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May 17
The Salmon fishing was the same today with a few lucky anglers catching
fish near the tip of the Soquel Hole. The best numbers were around 36'51/121'59.
The Salmon are being caught 90-150 feet down and some on the bottom. The
best depth of water has been 300 feet of water. The bite was best early
before the wind picked up. The wind is expected to settle down this weekend.
There were a few Halibut caught while fishing near the Lighthouse and the
Mile Buoy. The Lingcod and Rock fishing was good for the anglers who were
able to stay on the rocks.
May 16
The bite remains the same here in Santa Cruz for Salmon. There were
a few anglers who found a few fish around 36'51/121'57 and 36'49/122'01.
The best bet is to work the edge of the canyons for the Salmon. There have
been a few lucky anglers who are catching some Salmon while trolling Krippeld
Anchovies 30-80 feet down early in the morning. There are some commercial
boats who are picking a few fish off the bottom near Pajaro and on the
edge of the Soquel Hole. The Halibut fishing is getting better as the water
warms up in the bay. The Rock fishing was decent today near Natural Bridges
in 90-120 feet of water. There is a great mix of Vermilion's, Blacks, and
Olives in that area. The Lingcod are still taking Fish Traps and whole
Squid in 35-80 feet of water. The beach is starting to produce a few a
Striped Bass near Pajaro and the Cement Ship.
May 15
The fishing was slow today for Salmon near the edge of the Soquel
Hole and near Pajaro. We only heard of a few fish caught today while trolling
40-70 feet down. The wind did come up in the afternoon and the south swell
did not help the Halibut fishing. The Lingcod and Rock fishing was good
near Natural Bridges in 90-130 feet of water.
May 14
The Salmon bite was the best down near the Pajaro area where anglers
caught 1-6 fish. The best numbers were around 36'49/121'51, 36'50/121'52,
and 36'49/121'52. The fish are still being caught 40-120 feet down while
trolling Krippled Anchovies, Silver Krodiles, Dill Pickle Spoons, Watermelon
Spoons, and Glow Krippled Herring's. The wind was up early in the morning
but it became flat calm around 8:00 and stayed that way for the rest of
the day. There are still a few Halibut being caught near the Mile Buoy
on Squid and Sardines. The Lingcod fishing remain hot on the local reefs.
There have been some decent scores of Rock fish near South Rock and Natural
Bridges.
May 13
The Salmon bite was the same today with some anglers doing well
and some other anglers having a hard time. The best area was around 36'49/122'01,
36'51/121'56, and 36'50/121'57. There were a few good reports from the
anglers who mooched near Pajaro. The mooching might be easier down there
due to jellyfish screwing up the lures on the troll. The Halibut and Lingcod
fishing
is getting better everyday. The wind was down all day and a few anglers
ran up to Pigeon Point for Salmon. The anglers were not hot up near Pigeon
Point so just work out here near the Soquel Hole.
May 12
The fishing for Salmon was slow for some and good for others. The
best report I heard of was a boat with 8 fish. The anglers did best trolling
near the west edge of the Soquel Hole in 300-350 feet of water. The numbers
were 36'50/122'00 and 36'51/121'59. The Salmon are still being caught 40-75
feet down. The anglers did catch a few fish at Pajaro and Mulligans but
it was slower on that side of the bay. I did not hear of any good scores
from the Cypress area. The winds were down all day and the swell is small.
The Halibut bite is picking up near the Mile Buoy and on the west side
of Santa Cruz. The Rock fishing remains decent on the local reefs and the
Lingcod are every where.
May 11
The fishing was slower down near 36'50/121'52 but there were a few
anglers who caught 2-6 fish. I fished there in the morning and caught 2
Salmon 50 feet down. We went back towards Santa Cruz and fished with the
party boats near 36'50/122'02 and 36'51/121'59. We caught 2 more Salmon
and ended up with our limits around 2:00 in front of Santa Cruz. The fish
were bigger in front of Santa Cruz and all the fish came 55 feet down on
Golden Warrior Hot Spots and Blue Glow Hoochies. The area near the edge
of the Soquel Hole looked best with birds, bait, and fish. The Rock fishing
was decent near Natural Bridges. There were a few Halibut caught near the
Mile Buoy. The wind was down all day until 2:00.
May 10
The fishing remains the same for Salmon near 36'51/121'53 to 36'51/121'57.
