Saturday Morning Bay Fishing: Striped Bass and Halibut Heating Up with 98 Solunar Index

# San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is your Saturday morning fishing update from the Bay. Let me break down what's happening out on the water right now.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got some excellent tidal action today. Low tide hit at 7:43 AM with a minus 0.3 foot reading—basically a negative tide, which means you're looking at optimal conditions for structure fishing. High tides came in earlier at 1:25 AM at 6.0 feet and we'll see another peak at 2:30 PM hitting 4.7 feet. Sunset's at 7:23 PM, so you've got solid daylight to work with. The solunar activity is running very high at 98, which tells us the fish are actively feeding right now.

**Recent Catches**

The striped bass and halibut bite has been solid. According to Fish Emeryville's latest report, the Lady K landed 16 striped bass and 2 halibut on yesterday's half-day trip. More importantly, a local angler targeting California halibut in the South Bay reported great action with one keeper and about 15 smaller ones in mid-March conditions. These fish are moving into the bay earlier than normal, so expectations are running high for end-of-March and April.

**What's Working**

For lures, match small to medium-sized baitfish profiles. Silver-bodied spinnerbaits with soft flex components are producing. If you're running live bait, focus on slow presentations near structure—rocky outcrops and submerged timbers where striped bass congregate. The experts recommend patience; let your bait work naturally and don't rush retrieves.

**Hot Spots**

Check out the Serra Zone in South Bay if you want deeper water and fewer crowds—night drift fishing there yields premium results. For easier access, Tilden Regional Park's North Beach offers solid night-crawfish jigging around submerged boulders and is very accessible.

**Weather Note**

Weak onshore flow continues today with slightly stronger conditions developing over the weekend, so dress in layers and expect variable conditions.

The bite is happening right now. Get out there and make it count.

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