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Sept. 1
There were a few Halibut caught out near Davenport today in 60 feet
of water. The Rock fishing and Lingcod were on the bite up near 4 Mile
Beach. There are still a few Salmon being caught near 36'51/122'01 and
36'51/122'03. There are still a few Sea Bass being caught if you put in
the time. I have fresh Squid for sale if your interested!
Aug. 31
The fishing was decent for Halibut for the few anglers who gave
it a try out here today. There were some big Halibut caught from 3 Mile
Beach up to Davenport in 55-70 feet of water. The winds were down all morning
but it did pick up in the afternoon. The Rock fishing is still doing well
for the anglers working near the Mile Buoy Reef and South Rock. The Striped
Bass are still being caught by the shore anglers below the Cement Ship.
There has been some big balls of Sardines and Anchovies in that area. The
Sea Bass bite remains the same with some anglers catching and others not.
Boccie has a mixed bag of live bait.
Aug. 30
The fishing remains the same here but the anglers trying to fish
are not here. There was one boat out near the west edge of the Soquel hole
who only found jelly fish. The few other anglers caught some nice Rock
fish on the west side of Santa Cruz in 50-70 feet of water. The winds have
been blowing in the afternoon so come in the morning.
Aug. 29
The fishing on the inshore is still going well for the anglers working
up the coast near Davenport. There have been some nice Halibut being caught
in 50-75 feet of water. The winds were up a little in the morning but then
it settled down in the afternoon. The Rock fish was good near the Mile
Buoy and near South Rock in 65-90 feet of water. The Salmon are still hit
and miss in the area near the edge of the canyon. The winds look good for
the next few days.
Aug. 28
Today the weather was the biggest factor due to winds that came
up in the afternoon. The morning was fine near 4 Mile beach but as the
day went on it became windy. There were a few Halibut caught in 50-60 feet
of water on the west side of the Mile Buoy. I did not get any Salmon reports
due to the lack of anglers looking for them. There are still a few Sea
bass being caught near Seaside. There were no anglers out for Albacore
due to the winds.
Aug. 27
The inshore fishing is still going well near the Mile Buoy in 60
feet of water for Halibut and Rock fish. There were no boats out for Albacore
due to the wind that came up early. The anglers are still finding some
Sea bass in the Seaside area. The Squid is still thick near Davenport so
you may want to jig for Squid and try for Sea bass and Halibut up there.
The wind is down all morning so come fishing.
Aug. 26
The Albacore are still hit in miss in 60 degree water near the weather
buoy. The few fish that were caught were at 36'47/122'25 and 36'49/122'25.
The wind was down all morning on the Albacore grounds. The anglers near
the Davenport area are reporting good scores of Rock fish and a few Halibut
in 60 feet of water. There were a few Salmon caught on the east edge of
the Soquel Hole at 36'51/122'54 and the fish were deep. There are still
a few Sea bass being caught for the anglers who put in the time. I fished
all day and ended up with 2 nice Sea bass.
Aug. 25
There were a few boats who found a few Albacore around the weather
buoy. The winds were down all day making it a great day here in Santa Cruz.
I fished across the pond for 6 ghosts today. It took from sun up to sun
down and all the fish were on top.
Aug. 24
The Albacore are here and the weather looks good for Wednesday.
The fishing was not wide open but the few boats who fished 27 miles out
near the weather buoy were rewarded with 2-11 fish. The Albacore are in
the 20-30 pound class and the water is not bad today. The best numbers
were at 36'47/122'31. The inshore fishing for Rock fish and Halibut was
decent for the anglers who fished near Davenport and 5 Mile Beach. The
Sea bass are still being caught near Seaside on dead Squid.
Aug. 23
There were not many anglers fishing the Santa Cruz area today so
I did not get many reports. The one angler who was looking for Salmon came
up empty due to jelly fish. The Rock fishing was decent on the west side
of Santa Cruz and near South Rock. There has been some nice Anchovies moving
into Santa Cruz so maybe the fishing is going to pick up. There has been
a south swell running for the last 2 days and the Halibut fishing was a
little slower. Anglers are going to go look for Albacore on Wednesday so
we will keep you posted.
Aug. 22
The Salmon bite near the east edge of the Soquel Hole is still kicking
out a few fish for the anglers who are putting in their time. There were
a few anglers who worked down near 36'49/121'53 and caught some Salmon
down 250 feet. The Halibut are still being caught near the Mile Buoy and
there have been some good scores from up the coast. There was one boat
out over the weekend that went looking for Albacore and ended up with one
triple about 50 miles out. They fished the area outside the weather buoy
around 36'44/122'50. There has been some Sea bass following the Squid
around and where ever the Squid shows up the Sea bass have not been far
behind. Anglers have been having luck fly lining Squid under the surface
for the Sea bass during this moon phase.
Aug. 21
The fishing for Salmon did not change today with scores of 0-2 fish
a boat caught. The fish are still being caught from 36'51/121'58 to 36'51/122'02.
