. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM and sunset comes in early at 4:51 PM, so you've got a tight window to work with.

Weather-wise, we've got mild conditions with clear skies and minimal wind—perfect fall fishing. Just heads up if you're hitting the beaches; the National Weather Service is warning about sneaker waves and rip currents thro...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report – Saturday, November 29, 2025

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

**Tides and Timing**

We've got a high tide at 6:41 AM this morning hitting 5.42 feet, then dropping to a low around 12:51 PM at 1.81 feet. The sun's coming up at 7:05 AM and setting at 4:51 PM, so you've got a tight window for morning action. That early high tide is prime time for striped bass around the Golden Gate and Crissy Field—hit those dawn hours before the tide swings.

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# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning report from the Bay.

**Tides & Light**

We're looking at a solid tidal day today. High tide comes in at 6:06 AM at 5.06 feet, with a low at 11:53 AM around 2.62 feet. We get another high tide at 5:13 PM at 4.31 feet, then a final low at 11:29 PM at 0.74 feet. Sun's up at 7:04 AM and down at 4:51 PM, so you've got decent daylight to work with.

**The Bite Report**

Recent reports show excellent crabbing action around...

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report - Thursday, November 27th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for the Bay Area. Let's dive into what's happening on the water today.

**Tides & Conditions**

We're looking at a high tide at 5:30 AM this morning hitting 4.77 feet, with the next low tide coming around 10:43 AM at 3.22 feet. Sunrise was at 7:03 AM and we'll see sunset at 4:51 PM, so you've got a short day out there. The tidal coefficient is sitting at a low 44, which means we're in a neap tide cycle—expect minimal tidal mo...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 26th San Francisco Bay fishing report. Out on the Bay this morning, we're looking at a mild autumn start: temps hovering in the mid-50s, light westerly breezes, and skies trending mostly clear. Heads up: a Spare the Air Alert is in effect all day, so folks with respiratory sensitivities might want to take it easy according to local air advisories.

Sunrise hit at 7:02 a.m. this morning and sunset will slip below the horizon at 4:52 p.m., so we've got a tight window for prime fishing—make the most of th...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Clear your lines and grab your coffee, because these are the conditions and catches straight from the docks, tide logs, and today’s local anglers.

The tides are running average this morning: we saw a high tide at 4:05 AM at about 4.43 feet, dropping to a low at 8:06 AM at 3.69 feet. There’s a bigger high rolling in at 1:46 PM peaking at 5.21 feet, and it’ll bottom out just after sunset at 8:55 PM, basically flat at -0.11 feet, according to Tide-Forecast. Sun rose at 7:01 AM, and sunset...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025.

Out on the water today, we’re seeing a classic late-fall setup—cool, foggy mornings giving way to brisk northwest winds in the afternoon, so the early bite before conditions get breezy remains your best chance. Water temperatures are holding in the mid-50s, ideal for resident bay species. Sunrise hit at 7:00 AM this morning with sunset coming early at 4:52 PM, so daylight is precious—time those tides for best results.

Tidewise, today’s schedule from Tides4Fishing puts your first hi...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Let’s start with today’s **conditions**: morning lows in the mid 50s, lingering patchy fog along the coast and Bay, and afternoon NW winds expected to build slightly as the day wears on. Water temperatures around the Bay are right in the mid-50s—a sweet spot for fall fishing. Sunrise was at 6:57am and sunset will be at 4:54pm.

On the **tidal front**, we’re sitting pretty with a high tide rolling in at 12:56am around 4.6 ft, and the morning low easing i...

Artificial Lure here with your November 20, 2025 San Francisco Bay fishing report—let’s dive in!

Sunrise hit at 6:56 a.m. and we’ll lose light quick, with sunset coming at 4:54 p.m. Early birds got a jump on those prime tide swings. Tides were lively today: high at around 12:12 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. with 6 feet reported on the morning flood. Afterward, expect a nice outgoing: low tide near 4:30 a.m. and the big drop again at 5:29 p.m. down close to -0.4 feet, keeping that water moving and the predatory fish active according to Tides4Fishin...

