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Half Moon Bay Fishing



Half Moon Bay Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Half Moon Bay, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Pacific Herring

  2. Pacific Herring

    There is a 17.47% catch rate for Pacific Herring, based on 40 Pacific Herring counted.

    Half Moon Bay Pacific Herring Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY PACIFIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  3. Cabezon

  4. Cabezon

    There is a 17.03% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 39 Cabezon counted.

    Half Moon Bay Cabezon Counts Chart
    Cabezon

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY CABEZON COUNTS CHART


  5. Sturgeon

  6. Sturgeon

    There is a 9.61% catch rate for Sturgeon, based on 22 Sturgeon counted.

    Half Moon Bay Sturgeon Counts Chart
    Sturgeon

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY STURGEON COUNTS CHART


  7. Rainbow Trout

  8. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 8.3% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 19 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Half Moon Bay Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  9. Striped Bass

  10. Striped Bass

    There is a 5.68% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 13 Striped Bass counted.

    Half Moon Bay Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  11. Threadfin Shad

  12. Threadfin Shad

    There is a 4.8% catch rate for Threadfin Shad, based on 11 Threadfin Shad counted.

    Half Moon Bay Threadfin Shad Counts Chart
    Threadfin

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY THREADFIN SHAD COUNTS CHART


  13. Common Carp

  14. Common Carp

    There is a 3.93% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 9 Common Carp counted.

    Half Moon Bay Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  15. Great White Shark

  16. Great White Shark

    There is a 3.93% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 9 Great White Shark counted.

    Half Moon Bay Great White Shark Counts Chart
    Great

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY GREAT WHITE SHARK COUNTS CHART


  17. Spiny Dogfish

  18. Spiny Dogfish

    There is a 3.93% catch rate for Spiny Dogfish, based on 9 Spiny Dogfish counted.

    Half Moon Bay Spiny Dogfish Counts Chart
    Spiny

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY SPINY DOGFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Chinook Salmon

  20. Chinook Salmon

    There is a 3.49% catch rate for Chinook Salmon, based on 8 Chinook Salmon counted.

    Half Moon Bay Chinook Salmon Counts Chart
    Chinook

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY CHINOOK SALMON COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 29 species of fish and 229 fish counted for December around Half Moon Bay.

To date, there are 67 species of fish and a total of 19754 fish counted for Half Moon Bay and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 12/1/2023 3:41:56 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Half Moon Bay Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Half Moon Bay are the following:

  1. Deep Reef
    Deep Reef 37.21.30 / 122.37.03


  2. Shipwreck of destroyer USS Thompson (DD-305) in San Francisco Bay

    37.553413000 -122.157656000

  3. Sand Dab Hole
    Sand Dab Hole 37.23.20 / 122.28.45


  4. Port of Redwood City
    port of redwood city


  5. JAMES ROLF
    Attributes RECRD 50127 VESSLTERMS JAMES ROLF FEATURE_TYPE Not Charted LATDEC 37.474939 LONDEC -122.484422 GP_QUALITY Poor DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE YEARSUNK HISTORY SURVEY REQUIRE


  6. Joeys Spot
    Joeys Spot


  7. OBSTRUCTION
    Attributes RECRD 54137 VESSLTERMS OBSTRUCTION FEATURE_TYPE Obstruction - Submerged LATDEC 37.784722 LONDEC -122.270639 GP_QUALITY High DEPTH 17 SOUNDING_TYPE Feet and tenths Y


  8. del valle
    cAtch


  9. Potato Patch Shoal


  10. Treasure Island Expansion Flats North


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Latest Half Moon Bay Fishing Reports

  • S F Fishing report 12/25/23
    Hey Fishermen I had the pleasure to run a 1/2 day shark trip on Flash 2. There is still a lot of action on the shark grounds. We had landed 15 to 20 before 10:00 am. We had s


  • S F Fishing report 11/19/23
    Both Flash 1 and Flash 2 were out yesterday. They both did very well getting close to limits of bass and some halibut. Not bad for 1/2 day trips. Flash 1 failed to get me pho


  • S F Fishing report 11/14/ 23
    Hey all like I said in the last report I have been off the grid for a while. While I was gone Flash 1 and Flash 2 have been still landing halibut. The big news is the bass fi


  • S F Fishing report 11/14/23
    Hey everyone I have been off the grid for a while elk hunting. While I was gone deck hand Ben when out with a couple friends to test the sturgeon grounds. They experience som


  • S f Fishing report 10/17/23
      Hey fishermen Last weekend there were a lot of fish hitting the deck on Flash 1 and Flash 2. The morning and afternoon trips were both hooking fish. On a side note check ou


  • S F Fishing report 10/8/23
    Hey fishermen Here is Friday’s and Saturday’s fish report. Flash had limits of big halibut and they are getting big leopard sharks. Enjoy the photosCaptain Steve TalmadgeBoat


  • S F Fishing report 10/2/23
    Hey Fishermen Captain David was off this last weekend so no report from Flash 2. Flash 1 did three trips. And they did great for 1/2 day trips. There were limits to be had. E


  • S F Fishing report 9/28/23
    Hey fishermen It has been 6 days since I posted a fish report. I have been very busy with the home project. Flash 1 and 2 have been enjoying some good fishing the last 5 days


  • S F Fishing report 9/20/23
    Hey Fishermen Flash 2 had a great 1/2 day shark trip. After their arms we tired of fighting sharks they switched over to halibut for the last hour. They dropped a few but box


  • S F Fishing report 9/19/23
    Hey Fishermen Here is a late report. I have been very busy with the home construction. Last weekend the Flash boats did 5 trips. Shark fishing was great bass fishing was grea


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Top Half Moon Bay Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle
    Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle, located on the coast about 20 miles south of San Francisco, the only stop you have to make for the fishing adventure of a lifetime! We have the supplies you need for a fantastic day on the water onboard the char

  2. Gus' Discount Tackle


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Top Half Moon Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle
    Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle, located on the coast about 20 miles south of San Francisco, the only stop you have to make for the fishing adventure of a lifetime! We have the supplies you need for a fantastic day on the water onboard the char

  2. Flash Sport Fishing
    Captain Steve Talmadge has seriously fished the San Francisco Bay waters since 1970, both commercial and sport fishing. He has a Coast Guard Masters License and is fully insured. He likes to guide small groups; no more than 6 anglers per trip. This a

  3. Riptide Sportfishing
    Offering deep sea fishing and whale watching tours off the San Mateo, San Francisco Bay area coast. Rock Fish (shallow water - light tackle, and deep sea) seasonal, Salmon and tuna (in season)

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Top Half Moon Bay Marinas

  1. Lake Chabot Marina


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