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There’s nothing like a fireworks show viewed from the water to conclude a great day on the bay. We used to have two shows a year: the Fourth of July, of course, and the KFOG KaBoom! in May. Sadly, the KaBoom! is kaput. Fleet Week, generally held in early October, …
Also see our guide to fishing on San Francisco Bay and out the Golden Gate, and our list of online fishing resources. San Francisco Bay Fishing Reports San Francisco Bay San Pablo Bay Fishing Reports for Nearby Coastal Waters (Northern California Coast Fishing Reports) Bodega Bay Half Moon Bay Monterey …
If you don’t have a boat but long to be out on the bay, don’t despair — there are lots of ways to get out on the water. Charter a Boat For the most flexibility—but the highest cost—get your own boat. Charter your own boat with a skipper and crew. …
For general information about visiting San Francisco, visit the San Francisco Convention and Visitor’s Bureau site. If you’re looking for restaurant, a movie, or other entertainment, the San Francisco Chronicle site is an excellent resource. Below you’ll find our suggestions on visiting San Francisco from the water. By Land San …
Striped Bass are found in many places in San Francisco Bay, and up into the delta. Trolling is the most popular fishing method for stripers, and the best fishing is on a strong incoming tide after a low low tide. Stripers are caught year-round in San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, …
Rockfish and Ling Cod are caught along the coast and offshore. The season for rockfish, cabezon, greenling, and ling cod is June 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. These species may only be taken in waters less than 180 feet deep. The daily limit is 10 fish total of all …
Sunset is often the most magical time on the bay. As the sun descends, the wind usually dies down and the birds become more active. If you’re lucky, the sky will put on a show, and as it gets dark, the lights of the city make it sparkle. If the …
Albacore Tuna stay farther offshore than Salmon, making them more of a challenge. They are prized for their fight as well as their good eating. Albacore are found off the California coast from June through December, but they’re typically much closer to shore during August and September. When you’re lucky, …
Halibut are caught both inside the bay and along the coast outside the Golden Gate. Fishing for Halibut means bouncing a weight along the bottom, where halibut stay. Common spots for halibut in the bay include Crissy Field, the south side of Angel Island, the Berkeley Flats, the south end …
In the spring and early summer, many salmon are typically caught along the northern California coast. The most common fishing areas near the Golden Gate are the coast of Marin, south of Bolinas, and the Duxbury Reef area off the southern tip of the Pt. Reyes peninsula. In late summer, …