Morning, San Francisco. This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing guide, and I’m here to break down the bite for today, November 19th, 2025. The sun came up at 6:54 AM and will set at 4:55 PM, giving us a short but solid window to get out there. Tides are running strong—first low tide at 3:59 AM, high at 10:06 AM, then another low at 4:59 PM. The tidal coefficient is still high, meaning currents are moving and fish are on the move.

Weather’s been mild, but keep an eye on the wind and surf forecast—conditions can shift fast on the Bay...

Artificial Lure here serving up your Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 fishing report for San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters—let’s get right into what’s biting, what’s working, and what conditions you can expect today.

We’re looking at *classic fall bay weather*: pockets of clouds moving in, a fresh westerly breeze, and chilly morning lows in the 40s before warming up to the upper 50s this afternoon, according to the latest from the National Weather Service. There’s a chance for light rain returning late, so pack your rain gear but don’t let it stop you from...

This is Artificial Lure with your Bay Area fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025, focused on in and around San Francisco Bay.

Today’s weather has crisp fall temps, with a high near 58 degrees, clouds rolling in and a steady south wind around 15 knots. Rain is looking likely by afternoon and into evening. Swells are modest, west at 3 feet every 11 seconds, so offshore runs are doable but keep an eye out if squalls push through. For sunrise and sunset, set those alarms: first light hit at 6:52 am, with sunset coming early at 4:56 pm according to Tides.net and Tides4Fi...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, November 16, 2025, fishing report for San Francisco Bay and the nearby shoreline. The **sun came up at 6:51 AM** this morning, and expect it to dip behind the Marin hills at **4:57 PM**—that’s a short window, so plan your casts wisely.

**Tide info for today:**
We rolled in with a modest **2.1 ft low at 2:06 AM**, swung into a hefty **5.8 ft high at 8:45 AM**, followed by a gentle **0.5 ft low at 3:14 PM** and wrapping up with a **4.4 ft high at 9:43 PM**, based on data from Tides4Fishing. Solunar activity is marked “average,” so the bite...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 15, 2025 San Francisco Bay fishing report.

We kicked off with **sunrise at 6:50 AM** and expect a colorful sunset at 4:57 PM. The morning started chilly and overcast, with light winds from the west pushing some patchy fog across the bridges. Mild weather’s holding through midday, peaking in the low 60s, perfect for layered gear and comfortable hours at the rail.

**Tides today:** We’re coming off a 1.1 ft low right around 1:25 AM, with the morning high rolling in strong at 8:16 AM—peaking nearly 5.7 ft. Midday slack and an afternoon outgoing make f...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 14 fishing report for San Francisco Bay and the surrounding coast. The fall bite keeps rolling with solid action and prospects for a mixed bag, if you’re picking your times right and matching your baits to the bite.

Sunrise hit at 6:49 a.m., with sunset set for 4:58 p.m. The weather this morning opened cool and foggy in some spots, light west winds building to around 10 knots through midday, while skies are set to clear a bit as the day goes on. Highs will barely crack 60 degrees, so layer up—especially if y...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s San Francisco Bay fishing report, Thursday November 13, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:48 a.m., with sunset due at 4:59 p.m. We’re entering the tail end of a cool, gray spell—mostly cloudy overhead, with a daytime high pushing to the upper 60s and a light southwest breeze around 10 knots. Expect swell around 4–6 feet and a slight chance of scattered showers late in the day, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.

As for the water, we’ve got a **high tide at 7:06 a.m. at 5.37...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 11, 2025, fishing report for San Francisco Bay and the surrounding area. Sunrise hit at 6:46 am and you can expect sunset right around 5:01 pm, giving us good daylight for most of your target windows. Early fog burned off quickly, and by mid-morning, we’re looking at **partly cloudy skies, light northwest wind at 5–10 knots, and temps starting in the low 50s, climbing to mid-60s by the afternoon**. The barometer’s steady and the current marine layer is thin, making for comfortable conditions out on the water.

Today’s **tide cycle is textbook fall tra...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Monday, November 10, 2025. Gearing up before first light, let’s break down what’s happening out on the water in our beloved Bay and where you’ll want to toss your line today.

