Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3607 March 17 -31, 2017 | Page 31

VOL. 36 • ISS. 07 MARTINEZ Temperature Drop Chills Sturgeon Action For Short Term MARTINEZ — “We had been doing pretty well on sturgeon in both San Pablo and Suisun Bay until the water temperature dipped 4 degrees and that put an end to the party,” quipped Captain Chris Smith of Captain Hook Sportfishing. “I think it’s going to get back on track at any moment. I’ve got a trip in the morning so I’m hoping tomorrow is the day. There are plenty of fish around and right now the weather is clear, warm and beautiful. I was down at the dock doing a little work on the boat yesterday and I actually had my shirt off for a while. I’m thinking that with the warm sunny weather the water temperature is rising and that means the bite should turn back on. There are plenty of fish around, we just need them to feed,” added Smith. Q ueen of H earts Shrimp baits have been the best baits over the past few weeks. Ghost shrimp are the most available shrimp baits at this time. If you get a chance to purchase some mud shrimp jump on them, especially if you are going to be fishing in San Pablo Bay. Lamprey eel is another must have bait. In Suisun Bay and the lower reaches of the Delta, fish have been caught on roe, shrimp and nightcrawlers over the past week. MONTEREY BAY Rockfish And Lingcod Season Opens April 1 MOSS LANDING — Fishing trips have been few and far in the Monterey Bay area since the beginning of the year, due to rockfish closure, followed by the big storms that have hit the coast. Charter boat anglers have been limited to sanddab, crab fishing combos or whale watching trips, while surf fishermen are picking up some barred and other perch along the state beaches. However, things will all change when the rockfish and lingcod season for boat-based anglers will begin on April 1, 2017 south of Pigeon Point. Carol Jones of Kahuna Sportfishing said she is now booking anglers for fishing trips during the upcoming rockfish and salmon seasons. “We have a brand new seasoned crew for the 2017 season,” she said. “We will not know about our salmon season until later this March. We will be taking reservations only for anglers committed to either rockfish or salmon at this time.” Boats out of Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey continue to venture out on sanddab, crab combo trips on the fishable days between storms. The latest trips on the Chubasco checked in with 40 to 50 sanddabs per rod, along with and 2 to 3 crabs per angler, said Chrissie Chonacki of Randy’s Fishing Trips. Chris Arcoleo of Chris’ Fishing Trips also reported good combo fishing. The Check Mate returned with 900 sanddabs and 70 Dungeness crabs for 11 anglers on its latest combo adventure. “The weather is finally improving and there is a little more room to get out of the harbor,” said Todd Fraser of Bayside Marine in Santa Cruz. “The tides are playing a role, so make sure you check the soundings on the harbor web site. The crab fishing has become better! – by Dan Bacher Captain Quang Vo Call for CRAB COMBOS! sunny weather returned to the Peninsula, enticing anglers to wet a line along the shoreline. Perch fishing was recom- mended by Stefanie Scott at Gus’ Discount Bait and Tackle this week, with fish being caught both on the beach and on city piers. “They’re catching a few striped and shiner perch over SALMON • - ROCKFISH ROCKFISH • - ALBACORE ALBACORE SALMON Get to the fishing grounds Get fast on to our charter grounds boat in Moss fast Landing-Monterey the 50’ fishing on our 50’ Bay charter boat in Moss Landing - Monterey Bay WWW.KAHUNASPORTFISHING.COM www.kahunasportfishing.com Predator Sport Fishing 4.23.10 Small Groups • Great Rates Excellent Sturgeon, Bass and Shark Fishing! Departs Daily from The Berkeley Marina www.goldeneye2000.com RESERVATIONS: 510-610-0888 The Bay’s Best Crew! GP-870F GPS/Fishfi nder/Chart Plotter • 7” wide LCD screen Now only • internal antenna • dual range display • Accu Fish function • powerful 600 watt fi shfi nder • Bottom Discrimination feature • and much more. $795 2855 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 3421 3408 707-342-8481 • www.crocsport.com Morning Star SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER! (800)582-1333 Captain Chris Smith Complimentary Barbeque! sturgeon • Bass LEOPARD SHARK STURGEON SPEcIALISTS since 1976 Departing Daily from the Vallejo Marina • Whale Watching • • Nature Trips • • Full Bait and Tackle Shop • Coast Guard Approved - Professional Crew 35+ years Experienced Captain SAN FRANCISCO — Mild, 3508 • Salmon Fishing (when allowed) • Pillar Point Harbor 5 Miles North of Half Moon Bay www.fishingboat.com www.hmbfishing.com Hit Ocean Beach F