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Sharks are also caught in the bay and along the coast. The beautiful leopard sharks are the most common, but sixgill, sevengill, and soupfin sharks are also caught. Like sturgeon, sharks are generally caught while bottom-fishing from a anchored boat using bait. The season is open all year, except that white sharks may not be … Read more

Sturgeon can grow to more than 13 feet long, but you must release any that are not between 46 and 66 inches long. Sturgeon fishing is best in the winter, and most fishing is done in San Pablo Bay and up into the delta. Sturgeon prefer murky water, and most fishing is done at anchor … Read more