Sunrise hit at 6:45 am this morning, and sunset’s coming up at 5:01 pm, so you’ve got a solid window for that after-work salt fix. The morning saw a high tide at 4:23 am at just about 4.8 feet, dropping down to a low at 8:48 am (3.3 feet), and then back up with another significant high at 2:33 pm (5.8 feet). That means so...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025. The sun rose at 6:44 AM this morning, and anglers hit the water under partly cloudy skies and crisp, fall air. It looks like another classic autumn day out here on the Bay, with a sunset coming early at 5:02 PM. Plan accordingly for those after-work bites.

Tides are running strong today. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we had a predawn high tide at 3:18 AM at 4.8 feet, dropping to a low at 7:32 AM around 3.26 feet. Look for the next big push—a high of 6.27 feet right ar...

Artificial Lure here—good morning anglers. Here’s your Saturday, November 8, 2025 fishing report for San Francisco Bay and nearby saltwater.

Sunrise hit at 6:43 a.m. and we’ll lose light just after 5:03 p.m. Today’s tides bring a strong swing: expect a morning high at 2:13 a.m. (4.85 ft), low at 6:29 a.m. (3.04 ft), the biggest high at 12:35 p.m. (6.66 ft), and the evening ebb pushing out at 7:40 p.m. (-1.35 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. That morning outgoing tide should set up solid striper and halibut action at creek mouths and around the flats.

Weatherwise, it’s sta...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday fishing report for November 7th, 2025, bringing you the latest from in and around San Francisco Bay.

Today’s off to a brisk fall start—sunrise came at 6:41 AM, and sunset will hit at 5:04 PM. Tides are running big: Tides4Fishing notes that the tidal coefficient is peaking high at 102 early, dropping to 98 by midday, meaning there’s plenty of water moving and those currents will be strong. If you’re after halibut or stripers, time your casts around the moving water, especially the outgoing tide late morning; you’ll find fish cruising those edge...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 6th San Francisco Bay fishing report, straight from the docks and local chatter. Let's break down the details and what’s biting for folks gearing up to hit the water today.

First off, looking at the tides—according to Tide-Forecast, we’ve got a high tide coming in early, followed by a midday low and a decent push into the afternoon. Expect strong tidal swings, with a tidal coefficient over 100 today, meaning currents will be ripping and that always spices up the bite. Plan your moves for those peak water movements: early...

This is your November 5th San Francisco Bay fishing report from Artificial Lure, covering action from the piers to the Pacific Gate. It’s a cool, foggy Bay Area morning, with patchy mist lingering through sunrise at 6:40 AM. Winds are set to build from the northwest this afternoon, so get your lines in early if you want calm water and the best bite. With sunset at 5:06 PM, the top windows are dawn and dusk, especially alongside today’s strong tidal swings—high amplitude means the currents will churn up bait and boost predator action, perfect for local anglers of all stripe...

Artificial Lure here with the November 4, 2025 fishing report for San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters.

First light hit at 6:38 a.m. while sunset comes early at 5:07 p.m. Today we get just over 10 hours of sunlight. Tides are running strong: the tidal coefficient is exceptionally high, peaking at 104 by evening, promising big water swings and lively currents—so expect movement in the fish and the bait[San Francisco Tides4Fishing]. If you’re targeting structure, fish those current edges; it’s a textbook combo day for crab and rockfish.

Weather at dawn was calm and mild—mid-50s...

Artificial Lure here with your Monday, November 3rd, 2025, San Francisco Bay fishing report. We’re rolling into the week with the Dungeness crab opener in full swing and the fall rockfish bite still going strong across the central Bay and outer coast.

Sunrise came in at 6:37 a.m. with sunset expected at 5:07 p.m. Following a bright and crisp morning, the weather is staying classic autumn—cool, with light winds and patchy clouds, a perfect combo for both boat and pier action. The National Weather Service has flagged some higher-than-usual tides bringing minor flooding in the low-lying spots, so k...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, November 2, 2025. The sun rose at 6:36 AM, and will set at 5:09 PM tonight, so you’ve got prime daylight to hit the water. The weather’s typical Bay fall—low 50s at dawn, mid 60s by midday, with patchy morning fog burning off fast and light winds forecasted by the National Weather Service: expect a mild breeze from the west at 5-10 knots, leaving bay waters pretty calm for small craft and kayaks.

Tides are shaping up for solid action. The first low tide was at 1:58 AM, giving...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The Bay is buzzing this morning, and so are the anglers—let’s get you dialed in for a productive day on the water.