The Halibut fishing was good for the anglers who fished up the coast near
the Squid at 5 Mile beach. The Rock fishing was good at Franklin Point
in flat calm conditions. There are still some nice Rock fish being caught
near the Lighthouse and Natural Bridges.
Aug. 20
The Salmon bite continues to be the same and the size of the fish
has stayed from 12-35 pounds. The anglers who worked the east edge of the
Soquel Hole at 36'49/121'58 up to 36'51/122'01. The fish are still being
caught on the troll down 100-250 feet. The winds are staying down until
noon when the marine layer begins to lift. There are still some nice Halibut
being caught near the Lighthouse. There has been great bait to jig on the
west side. The areas near 4 Mile beach have been producing some nice Rock
fish and Vermilion's.
Aug. 19
The Salmon is still going decent for the Salmon out in the Soquel
Hole. The fish are spread out but the size of the fish is making it worth
it. The Halibut fishing is still going good for the anglers who put in
the time near the Mile Buoy. The Rock fishing is still going good on the
west side of Santa Cruz.
Aug. 18
The fishing for Rock fish has been good on the west side of Santa
Cruz in 60 to 70 feet of water. The winds were down all morning making
the drift perfect. There were score of Halibut ranging from 0-3 fish a
boat from the Natural Bridges area to the Mile Buoy. The Salmon is open
in the morning and I would try 36'51/122'01 and fish near the bottom in
280 feet.
Aug. 17
The inshore fishing has been the best bet here in Santa Cruz. There
were some decent scores of Halibut caught today near the west side of Santa
Cruz. The winds were down all morning and the anglers are enjoying it.
There were some nice Vermilion's caught of Natural Bridges and of the Mile
Buoy reef. I did not get any Albacore reports today.
Aug. 16
There were not many anglers out fishing today even though the winds
were down all morning. The few anglers who fished near South Rock found
some good Rock fish. There has been some nice Vermilion's being caught
in front of Natural Bridges in 80 feet of water. The Halibut are still
being caught near Davenport and 4 Mile beach. There was a boat that went
for Albacore on Saturday but only caught 4 fish at 36'14/123'14. The Salmon
season is open until Sept. 6 so that is always a option.
Aug. 15
The Salmon fishing was slower today and there were not many reports
that I heard of. The few fish that were caught were in the Soquel Hole
on the east side down near the bottom down 250 feet. The Rock fishing was
good near 4 Mile beach and there were some smaller fish caught near South
Rock. The few Halibut that I heard of were caught near Natural Bridges
and 5 Mile beach. The winds were down until the fog cleared out around
1:00.
Aug. 14
The Salmon fishing is still hit and miss but there were a few lucky
anglers who found some Salmon down deep. The action on the Salmon was best
early in the morning trolling 220-280 feet down. The areas where anglers
were finding Salmon were 36'49/121'56, 36'49/121'50, 36'51/122'01, and
36'50/121'59. The Halibut bite was a little slower today but there were
a few reports from Davenport, Natural Bridges, and the Lighthouse in 50-70
feet of water. The anglers who went up the coast did see good signs of
Squid and a few meter marks of Sea bass but did not get any fish to bite.
The Rock fishing was slow at Franklin Point but there were some good scores
near South Rock and the Mile Buoy Reef. I did not get any Albacore news
today except from a commercial boat who fished on the outside of the 124
line and only had 22 fish. The surf perch fishing is starting to pick up
near Manresa and Rio Del Mar.
Aug. 13
The winds were down today so anglers went looking for different
species today. The one boat I spoke to who fished for Albacore at 36'40/123'25
and all around did not find any fish. The Salmon anglers are still reporting
hit and miss action on the edges of the Soquel Hole Canyon. I spoke to
one angler who had his 2 fish limit near 36'51/121'54 trolling 150 feet
down. There were a few other fish caught at 36'51/121'01 trolling 200 feet
down. The Halibut bite was good for the anglers who worked up the coast
near Davenport. The Rock fishing is still going well near the Mile Buoy
of Santa Cruz. There were a few Striped Bass reported from the beach in
front of the Boardwalk. There has been balls of Sardines that the Striper's
are chasing near the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Aug. 12
The fishing for Salmon was decent on the east edge of the Soquel
Hole for a few lucky anglers who fished on the east edge of the Soquel
Hole. The Salmon were caught 200 feet down. The Halibut bite has
been good in front of the harbor and near Natural Bridges. I did not hear
of any Albacore reports today. The winds are staying down all morning here
in Santa Cruz.
Aug. 11
There were a few Halibut caught near the Santa Cruz harbor in 55-60
feet of water. There were a few boats out for Albacore but only caught
a few at 36'10/122'30 and 36'06/122'35. The Albacore were in the 20 pound
class. The winds were down all day and the Rock fishing is still
doing well.
Aug. 10
The Halibut fishing was decent today with a few anglers catching
some fish near the Mile Buoy. There were only a few boats out despite the
flat calm weather. The anglers found some good action on Rock fish and
Lingcod up the coast near Davenport. There has been some Squid near Davenport
and Five Mile Beach so you may want to jig some and try for Sea bass. The
winds are expected to stay down and a few boats may go look for Albacore
in the morning. The commercial boat who was going to leave last night became
delayed. I hope to have a Albacore report in the next few days.
