05 September 2025
Salmon Slam, Stripers Galore in San Francisco Bay's Late Summer Blitz
San Francisco Bay Daily Fishing Report
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Fishing the San Francisco Bay this Friday, September 5th, 2025, was nothing short of electric for those chasing that late summer magic. Sunrise hit at 6:43 AM and we’ll see light till 7:31 PM, setting the stage for a day with generous tidal movement—low tides at 4:30 AM and 4:24 PM, and high swings at 11:32 AM and 10:26 PM. Tidal coefficients are running high, topping out at 90 tonight, so expect robust currents and plenty of fish moving to feed according to Tides4Fishing.
Locals and charter regulars were stacked up along the Marin and San Francisco coast, hunting Chinook (King) salmon—and boy, did those rods stay bent. The bite continues to be historic. Out of Emeryville and Sausalito, every report screams “early limits”—Happy Hooker, Lovely Martha, Hog Heaven, and the New Rayann all posted full boat limits before midday, with fish running 28 to 33 pounds. On Thursday, the New Rayann clocked 52 Chinook salmon for 26 anglers by late morning, and the Lovely Martha landed their 29 limits (58 salmon) by 9:30 AM. According to Nor Cal Fish Reports and Lovely Martha’s own log, it’s been “fantastic, epic, early limits every day.” Old-timers and first-timers alike left grinning and sore-armed.
Striped bass and halibut are making steady showings inside the Bay. The last half-day run saw the Lovely Martha deck 56 stripers, with a few big halibut mixed in—a sign that the Berkeley Flats and Oyster Point remain hot scenes if you want to dodge the outer fleet’s salmon circus. If you’ve got the gear, try the flats south of Treasure Island in the morning, and check the shadow lines near the old piers for cruising stripers as the tide starts pushing in.
For baits and lures, salmon are chomping on anchovy tray baits run behind chartreuse or UV-dodgers, but trollers dragging hoochies and classic Krocodile spoons are connecting as well. Pro tip from the deckhands: stay on the troll at 40–65 feet, and adjust with the tidal surge—mid-morning and dusk remains prime. For bass and halibut, live anchovies are king if you can get them at the bait receivers. Otherwise, drifting hair jigs or dragging swimbaits in pearl or root beer have both produced steady fish.
Weather’s been mild and comfortable with morning fog burning off by midday, but a light southwest breeze is expected this afternoon, especially near the Gate. Nothing to scare you off, but maybe pack that windbreaker for the afternoon run home.
If you’re looking for hot spots to hit this weekend, you can’t miss with the shipping channel edges off Sausalito for salmon, or check the “North Bar” just outside the Golden Gate—both have been center stage for limit-style action. Inside the Bay, the Flats south of Angel Island and the deep holes by Oyster Point are a good bet for bass and the odd halibut.
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Locals and charter regulars were stacked up along the Marin and San Francisco coast, hunting Chinook (King) salmon—and boy, did those rods stay bent. The bite continues to be historic. Out of Emeryville and Sausalito, every report screams “early limits”—Happy Hooker, Lovely Martha, Hog Heaven, and the New Rayann all posted full boat limits before midday, with fish running 28 to 33 pounds. On Thursday, the New Rayann clocked 52 Chinook salmon for 26 anglers by late morning, and the Lovely Martha landed their 29 limits (58 salmon) by 9:30 AM. According to Nor Cal Fish Reports and Lovely Martha’s own log, it’s been “fantastic, epic, early limits every day.” Old-timers and first-timers alike left grinning and sore-armed.
Striped bass and halibut are making steady showings inside the Bay. The last half-day run saw the Lovely Martha deck 56 stripers, with a few big halibut mixed in—a sign that the Berkeley Flats and Oyster Point remain hot scenes if you want to dodge the outer fleet’s salmon circus. If you’ve got the gear, try the flats south of Treasure Island in the morning, and check the shadow lines near the old piers for cruising stripers as the tide starts pushing in.
For baits and lures, salmon are chomping on anchovy tray baits run behind chartreuse or UV-dodgers, but trollers dragging hoochies and classic Krocodile spoons are connecting as well. Pro tip from the deckhands: stay on the troll at 40–65 feet, and adjust with the tidal surge—mid-morning and dusk remains prime. For bass and halibut, live anchovies are king if you can get them at the bait receivers. Otherwise, drifting hair jigs or dragging swimbaits in pearl or root beer have both produced steady fish.
Weather’s been mild and comfortable with morning fog burning off by midday, but a light southwest breeze is expected this afternoon, especially near the Gate. Nothing to scare you off, but maybe pack that windbreaker for the afternoon run home.
If you’re looking for hot spots to hit this weekend, you can’t miss with the shipping channel edges off Sausalito for salmon, or check the “North Bar” just outside the Golden Gate—both have been center stage for limit-style action. Inside the Bay, the Flats south of Angel Island and the deep holes by Oyster Point are a good bet for bass and the odd halibut.
Big thanks for tuning in to the local report! For real-time updates, be sure to subscribe and never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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