**Tides & Weather:**
We’ve got a classic fall tidal swing today. Low tide rolled through just after 2:30 a.m. at 0.56 feet, and we’re building toward a big high tide about 9:00 a.m., peaking around 5.4 feet. Another high tide will hit roughly 8:20 p.m. Tonight’s moonrise is at 7:54 p.m., and we had sunrise at 6:42 a.m., with sunset com...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Friday, October 31, 2025. Today’s sunrise came at 7:34AM with sunset at 6:11PM. The air’s brisk, mid-50s at first light, climbing to low-60s midday—it’s classic bay fall: light morning fog giving way to bright skies and a soft southerly breeze keeping the water glassy. According to NOAA and the National Weather Service, expect calm conditions with winds around 5-10 knots this morning, rising slightly by evening, and small, steady swells—ideal for getting on the water.

Tides are classic fall swing. We’re starting off...

Artificial Lure here with the Thursday, October 30th, 2025, San Francisco Bay fishing report—thanks for joining me before sunrise!

Sun popped up at 7:32 AM, and you’ll get daylight till a little after 6:14 PM, perfect for squeezing in a full day on the water. Weather’s classic Bay fall: cool, with little morning fog and a gentle breeze out of the west, forecasted high in the low 60s. Bring a windbreaker—layers are still smart out here as fog can creep up at midday.

Tidal action is pretty mellow today. According to Tides4Fishing, the tidal coeffici...

Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for October 29, 2025. Out on the bay this morning, first light hit at 7:31 AM, with sunset expected at 6:15 PM. The weather’s classic fall in the city—patchy low fog early burning off to clear skies, light northwest winds 5-10 knots, and temps in the low 60s. Layer up but expect a very fishable day.

Tidal action runs on the moderate side with a high tide peaking near 8:12 AM and a low rolling in mid-afternoon, setting up a solid morning bite shifting to slower action as the day wears on. Acco...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Tuesday, October 28th fishing report for San Francisco Bay.

First light cracked the eastern sky at 7:29 AM, with sunset set for 6:12 PM. Expect 10 hours and 44 minutes of daylight today, giving you a solid window to get in on some steady October action. Marine weather brings classic Bay conditions: cool morning fog lingering after sunrise, with northwest winds ramping up by early afternoon. Water temps are running in the mid-50s, perfect for energetic predators pushing bait along the usual shorelines.

Today's tides are moderate, with the tidal...

This is Artificial Lure with your October 27th San Francisco Bay fishing report. We’re rolling into fall with crisp mornings and good action for those chasing stripers, halibut, and rockfish on the Bay’s shifting tides.

Today, sunrise came at 7:28 am and sunset will be at 6:18 pm, giving about 10 hours and 46 minutes of daylight according to Tides4Fishing. The tidal coefficient sits at 51 early and drops to 41 by evening—a moderate swing that brings some moving water but not those really ripping currents. Late October tides are manageable and prime for working the main channels and rockpiles.
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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, October 26th.

The bay is fishing absolutely stellar right now. Yesterday's numbers from the local fleet were outstanding. The Lovely Martha out of San Francisco brought in 54 striped bass and a California halibut with 27 anglers on their half-day morning trip. Over at Fish Emeryville, eight boats put 114 stripers, 475 rockfish, 46 lingcod, and 8 halibut on the dock with 110 anglers. The New Huck Finn had a particularly strong showing with 26 stripers and 100 rockfish.

For tides today, we're looking at a...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday, October 25th, San Francisco Bay fishing report. Today’s a classic fall Bay morning—low fog at dawn, air temps in the upper 50s warming to the mid-60s, light west winds coming in after noon, and the water’s glassy early with a mild onshore push building as the sun climbs. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re seeing a strong tidal coefficient today, with a morning high tide right around 6:30 AM and a decent outgoing pull peaking late morning, then another incoming tide pushing in by late afternoon. Sunrise was 7:27...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Friday, October 24th, 2025. Conditions kicked off cool and crisp, with the marine layer burning off as the morning rolled in. Sunrise hit at 7:26 a.m. and we’ll see sunset at 6:19 p.m., giving anglers nearly 11 hours of prime light on the water. Tidal action is decent today, with a tidal coefficient starting out at a moderate 69, slowly tapering to 60 by evening. That means we’ve got notable tidal swings—expect stronger currents during the early morning and afternoon phases, which should get fish moving in all the right places...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 23, 2025 fishing report for San Francisco Bay—right on the tail of sunrise at 7:24 AM, with sunset coming in at 6:21 PM. We’re midway through fall, and the bite’s heating up as much as the tides.

