Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 2723 Oct 26-Nov 9 | Page 31

VOL.37 • ISS. 23 29 Oct 26 - Nov 9, 2018 and outside of the harbor as the smolt plants from the Coastside Fishing Club are still showing up. There are indications of another wave of salmon arriving before the ocean salmon season ends on October 31st. Sherry Ingles of Half Moon Bay Sport Fishing said, “At this time of year, it is all about rockfish, and limits of rockfish have been the rule with some ‘bomber’ blues along with a number of bottom fish including browns, vermilions, and coppers. The Riptide and Queen of Hearts put in a combined 20 limits of rockfish on recent trips along with 12 ling cod. The ocean has been flat with gorgeous conditions as we have been waiting for this stretch of weather to arrive.” “Salmon continue to be taken on a daily basis, both inside and outside of the harbor, and private boaters, kayakers, and shore fishermen are all picking up the occasional salmon. We are thinking there is another wave of fish coming as the Coastside plants are showing up, and salmon have been taken as far south as 4 miles below the harbor. Perch fishing along the shorelines has been excellent, and we are selling lots of pile worms for the perch, and everyone is waiting for the opening of Dungeness crab season,” Ingles concluded. Further north in Pacifica, the pier will be packed with crab fishermen on the opening day, and sales of crab snares will rise within the next three weeks. Around Half Moon Bay, the campgrounds and hotels will be filled on the opening weekend of the recreational Dungeness crab season with this event a huge draw along the San Mateo coast. – Dave Hurley Monterey Bay Rockfish and Lingcod Limits Hit the Deck at Point Lopez Big lingcod like this one caught at Lopez Point on October 13 are the reward for anglers fishing aboard the Kahuna. Photo courtesy of KAHUNA SPORTFISHING, Moss Landing. Fish ALASKA MOSS LANDING – Charter boat anglers heading to Lopez Point and Point Sur are catching limits of rockfish, along with limits of lingcod. “The Kahuna is heading back in from Lopez Point with some nice rockfish and lingcod.,” said Carol Jones of Kahuna Sportfishing on Saturday, October 13. “It was a good day on the water with a little south wind.” The 22 anglers landed 44 lingcod up to 30 pounds, 30 copper rockfish, 105 assorted ockfish and 85 vermilion rockfish. A previous trip to the local reefs by the Kahuna produced 6 lingcod, 30 copper rockfish, 90 assorted rockfish 3102 and 20 vermilion rockfish for 14 anglers. www.captainstevesfishinglodge.com P.O. Box 39143, Ninilchik, AK 99639 Q ueen Fishing: Official IGFA World Record Lingcod caught here in 2007 This angler landed these two beautiful vermilion rockfish during a trip to Point Sur aboard the Kahuna this September. Photo courtesy of KAHUNA SPORTFISHING, Moss Landing. Anglers are fishing with a mixture of shrimp flies, bars, swimbaits, jigs and squid trips for the lingcod and rockfish. Bottomfish action off Santa Cruz is also going strong. “The inshore fishing conditions have been perfect for running up the coast,” said Todd Fraser of Bayside Marine in Santa Cruz on Sunday, October 14. “There were decent scores of rockfish and lingcod caught near 4 Mile and Davenport. Frankin Point also of Predator Sport Fishing Clean & Comfortable, Lounge and Full Service Bar, Great Food, Conference Room, Satellite TV, Sleeps up to 24. SILVER FOX Sportfishing Now Booking SALMON Reserve Your Dates NOW! 3418 Salmon, Halibut, Bass Potluck (415) 367-5600 Capt. Chris Duba Departing Fisherman’s Wharf • SF www.silverfoxsportfishingandtours.com See our Website for Details! 3408 707-342-8481 • www.crocsport.com 3622 Departing from Fisherman’s Wharf • San Francisco Excellent Sturgeon, Bass and Shark Fishing! The Bay’s Best Crew! Deep Creek, Anchor Point & Homer Lodging: trophies@captainstevesfishinglodge.com Fish with the Smith Brothers – Alaska & California’s Finest! Small Groups • Great Rates H earts “Barn Door Halibut” • Salmon • Rockfish • Ling Cod Two 30’ Alumaweld Boats with Cabins and Bathrooms Alaska (800) 567-1043 produced some quality fish.” “Anglers also landed some halibut up the coast from 3 Mile to Davenport,” Fraser stated. “The bite was not hot due to the lingering south swell. The anglers near Pajaro caught a few halibut near the Pipe.” – Dan Bacher Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle Light Tackle Rockfishing 650-728-3377 • Salmon Fishing (when allowed) • • Whale Watching • • Nature Trips • • Full Bait and Tackle Shop • Pillar Point Harbor 5 Miles North of Half Moon Bay www.fishingboat.com www.hmbfishing.com Coast Guard Approved - Professional Crew 35+ years Experienced Captain Cali S fornia Dawn portfiShing Now at Berkeley Marina! Chef ey all Marc's G Daily! O p en Crab, Rockfish & Lingcod COMBO TRIPS CAPTAIN CAPTAIN JAMES JAMES JR. JR. SMITH SMITH start NOV 3RD! Daily Departures at 6:00 AM From Berkeley Marina Reservations & Information: (510) 417-5557 Website: http://californiadawn.com E-mail: acaptainsmith@aol.com