The winds were down all morning and the swell is small. The fish are still
being caught 20-70 feet down. The Rock fishing is still going decent near
natural Bridges in 80-140 feet of water. There are a few Halibut being
caught near the Mile Buoy. There have been a few Sea bass caught near Capitola
and Pajaro. The Striped Bass are starting to show up for the anglers casting
Pencil Poppers and Fish Traps.
May 9
The fishing remains great for Salmon near the Pajaro River and near
the East edge of the Soquel Hole. I fished today and we had 8 fish by 11:00
around 36'49/121'52 and 36'50/121'52. The Salmon were fighting hard because
they were high up in the water column. We did best trolling Pink Danca's,
Dill Pickle Spoons, Red Krocodiles, and Purple Haze hoochies 50-60 feet
down. The bite was slower for some but most anglers did great once they
ran over the fish. There were some anglers done early and they were using
Krippled Anchovies and U.V. Flashers. The wind was down until noon. The
Rock fishing is still going great for the anglers near Natural Bridges
in 60-90 feet of water. There was a small Sea Bass caught while trolling
near Pajaro.
May 8
The fishing remains great out of Santa Cruz for Salmon, Rock fish,
Lingcod, and a few Halibut! The Salmon bite has been great in the morning
around the Pajaro river in 180-400 feet of water. The Salmon are biting
on the Purple Haze Kajiki with the krill insert and the red F.B.R's all
day long. The fish are in the 10-15 pound range with some 20 pound fish
in the mix. The Salmon are being caught from 20-70 feet down on the troll
and the mooch. There are huge bait balls of krill boiling on the surface
and birds working it with Salmon under it. The water was great and the
fish are on the bite! The best are was around 36'50/121'52, 36'49/121'52,
and 36'50/121'51.
May 7
The Salmon fishing was great today near Pajaro. The fish are being
caught in 170-450 feet of water. The fish were hot on the krill and they
were caught from 25-60 feet down trolling Purple Haze Hoochies with Krill
inserts. The silver spoons and watermelon apexes worked well in the morning.
It is tine to come fishing!
May 6
The Salmon bite was best near Pajaro today while fishing near the
krill balls. The Salmon were caught from the east edge of the Soquel Hole
to Moss Landing. The best numbers were around 36'51/121'55 to 36'49/121'53.
There were a few decent reports near the east edge of the Soquel Hole at
36'50/121'59. The Halibut, Lingcod, and Rock fishing remains best from
the Mile Buoy to Natural Bridges. The wind did blow up the coast and there
are some fish from Pigeon Point to Half Moon Bay in 250-300 feet of water.
The wind is expected to settle down for Monday.
May 5
The Salmon bite was the same today with some anglers catching and
others getting skunked. The best area was around 36'51/121'55 to 36'51/121'53
in 170-230 feet of water. There were some scores of 1-2 fish around the
east edge of the Soquel Hole at 36'50/121'59. The Salmon were caught 40-140
feet down and trolling was working best. The anglers who were using Red
R.S.K's, Watermelon Apexes, U.V. F.B.R's, and Bayside Blue Danca's. The
Salmon were all stuffed with Krill so it is possible they are feeding in
the evening with the full moon. The Salmon did bite best during the tide
change. The Rock fishing was good near Natural Bridges in 80-140 feet of
water. There were a few Halibut caught on the west side of Santa Cruz.
The inshore area has not filled in with bait fish so go out prepared for
the Rockfish and Halibut with Squid!
May 4
There were only a few reports of Salmon being caught near the east
edge of the Soquel Hole. The fishing was best near Pajaro to the east edge
of the Soquel Hole in 220-300 feet of water. There have been a few reports
of Salmon being caught in 80-120 feet of water near Moss Landing and in
Santa Cruz so small boaters may want to troll shallow when the wind comes
up. The wind came up today at 11:00 so get on the water early. The Rock
fishing remains decent around the west side of Santa Cruz. The Lingcod
fishing has been the best in 60-70 feet of water near Natural Bridges.
There have been a few Halibut caught near the Mile Buoy. There has not
been much bait to jig up so make sure you bring extra bait!
May 3
What a difference in water conditions from yesterday to today. The
wind is non existent and the swell is flat calm! The anglers who fished
on the east edge of the Soquel Hole to the area near Pajaro caught 1-6
fish a boat and some anglers had limits by noon. The Salmon are being caught
from 36'50/121'57 to 36'51/121'55. The Salmon are being caught trolling
100-140 feet down. The Krippled Anchovies, Stinky Pinkie Kajikis, Golden
Nugget Spoons, and Red Krocodiles have been doing the best while trolling
for the Salmon. The Rock fishing is still going good for the anglers near
South Rock and near Natural Bridges. There have been some decent reports
of Halibut being caught near the Mile Buoy in 60-70 feet of water. Anglers
are having good luck drifting Squid, Herring, and bouncing Fish Traps on
the bottom.