Today’s **tidal coefficient clocks in at 82**, which means sweeping currents and significant movement—ideal for active fish, but demanding for anyone working structure or the banks. Expect impressive water flow through mid-morning, settling to a still lively 76 by sunset according to Tides4Fishing. So, your best window to target predators is the change from high slack...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, October 22nd.

We've got some fantastic conditions shaping up today. The sun rose just before 7:30 AM and we're looking at nearly 11 hours of daylight. According to Tides4Fishing, our tidal coefficient is sitting at a strong 85, which means we're dealing with significant tidal movement - exactly what we want for active fish. The tides are cycling through with good amplitude, creating prime feeding windows.

The striped bass action has been stellar from the Benicia-Martinez Bridge all the way down to...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, San Francisco Bay fishing report. First light cracked at 7:24 this morning and we're heading for a sunset at 6:23 tonight. Tides are lively today: high at 12:17 AM, low at 5:27 AM, peak high swinging in at 11:47 AM with a strong 5.8 foot surge, and bottoming out again at 6:15 PM near dead low. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re looking at a tidal coefficient of 85, which means heavy currents, plenty of movement, and some spicy bite windows. Expect the best action to frame today’s major tide changes.

Weather’s typical autumn Bay fare—early cl...

Good morning San Francisco Bay anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest dock-to-bank report for Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Bay woke up under calm autumn skies with a light breeze; a typical October morning, with sunrise at 7:22 AM and sunset set for 6:24 PM. We're getting just over eleven hours of daylight, and the tidal coefficient today is a whopping 83, climbing up to 85 by noon—expect strong currents and large tidal swings out on the water, giving predator fish a real appetite, especially around structure and rips. Tides will be moving aggressively, so time those drifts and target sl...

Good morning Bay anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 19th, 2025 San Francisco Bay fishing report.

First light hit the water at 7:22 a.m., and we’ll see sunset at 6:25 p.m. Today brings us a classic mid-October combo: cool marine air in the 50s warming into the mid-60s by midday, with a light westerly breeze—prime fishing weather. High tidal activity is the story right now, with a robust tidal coefficient of 83. We started the morning with a 1.1 ft low tide at 4:25 am, rising to a solid 5.7 ft high at 11:01 am, before easing down to a sm...

This is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

Fall is here and the bay’s serving up some of its most exciting fishing of the season. We’ve got a high tidal coefficient today—reaching 78 by sunset according to Tides4Fishing—which means swings between deep lows and impressive highs. You can expect strong current movement throughout the day, so be sure to play those tides if you want to stay on feeding fish. Sunrise hit at 7:19 AM and sunset’s at 6:27 PM, offering over eleven hours of daylight to work those hot...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on Friday, October 17th, 2025.

Let's talk about what's happening on the water today. We've got 11 hours and 9 minutes of daylight with sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset around 6:28 PM. The tidal coefficient is climbing from 70 this morning to higher numbers throughout the day, which means we're looking at some good current movement. Low tide hit at 3:11 AM at just 0.4 feet, high tide comes at 10:05 AM reaching 5.5 feet, then we drop to 1.6 feet at 3:47 PM before climbing back to 5.1 feet at 9:46 PM tonight.

The action around the Golden...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

First off, expect a classic foggy Bay morning with temperatures hanging in the mid-50s and a light northwest breeze. Winds will start off variable beneath 10 knots, shifting northwest and picking up to 10-15 knots into the afternoon, with seas right around three to five feet. Fishing off the beach or Bay piers will be most comfortable before noon, ahead of the wind switching on, so set the alarm and hit it early according to the National Weather Service.
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This is Artificial Lure with your direct-from-the-docks, no-fluff October 12th, 2025 San Francisco Bay fishing report—served up local, honest, and with a side of that classic Bay Area attitude.

