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Updated October 22, 2026 

EUREKA — “There hasn’t been much activity offshore of Eureka lately, but conditions changed over the weekend,” said Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing. “Ocean conditions were really good for Friday and Saturday, so boats were able to target Pacific halibut or head to the Cape for rockfish. We spent a couple of days fishing inside Humboldt Bay for California halibut. The first day we did really well, but the second day the bite was tougher. There’s definitely fish to be had when the tides are right.”

SHELTER COVE — According to Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, boat traffic has been pretty slow at the Cove. He said, “We did get out two days last week, and the rock fishing was lights-out. We fished around the whistle and had limits by 10 a.m. both days. Tuna fishing isn’t looking too promising as the water has pushed pretty far out.”

FORT BRAGG — Offshore weather has limited albacore action, but Captain Kevin Browning on the Viking out of Noyo Fishing Charters said, “There is still the possibility of the water coming in closer during late October/November.” Interest in albacore remains high, but the conditions haven’t been right. Rockfish is the story right now, but Dungeness crab/rockfish combination trips begin November 7. Boaters need to check for trap and/or hoop restrictions prior to the Dungeness opener.

BODEGA BAY — Rockfish trips to Cordell Bank have been possible with flat calm ocean conditions with limits of big bottom-dwelling rockfish along with lingcod to 27 pounds. Dungeness crab/rockfish combination trips start on Saturday, November 7, and Bodega Bay is a close location to the crab and rockfish grounds. Campgrounds and hotels will be filled for the opening weekend as the crab opener is a huge event at Bodega Bay. Bluefin tuna in the 25- to 50-pound range have been landed near Bodega Canyon when the ocean conditions allow. Salmon season remains open until October 31, but few boats out of Bodega are heading south for salmon.

GOLDEN GATE — The upcoming Dungeness crab/rockfish combination trips start on November 7, and there is tremendous interest for the first week of the season. There are new regulations for hoop nets, and private boaters need to check out the regulations at https://cdfwmarine.wordpress.com/2025/12/29/new-hoop-net-and-trap-fishing-regulations-for-2026/. The 20,000 fish harvest quota for ocean salmon has not been reached, and the season will most likely remain open until the closing date of October 31. Scores range from a fish per rod to limits, and the fish remain big with many lost in the process. The salmon are all getting dark, and they are ready to head upriver through the bay. Bonito/rockfish combination trips continue to go strong with limits of rockfish along with a solid count of Bonito. Rockfishing at the Farallon Islands remains tremendous when the weather allows, and limits of rockfish with a hefty lingcod count remain the rule.

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