Fishing Forecast for the San Francisco Bay, November 19th 2025

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. Right now, it’s a good day to be out, especially if you’re targeting the morning or late afternoon bite.

Fish activity is steady. Striped bass are still showing up in schools, and there’s been a solid mix of rockfish, whitefish, and calico bass around the piers and nearshore spots. The long-range boats are reporting yellowtail and bluefin tuna, but those are mostly out past the Golden Gate. Closer in, anglers are landing seabass, halibut, and even a few sheephead. Yesterday’s reports from the local landings had good numbers—lots of whitefish, seabass, and a few tuna mixed in.

For lures, stick with soft plastics, swimbaits, and spoons for the stripers and bass. If you’re after rockfish, try small jigs or vertical rigs. For bait, fresh anchovies, squid, and pile worms are working best right now. Don’t forget to check your local bait shop—most are open daily and stocked up.

Hot spots? Try the Emeryville Pier for stripers and rockfish, or head to the Berkeley Marina for a mix of species. If you’re feeling adventurous, the waters around Alcatraz and Angel Island are producing some good action, especially with the strong tides.

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