Let’s start with the big picture: sunrise this morning was around 7:15am and sunset’s coming at 6:40pm, so we’ve got just shy of 11 and a half hours of daylight to work with—plenty of time to wet a line, but you’ll want to pick your windows smartly. According to Tides4Fishing, today’s tidal coefficient started at a modest 66, dropping to 58 by noon and then to 50 by night...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for San Francisco Bay, October 11, 2025.

We’ve got classic autumn bay weather lined up: cool at first light with some fog, then partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Winds are light, but expect the usual SF breeze to pick up through the afternoon, so pack your layers. Sunrise hit at 7:13 AM and we’ll see the sun duck behind the hills at 6:39 PM.

On the water, prime conditions are shaping up nicely alongside the tides. The next high tide rolls in at 9:27 AM—sitting at jus...

Friday, October 10th, 2025—Artificial Lure here with your sunrise-to-sunset fishing report for San Francisco Bay, just as the locals like it.

We woke up to classic **NorCal fall weather**: cool, foggy mornings rolling off the hills around the Bay. The thermometer’s wandering in the mid-50s, with patchy fog early and a building NW breeze expected this afternoon. Sunrise was right around 7:15 AM, and sunset will be just after 6:40 PM, so you’ve got over eleven hours of daylight to chase a bite.

The **tides are running big today**, with a tidal coefficient starting at 98 and ta...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing report for San Francisco Bay. We’re starting off around sunrise, which hit at 7:11 am today, with sunset coming in at 6:41 pm. Tides are pushing—a low tide at 4:05 am (0.16 ft), high just before noon at 10:55 am (5.77 ft), another low at 4:30 pm (1.67 ft), and the second high at 10:34 pm (6.07 ft). Big tidal swings mean strong currents, perfect for stirring up bait and turning on fish activity.

Weather’s classic Bay fall—morning fog with a cool bite in the air, light wind building from the northwest through the afternoon. Water temps ar...

Good morning anglers, it’s Artificial Lure coming to you with the latest on fishing in and around San Francisco Bay, October 5th, 2025.

Today began with a classic cool Bay morning and a rising tide, with high water hitting around 11 AM. The tidal coefficient is at a very high 98, meaning we’ve got real strong movement—ideal for getting fish fired up and pulling bait toward structure. Sunrise was 7:09 AM, sunset due at 6:45 PM, so you’ve got over 11 hours of daylight to work with. Expect patchy fog early, clearing to brisk northwest winds into the afternoon with water te...

G’day, this is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the fog-slippery edge of San Francisco Bay, just as the morning grey’s rolling in off Ocean Beach. It’s Saturday, October 4, 2025, and if you’re looking to bend a rod in our backyard, you’ve come to the right place—let’s get right into it.

**Weather & Water**

According to local reports, we’re waking up to cool, patchy fog—classic October in The City—with water temps holding steady in the mid-50s. The wind’s expected to build out of the northwest this afternoon, but fo...

This is Artificial Lure with your latest San Francisco Bay fishing report for Friday, October 3, 2025.

The Bay wakes today under clear fall skies, with that autumn crispness finally creeping in. Expect a mild morning with patchy fog burning off before noon and a high near 68. Winds will be light early, but expect that classic afternoon westerly to kick up, especially out near the Gate. Sunrise hit at 7:07AM and sunset rolls in around 6:49PM, so there’s a good, full day of angling ahead.

The tides are working in our favor: low at 3:08AM, high at 10:14AM...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Big tides are lining up for strong activity today: first low at 1:31 a.m. at just over half a foot, surging to a 4.46-foot high at 9:21 a.m., another moderate low at 1:55 p.m., and an evening high at 7:20 p.m. peaking out at 5.19 feet. Sunrise hit at 7:05, with sunset to come early at 6:52. Plan your outings around those high-tide swings—fish are on the move and feeding with this much water moving around the Bay, especially mid-morning and just ahead of dusk, ac...

Bass are still boiling in San Francisco Bay, with striped bass limits rolling in for nearly every party boat working the water yesterday. According to the Lovely Martha and Happy Hooker crews, 9/27 brought wide open action—boats saw limits of striped bass early, with plenty of catch and release, and a handful of nice halibut showing up for bonus fillets. Most of the inshore anglers around Alcatraz and Treasure Island reported much the same story: if you dropped an anchovy, sardine, or shad-pattern swimbait, you didn’t have to wait long for a hit.

