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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. Rainbow Trout

  2. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 60.22% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 828 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Half Moon Bay Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  3. Lingcod

  4. Lingcod

    There is a 9.82% catch rate for Lingcod, based on 135 Lingcod counted.

    Half Moon Bay Lingcod Counts Chart
    Lingcod

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY LINGCOD COUNTS CHART


  5. Bocaccio

  6. Bocaccio

    There is a 6.4% catch rate for Bocaccio, based on 88 Bocaccio counted.

    Half Moon Bay Bocaccio Counts Chart
    Bocaccio

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY BOCACCIO COUNTS CHART


  7. Cabezon

  8. Cabezon

    There is a 6.4% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 88 Cabezon counted.

    Half Moon Bay Cabezon Counts Chart
    Cabezon

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY CABEZON COUNTS CHART


  9. Pacific Herring

  10. Pacific Herring

    There is a 4.87% catch rate for Pacific Herring, based on 67 Pacific Herring counted.

    Half Moon Bay Pacific Herring Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY PACIFIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  11. Common Carp

  12. Common Carp

    There is a 2.47% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 34 Common Carp counted.

    Half Moon Bay Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  13. Halibut

  14. Halibut

    There is a 2.18% catch rate for Halibut, based on 30 Halibut counted.

    Half Moon Bay Halibut Counts Chart
    Halibut

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY HALIBUT COUNTS CHART


  15. Coho Salmon

  16. Coho Salmon

    There is a 1.53% catch rate for Coho Salmon, based on 21 Coho Salmon counted.

    Half Moon Bay Coho Salmon Counts Chart
    Coho

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY COHO SALMON COUNTS CHART


  17. Black Rockfish

  18. Black Rockfish

    There is a 1.45% catch rate for Black Rockfish, based on 20 Black Rockfish counted.

    Half Moon Bay Black Rockfish Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY BLACK ROCKFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Striped Bass

  20. Striped Bass

    There is a 1.38% catch rate for Striped Bass, based on 19 Striped Bass counted.

    Half Moon Bay Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE HALF MOON BAY STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 24 species of fish and 1375 fish counted for July around Half Moon Bay.

To date, there are 67 species of fish and a total of 19758 fish counted for Half Moon Bay and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (171 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 6:22:41 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. Anita Rock Light


  9. del valle
    cAtch


  10. Potato Patch Shoal


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Latest Half Moon Bay Fishing Reports

  • Flash Fishing Report 6/28/24
    Hey Fishermen Flash 2 had a great day with mostly kids on board. It was a shark/live bait combo.They had a blast with a lot of action. They also had a 36in 20+ pound bass!!!


  • Flash Fishing report 6/26/24
    Hey Fishermen The tides are getting better. Check out today’s 1/2 day trip on Flash 2. It is just going to get very good on the weekend. Call me if you would like to get onto


  • Flash Fishing Report 6/22/24
    Hey Fishermen Flash 1 has 2 half day trips today. They experienced the poor am conditions as I did on Flash 2. Although they had over a fish a rod. I think they will do much


  • Flash Fishing report 6/22/24
    Hey Fishermen Today I ran Flash 2’s 1/2 day am trip. The tides were not good for halibut but we gave it a shot. Then the wind came up. But all in all we had a great time and


  • Flash Fishing Report 6/21/24
    Hey fishermen Flash one had a slow start again today but wow did they end up great. Limits of bass limits of quality halibut. I have two spots that opened up on Sunday if you


  • Flash Fishing Report 6/20/24
    Hey fisherman Flash one had a light charter today with three gentlemen on board. This was a half-day trip and they did very well. They landed some very nice halibut and some


  • Flash Fishing Report 6/19/24
    Here is the final report from 6/19/24. They killed it! Call me if you would like to get into the action. Captain Steve Flash Fishing 510 851-2500 The post Flash Fishing Repor


  • Flash Fishing report 6/18/24
    Hey Fishermen Flash 1 had a slow start today but ended with a bang!!! They did great for a 1/2 day trip. Call me if you would like to get you bang in. Enjoy today’s photo. Ca


  • Flash Fishing Report 6/17/24
    Flash 1 had a 1/2 day trip and limited on both halibut and bass early! Another great day fishing. Call me on the boat phone to get into the action. enjoy today’s photos.Capta


  • Flash Fishing report 6/17/24
    Hey Fishermen Flash 2 had 2 half day trips yesterday. The fishing was great. Check out the photos. Call me on the boat phone to get on a trip.Captain Steve TalmadgeBoat mobil


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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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