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Striped Bass

Striped Bass

  6 reviews
On the West Coast, by far the largest part of the striped bass catch is made in San Francisco Bay and the Delta. Good fishing occurs during late ...
Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

  4 reviews
In the ocean, coho salmon are fished primarily by trolling with dead bait (anchovy, herring, etc.) or any of several types of lures. Occasionally, ...
Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

  4 reviews
pectoral fin moderately long, reaching point below beginning of 2nd dorsal fin; 2nd dorsal fin and all finlets yellow; no white rear edge on caudal ...
Dolphin

Dolphin

  3 reviews
Remarks: one of the fastest-growing fish, thought to live no more than 5 years; swimming speed estimated at 50 knots; spawns in warm oceanic currents ...
Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

  4 reviews
In the ocean, chinook salmon are fished principally by trolling dead bait or artificial lures. Occasionally, live bait will be used while ...
Lingcod

Lingcod

  2 reviews
Lingcod are easily caught on standard rockfish rigs using anchovies or squid pieces. Larger baits such as live squid, mackerel or even small ...
California Barracuda

California Barracuda

  2 reviews
Most California barracuda are taken with live bait fished at or near the surface; however, they will take an assortment of trolled artificial lures. ...
California Halibut

California Halibut

  3 reviews
California halibut are pursued by anglers throughout the year, but the best landings usually occur in the spring. In central and northern California ...
Bat Ray

Bat Ray

  2 reviews
Most sportfishing for bat rays takes place in protected bays and estuaries. Although bat rays may be taken in the open ocean, anglers prefer to catch ...
Crevalle Jack

Crevalle Jack

  2 reviews
Remarks: tolerates a wide range of salinities; schools corner a pod of baitfish at the surface and feed with commotion that can be seen for great ...
Blue Shark

Blue Shark

  1 review
Most are taken incidentally by albacore or rockfish anglers. Should you wish to specifically fish for blue sharks, they are easily taken once ...
Leopard Shark

Leopard Shark

  1 review
It is considered a relatively harmless shark and is timid around divers; nevertheless, handle a live leopard shark with care. The leopard shark is ...
Pacific Halibut

Pacific Halibut

  1 review
Recreational anglers have caught Pacific halibut up to 346 pounds, but California anglers would be hard pressed to find a Pacific halibut that large. ...
Sailfish

Sailfish

  1 review
Remarks: rapid growing species, reaching 4 to 5 feet in a single year; swims at speeds up to 50 knots; feeds on the surface or at mid depths on ...
White Croaker

White Croaker

  1 review
These fish can be caught on almost any kind of animal bait that is fished from piers or jetties in sandy or sandy mud areas. In fact, they are so ...
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