Weather this morning is clas...

Morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, September 27th, 2025. The day gets rolling with the sun peeking up at 7:02 AM and setting down at 6:58 PM. We’re looking at classic Bay fall weather—patchy fog at first light, clearing out by late morning, and daytime highs hitting the mid-60s. Winds are gentle, so those of you setting out in smaller skiffs or kayaks, this is your window: the bay’s staying pretty mellow today.

Checking the tides, you’ll have the first high at 4:39 AM (just under 4 feet), low out at 8:48...

Morning anglers, it’s Friday, September 26th, and this is Artificial Lure bringing you your on-the-water scoop for fishing in and around San Francisco Bay. Crack of dawn was at 6:58 AM and you’ll have daylight until 7:03 PM—plenty of light to chase those tides. Speaking of, we’re riding off a waxing moon with a morning low around 5:12 AM, then the tide starts filling back in through late morning. Top water activity and bites should pick up through the flooding tide, especially as that sun edges up and brings a mild breeze with it.

Weatherwise, the fog is linge...

This is Artificial Lure, your local Bay angling source with the San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.

The Bay greeted us today with classic fall conditions—temps hovering in the upper 50s at dawn, light winds, and a crisp marine layer. We had a brilliant sunrise at 6:59 a.m., with the day running just over 12 hours of sunlight before sunset at 7:03 p.m. Tidal movement is significant today, with a tidal coefficient kicking off high at 87—expect notably strong currents and water movement through midday, tapering off only slightly as the evening sets in, according to t...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Sunrise eased in at 6:55 a.m., with twilight lingering until sunset at 7:06 p.m. According to Tides4Fishing, we’ve got a monster tidal swing today—tidal coefficients starting at 88 and ramping up to 91 by nightfall. That means brisk currents and plenty of water movement, perfect for stirring up feeding activity, but also challenging if you’re working structure—definitely check those charts before you drop anchor!

Weather-wise, the Bay has been graced with classic fall conditions: cool morning fog burning off to mid-60s...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here, with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, September 20th, 2025. The fall run is picking up and the Bay is alive—let’s get right into it.

Sunrise was at 6:56 AM this morning, and we’ll see sunset right around 7:10 PM, giving us over 12 hours to wet some lines. Conditions are prime for action, with a tidal coefficient starting high at 81 and climbing to 88 by the evening. That means big tide swings, strong currents, and lots of underwater movement — perfect for putting predatory fish on the hunt. According to Tides4Fishing, that’s t...

It’s Friday, September 19th, and I’m Artificial Lure coming at you with your San Francisco Bay fishing report. We had a cool start today, a light breeze off the Pacific, and skies mainly clear with fog remnants burning off by mid morning. Sunrise hit at 6:55 AM and sunset will roll in at 7:11 PM, giving us that sweet September daylight for chasing local game.

The tides are classic early fall—this morning featured a moderate incoming tide, peaking around 8:34 AM, and dropping off after lunch, so plan your casts for that push if you’re targeting the main bay...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The weather is starting off cool and calm, with patchy morning fog burning off to reveal clear skies as the day moves on. Expect highs reaching into the upper 60s and a light west wind in the afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 7:17 PM, giving us just over twelve hours of prime fishing light.

Today’s tides set the pace for local fishing action. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re looking at a low tidal coefficient—starting around 39 early morning and rising...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, September 14, 2025.

We kicked off the morning with a low tide just before 7 am, and we’ll hit the next high around 1:40 pm. With sunrise at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:20 pm, there’s a full window of stable, mild late summer weather ahead—mostly clear skies, comfortable temps in the mid-70s, and a light westerly wind that should keep the bay smooth but push a bit of current through the bridges late in the afternoon. Classic Bay Area fall vibes that make for active fish and happy...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Saturday, September 13 fishing report straight outta San Francisco Bay.

Today kicks off with **sunrise at 6:50 AM**, and wraps up with **sunset at 7:20 PM**. Expect partly cloudy skies, light winds coming out of the west, and an air temp floating high 60s in the morning that’ll creep into the low 70s by afternoon—ideal for working the shoreline, jetties, and piers.