May 2
The fishing for Salmon was hard today due to heavy winds in the
Monterey Bay. There were some commercial boats working near Pigeon Point
and near south of Moss Landing in 300 feet of water. The few fish that
are being caught are being caught 170-240 feet down. There were a few small
boats near Point Pinos who found a few fish before the water became ugly.
The party boats were fishing in 200-250 feet of water near the hotel of
Seaside. The wind blew all day and is expected to come down in the morning.
May 1
The bite remained the same with some anglers doing good and others
having a hard time finding fish. The best reports were around the edges
of the Soquel Hole and down near Mulligan Hill. The bite near the Point
of Monterey slowed down but there were a few fish caught in the morning.
The wind did come up around noon so most anglers got on the water early
and off early. The Rock fishing was decent for the anglers who worked South
Rock and up near 4 Mile Beach. The Halibut continue to bite out near the
Mile Buoy in 55-70 feet of water. Anglers are catching the Halibut on Sardines,
Squid, and Fish Trap's. The wind is expected to come down Thursday.
April 30
The Salmon bite was about the same around Santa Cruz with just a
few fish being caught near the east edge of the Soquel Hole at 36'51/121'58.
The best fishing came from Monterey and in front of Moss Landing. The numbers
near Moss Landing were around 36'46/121'52, 36'48/121'52 and in front of
the harbor at 36'50/121'51. The Salmon were in the 12-15 pound range and
were caught trolling 120 feet down. There were some bigger fish caught
near the point of Monterey. The wind was not bad until the fog lifted.
April 29
The Salmon fishing was the same today with some anglers catching
some nice fish and others not. There were a few reports from 36'51/121'58
where anglers caught some Salmon 50-120 feet down. The best reports I heard
of were around 36'46/121'52 and 36'48/121'52. There was a boat who caught
some nice fish around 36'51/121'56 near the flats of Pajaro. The Salmon
were caught from 90-160 feet down near Moss Landing. There was one boat
who fished for the Halibut near the Mile Buoy and ended up with 2 nice
fish. The anglers were drifting dead Sardines in 70 feet of water.
April 28
The Salmon fishing was slow on the west side of the Soquel Hole
but there were a few caught near the east edge at 36'52/121'58. The Salmon
were caught trolling 140-180 feet down. The best reports came from the
areas around 36'44/121'57 and 36'44/121'52. The Salmon were caught 100-150
feet down on the Stinky Pinkie, Gold Spoons, and Watermelon Apexes. There
were a few boats who did decent near Point Pinos but the swell and wind
was making it hard to troll. The wind was not bad in the morning but it
did blow around 12:00.
April 27
The Salmon fishing remained slow today unfortunately but there were
a few fish caught near 3 Trees. The only areas we heard were 36'52/122'02
and down near Mulligan Hill near Moss Landing. The few fish caught around
here were caught 160-200 feet down so maybe it is time to fish deeper.
There are some big schools of Salmon being located near Morro Bay so we
should have another big push of Salmon coming our way. The wind was up
so the anglers near Davenport only got in a few hours before trolling home.
There have been a few Halibut caught near the Mile Buoy in 60-70 feet of
water while drifting dead Squid. The Rock fishing opens up Tuesday May
1 so get ready. There have been some small Sea Bass caught near the kelp
by the Capitola Wharf and a few larger Sea Bass seen in 60-70 feet of water
near Pleasure Point!
April 26
The fishing was slower today possibly due to this cold front or
maybe the fish are stuffed with bait. There were a few anglers who caught
limits near 36'52/122'03 but it was a slower bite. There were a few fish
caught up near Davenport but most of the anglers worked near the Soquel
Hole due to a windy morning. The wind did settle down through out the day
and some anglers stayed on the water until 1:00. We will have to see what
happens in the morning. It may be time to look at different areas possibly
up the coast further or down near the black buoy at 36'51/121'53. We will
keep you posted.
April 25
The Salmon bite is still going well for some and slow for others.
The best thing about today was the size of the Salmon has grown. There
were some nice 22-30 pound Salmon weighed in today. The scores ranged from
limits to 1-2 fish from 36'51/122'06 to 36'50/122'10. The wind was down
all day and things look decent for Thursday! There were a few boats who
found limits straight out of Santa Cruz in 190 feet of water. The fish
are here and the size has increased so come give it a try. Most of the
Salmon are being caught 30-60 feet down but around 8:00 am today anglers
found some fish 80-140 feet down.