I just spoke to one angler who ran out to 36'24/123'20 and did not
see any good water. There was warmer water 40 miles out of Santa Cruz on
a 230 heading.
Aug. 9
There were a few Salmon caught on the east edge of the Soquel Hole
at 36'51/121'53 and 36'51/121'55. The Salmon were caught trolling 175-200
feet down. The winds were calm all day today. There were a few Halibut
caught of the Mile Buoy and Natural Bridges in 50-70 feet of water. The
Rock fishing continues to be good for anglers working up the coast. There
is a commercial boat going out for Albacore tonight so we may get a report
in the next few days.
Aug. 8
The fishing for Salmon continues to be hit and miss but there has
been a few scores near the edge of the Soquel Hole and near the Pajaro
flats. The anglers had a few fish trolling 150-250 feet in 275-300 feet
of water. The fish were biting Herring and Blue Kajikis. The Halibut
fishing has been a little slower but anglers are finding some fish near
Natural Bridges and the Lighthouse. The Rock fishing was decent near Franklin
Point and Davenport in the morning. The winds were down all day and things
look good for the next few days.
Aug. 7
The Rock fishing was great today for the anglers who worked up the
coast near Franklin Point and Davenport. The scores of Halibut were down
a little today but a few anglers did get some in front of Santa Cruz. The
Salmon were caught near the Pajaro area and the Mbari buoy near 36'51/121'53.
The anglers caught 1-3 fish trolling 130-280 feet down. The anglers near
the Soquel Hole did get a few fish working the edges of the canyon. The
wind was down once again but we still have not hear of any anglers looking
for Albacore!
Aug. 6
The Halibut bite continues to be good for the working from the west
side of Santa Cruz to Capitola in 50-70 feet of water. Anglers have been
doing best drifting dead Squid, Sardines, and Fish Traps. The wind has
been down all day so things look good for the weekend. The Salmon bite
is still going decent for the anglers working the edges of the Soquel Hole.
I heard of some big fish being caught in 270 feet of water down 180-220
on the west edge of the Soquel Hole. The anglers were having luck with
Blue Kajikis, Purple Haze Kajikis, and Krippled Herring. There have been
a few lucky anglers who have caught a Seabass on the west side of Santa
Cruz drifting Squid 5 feet from the bottom.
Aug. 5
The fishing for Salmon was decent for the anglers who were fishing
near 36'51/121'58 and 36'49/121'59. The anglers had a few fish trolling
down near the bottom on the edge of the canyon. The Halibut bite is still
going well near the Harbor and up near Natural Bridges. The Rock fishing
has been good near the Mile Buoy and South Rock but Franklin Point has
been producing bigger fish. The winds are staying down in the morning and
then coming up around 1:00.
Aug. 4
The fishing for Halibut remains the same with anglers catching 1-5
fish a day near the Harbor up to Natural Bridges. The Rock fishing is still
going good near the Mile Buoy reef. The wind came up around 1:00 in the
afternoon. The research vessels out for Salmon are still finding good action
near the east edge of the Soquel Hole to Pajaro down 175-275 feet down.
Aug. 3
There were only a few boats out fishing for Halibut and Rock fish
and most reported a little slower action. There were a few boats who caught
1-3 Halibut fishing near the Mile Buoy. The Rock fishing has been decent
near the Mile Buoy and South Rock. There were a few Halibut caught off
Natural Bridges on the edge of the kelp. The wind came up in the afternoon
so you may want to come early. The commercial research Salmon boats have
been reporting big Salmon near the east edge of the Soquel Hole on the
bottom in 240-290 feet of water.
Aug. 2
The Halibut bite continues to be good for the anglers who are putting
in their time drifting near the Harbor. The winds were down in the morning
and did not come up until 2:00. The boats who were looking for Salmon near
the Pajaro edge of the canyon caught a few fish in the morning then it
slowed down. The Rock fishing has been good at South Rock and the reports
for the anglers who are up the coast are good. There still is some Squid
to jig up near Davenport. The Surf Perch fishing has been good for anglers
near the Manresa area and there has been some nice Stripers caught as well.
Aug. 1
The fishing for the Salmon was good for the anglers who worked near
Pajaro at 36'49/121'58. There were a few caught at the edge of the Hole
at 36'49/121'59 mooching down 190-220 feet. The Salmon is open and there
are still some nice fish being caught so give it a try. The Halibut bite
was a little slower today but there were still scores of 1-4 fish for anglers
who put in the time. I went near the Cement Ship and jigged Sardines and
then fished near the Mile Buoy for 2 Halibut. The Halibut were caught on
Squid and Sardines. The wind was down all day until 3:00. There were some
Halibut caught drifting near Rio Del Mar in the bait balls in 30-40 feet.
The few anglers who looked for Albacore came up empty near the weather
buoy. The Rock fishing was great near Franklin and decent of Natural Bridges.
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