Now let’s talk **tides**, because they’ll shape your session today. First high tide hits at 5:34 AM around 4.3 feet, dropping to a 2.9-foot low at 9:53 AM. The push comes la...

San Francisco Bay lit up for anglers this morning—skies are partly cloudy with just a gentle breeze, and the temperature is holding steady in the upper 50s, heading into the 60s by late morning. Sunrise crested at 6:48 a.m., and sunset will close the day at 7:20 p.m. Tidal movements are prime for fishing—with a high tidal coefficient of 88 at dawn, tapering off through the day, so currents and water movement are stronger than usual. Expect big pushes and plenty of stirring baitfish activity; always check Tides4Fishing for any last-second weather shifts.

The bite in the...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, September 10, 2025, fishing report for San Francisco Bay and surrounds.

Clear skies greeted anglers this morning, with sunrise at 6:47 am and sunset set for 7:25 pm. We're in a big tide swing today—high tides at 12:55 am and 1:25 pm, low tides at 6:47 am and 7:19 pm. With a tidal coefficient topping 106, these strong currents will be stirring up bait and increasing fish movement, especially near channel edges and jetties. These dynamic tides mean fish are on the prowl—perfect for targeting feeding windows through the day.

Weather is holding steady and beautiful, with ligh...

Good morning, anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

The sun’s coming up at 6:45 this morning, giving us a prime window with cool, calm air and light marine fog—typical for a Bay September. Expect a high tide rolling in around 12:42 PM at about 5.74 feet and a minus low just before dawn at 6:00 AM, then again at 6:07 PM with about 1.5 feet. Big tidal swings today mean feeding windows should fire up around those changes; work the shallows near first light, then follow fish deeper as the current pushes in.<...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your San Francisco Bay area fishing report for Saturday, September 6, 2025.

We’re kicking things off with a classic late summer weather—typical Bay Area cool to mild conditions, light winds, and marine layer lingering near the coast. According to Tides4Fishing, sunrise hit at 6:43 AM and sunset’s set for 7:31 PM, which gives us nearly 13 hours on the water. We’ve got healthy tidal swings today, with a high tide peaking around 11:32 AM, a low just before dawn at 4:30 AM, and another low tide this afternoon at 4:24 PM. Tidal coeffici...

Fishing the San Francisco Bay this Friday, September 5th, 2025, was nothing short of electric for those chasing that late summer magic. Sunrise hit at 6:43 AM and we’ll see light till 7:31 PM, setting the stage for a day with generous tidal movement—low tides at 4:30 AM and 4:24 PM, and high swings at 11:32 AM and 10:26 PM. Tidal coefficients are running high, topping out at 90 tonight, so expect robust currents and plenty of fish moving to feed according to Tides4Fishing.

Locals and charter regulars were stacked up along the Marin and San Francisco coast, hunting Chinook (King) salmon—and boy, d...

This is Artificial Lure with your local San Francisco Bay fishing report for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:41, and you can expect sunset at 7:36 tonight. Skies stayed mostly clear with a cool onshore breeze typical for this time of year, and high temps peaked around 68. If you’re headed out later, layer up—late afternoons on the Bay have that classic chill.

Tidal action today’s been on the mellow side: low tide hit at 2:12 p.m., with a moderate high expected about 7:50 p.m., according to Tides4Fishing. The tidal coefficient sits low, so don...

Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Let’s start with the tides—today kicked off with a high tide peaking at 6:14 am and you can expect another high tide around 4:44 pm. The only low tide falls at 10:10 am. We’re on a low tidal coefficient day, so current is soft and the swing between high and low isn’t dramatic. That’s good news for bass anglers—striped bass get active around these smaller moves and tend to hold steady on structure near decent current breaks. Sunrise lit the water at 6:38 am and we’ll...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the San Francisco Bay fishing report for Saturday, August 30, 2025. Early risers grabbed their first cast right after a mild sunrise at 6:38 am, with sunset coming at 7:40 pm—plenty of daylight to chase that bite. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we had a 6:16 am high tide peaking around 3.7 feet, then a lowering tide heading toward 10:18 am, back to another good push on the 4:50 pm high, topping 5.3 feet. The tidal coefficient is sitting low today, so expect gentle current and a little more of a finesse game.

Weather’s classic late-August: cool foggy mornings giving way to m...