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Updated Nov. 21, 2024

MONTEREY- Crabbing for Dungeness is slow. Rockfishing is very productive on the shell beds near DelMonte Beach. Fishing for rockies and lings is even better from oint Pinos down to Carmel Bay. Best results, as usual come from the rocky areas near Point Sur, though the trip takes much longer. A few halibut were reported in 60-80 feet of water from DelMonte up past Sand City.

MOSS LANDING- Flat fish are a good be close to the harbor. Halibut are moving deeper. 70-90 feet areas are still holding decent sized flatties. Starry flounderand Petrale soleare spread out on the flats near Moss Landing, and sand dabs are available by thebucketful in the deeper areas. Crabbing with hoop nets is providing some good dinners for the local anglers, but it is rather slow. The crab are shallow so far this year from 90 to 120 feet of water.

SANTA CRUZ- Dungeness crab anglers are finding the best results from the areas just north of Santa Cruz, near Natural Bridges and Wilder Ranch. The crab have been found in 120-160 feet of water. Rockfishing remains strong for inshore species. Most predominate are the brown rockfish, with a decent mix of yellows and an occasional vermilion or canary. The ling cod bite is improving and the lings are getting bigger.

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