Bay Area Fishing Report - January 18th

# Bay Area Fishing Report - January 18th

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning update from the Bay.

**Tide and Light**
We're looking solid conditions today. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset hits at 5:19 PM, so you've got a full day ahead. The tide swung high at 10:29 AM at 6.2 feet, with a low coming at 5:27 PM around -0.8 feet. That morning high tide's perfect for stripers—they're pushing into the shallows on the flood right now, and that's your window.

**What's Biting**
The Emeryville fleet just crushed it yesterday with 180 Dungeness crab, plus solid numbers on sanddabs and petrale sole. We're talking quality winter fishing here. Stripers are the headline act—schools are aggressive and moving shallow as the tide pushes in. Halibut's in the mix too if you're out deeper.

**Gear Up**
For stripers, throw white or chartreuse swimbaits—Big Hammer or Keitech 4-inch work deadly—or go with jerk minnows. If you're crabbing, standard pots and nets are your friends. Fresh bait like herring strips works great for the groundfish.

**Where to Be**
Get out to Pier 41 at North Point or the Emeryville docks—that's where the boats are loading up. The action's been consistent, and you'll have plenty of company and local intel.

Water's running strong at 6.2 feet on the high, so respect the tidal movement. This is premium winter fishing, folks.

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