VOL.39 • ISS. 14
SALTWATER
June 26, 2020
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FISHERMAN’S WHARF cont.
The 7 anglers returned with full limits of
striped bass and 18 halibut, reported Erik
Anfinson, Captain of the Bass Tub.
On the latest trolling adventure outside
of the Golden Gate, the 12 anglers
fishing with Captain Aaron, Erik’s brother,
landed 16 king salmon. The fish hit trolled
anchovies off the Marin County Coast.
“A couple of people wanted to know
how we clean the boat every night and
throughout the day,” said Anfinson. “We
wipe everything down several times a day
with bleach/soap/and HOT water. There is
hand sanitizer at every rod holder and at
the end of the night the boat is completely
washed with soap and bleach. Then we
spray everything with a special cleaner to
sterilize overnight. OCD? Your safety is
number one!!”
- Dan Bacher
Limits and near limits of salmon to 20 has been the rule for
Bay Area salmon anglers working beyond the Golden Gate.
This chromer hit the deck of the New Easy Rider on May 26.
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San Mateo Coast Salmon Bite
Breaks Out Before a Lull –
Rockfish Limits Solid
EL GRANADA - Once the San Mateo
County Harbor District opened the public
launch ramp at Pillar Point on May 30th,
the party boats have been able to vie for
salmon, rockfish, and crab along the San
Mateo coastline. Previously, the waters
were limited to private boats with a slip in
the harbor.
A spurt of salmon activity began
southwest of the harbor near the Deep
Reef during the second week of June
as party boats from San Francisco,
Sausalito, Berkeley, and Emeryville made
the long run south for limits of a quality
grade of salmon, but the action died within
a few days as the sae boats made the
long run for scores ranging from 2 to 5 fish
on Thursday, June 11th.
Captain Jerad Davis of the Salty Lady
out of Sausalito was one
of the boats that ran as far
south as just above Pigeon
Point, and he said, “There
were boats that ran further
south than us. It was a
tough day, and I’m very
glad that we didn’t have a
day like this on the opener.
I still think the salmon are
in the area, they just went
off of the bite. This was a
pretty typical score for the
day as everyone struggled
mightily. I don’t think I will
make the long run again
unless it is absolutely
necessary for numbers.
The good think about the
salmon down south is that
they were all quality which
is not necessarily the norm
in the area.”
Captain Tom Mattusch
of the Huli Cat has been
concentrating on salmon,
but he has had excellent
rockfish/crab combination
trips with up to 11 limits
of rockfish, 11 limits of
Dungeness crab, and ling
cod to 13 pounds. Second
Captain Michael Cabanas
of the Huli Cat was one of
the many boats starting
salmon trolling off of the
Deep Reef in 200
feet of water, and
they stuck it out for
one salmon to 6
pounds.
Out of Half Moon
Bay Sport Fishing,
the Queen of Hearts
and Riptide will join
the New Captain
Pete is focusing on
coastal rockfish or
salmon, and the best
number for reaching Baxter
is his personal cell at 650-
576-3844.
The San Mateo Harbor
District has established
the following guidelines
while at the launch ramp
and anywhere within their
jurisdiction.
Social Distance (6 ft.
apart from non-household
members at all times)
Wear Face Covering
Observe All Posted
Signage and Markers
Oberve New Regulations
and Access Rules
Pertaining to all Facilities,
including launch ramps and
Johnson Pier
Launch Ramp Rules:
Only one vessel allowed
to launch at a time.
One Vehicle on Ramp at
a Time
One Vessel Launching at
a Time
Remain in Your Vehicle
While Waiting to Launch
All people in vessels
waiting at dock must be
onboard vessel
Maintain Social
Distancing at All Times
(including while waiting to
pay and/or launch)
The Pacifica Pier is
anticipated to open on
July 1st as renovations are
currently taking place.
- Dave
Hurley
CONTINUED ON PG 26
Quality rockfish have been on tap for Central Coast anglers
that jump aboard bottom fishing trips. This handsome
vermilion was caught about the Huli Cat on June 6.
Photo courtesy of HULICAT SPORTFISHING, Half Moon Bay.
Halibut fishing is hot in San Francisco Bay. These fish were landed on June 6 during a live
bait potluck trip aboard the Happy Hooker.
Photo courtesy of HAPPY HOOKER SPORTFISHING, Berkeley.
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