April 24
The fishing is still going well for the anglers who are fishing
up the coast early. The best area was near 36'51/122'06 to 36'50/122'09.
The fish are still being caught early on the krill balls 25-60 feet down.
The water conditions were perfect today. The bite did slow down after the
morning snap so get out early.
April 23
The fishing is still going good here in Santa Cruz. There were limits
around 36'50/122'01, 36'51/122'03 and 36'50/122'06. The wind was up in
the morning but it settled down in the evening and anglers who went out
in the evening caught limits. It looks like the front may move around Friday
so the wind may be down the rest of the week.
April 22
The fishing remained good here in Santa Cruz on the west side of
the Soquel Hole. There were some limits reported at 36'49/122'03 and 36'50/122'02.
There were some good scores on the east edge of the Soquel Hole at 36'51/121'58.
I fished after working in the morning and ran above the fleet and caught
or 10 fish before 11:30. We fished around 36'51/122'07 to 36'52/122'05.
The wind was not bad and the fishing was wide open. We caught our fish
on Krocodiles, Purple Haze Hoochies, and Green Kajikis. The Salmon were
all near the surface and eating krill. The best depth range was from 25-55
feet down. The bite is on get out here!
April 21
The Salmon bite is still going strong with anglers catching Salmon
on both sides of the Soquel Hole. The best areas I heard of on the east
edge of the Soquel Hole was 36'51/121'57. The anglers who were on the water
early caught limits around 36'50/122'00 and 36'49/122'01. There were some
good scores up the coast as well near 36'50/122'04. The Salmon are still
being caught 25-65 feet down early in the morning and a few anglers are
having some luck 75-100 feet down later in the day. The wind was down all
morning but there was the standard afternoon wind. Anglers are doing best
trolling F.B.R.'s, R.S.K.'s, Glow Krippled Anchovies, Purple Haze Kajikis,
U.V. Hoochies, Watermelon Apexes, and Gold Spoons. There were a few Halibut
caught near the Mile Buoy in 60-70 feet of water. There have been some
Sea bass caught in Capitola. The spring has sprung come fishing!
April 20
The fishing for Salmon is still going strong with almost all anglers
catching their limits near the Soquel Hole. The anglers on the water early
at 36'49/122'00 and 36'50/122'01 were heading home with limits around 8:30.
There were some good scores on the east edge of the Soquel Hole at 36'51/121'59
and 36'51/121'57. I worked in the morning and went out around 8:30 and
caught our 4 fish in about 45 minutes near 36'50/122'02. We caught our
fish on Purple Haze Kajikis with Krill inserts and Rainbow Hot Spots. The
Salmon were all caught from 40-50 feet down. The wind did come up earlier
then expected but it was still fishable. The winds are expected to settle
down this evening and the weekend looks good!
April 19
The Salmon bite is still going strong on the west edge of the Soquel
Hole. The anglers who were on the water early were coming home with limits.
The water was nice all morning and it is expected to be the same if not
better the next few days. Anglers did best trolling R.S.K.'s, Krippled
Anchovies, 50/50 Spoons, Clown Spoons, and Purple Haze Kajikis with Krill
inserts. The time is now come fishing!
April 18
The Salmon bite was the same today near the edge of the Soquel Hole.
Anglers found good action at first light and limited early at 36'49/122'00,
36'50/122'01, and 36'51/121'59. The bite was early then it died off until
11:00 when the wind switched. The weather was nice until noon and the grade
of the fish is still ranging from keeper to 20 pounds. The anglers who
were rolling Krippled Anchovies and F.B.R.'s with Herring did best today.
There were some good reports of anglers catching Salmon 75-110 feet down
on Purple Haze Kajikis, Watermelon Spoons, and Krill scented Glow Kajikis.
The wind may come up a little more tomorrow but it is expected to lay down
Friday according to N.O.A.A.! Get out on the water early and get your Salmon!
April 17
The Salmon bite is still going strong here in Santa Cruz near the
edge of the Soquel Hole Canyon. There were some early limits reported near
the east and the west edge of the Soquel Hole. The bite was hot in the
morning and then it slowed down until the tide and wind changed around
11:00. The Salmon are still being caught in the upper water column but
as the day went on some anglers had better luck fishing 60-100 feet down.
The best numbers were around 36'50/122'00, 36'49/122'01, and 36'51/121'58.
The winds were down all morning but it did start to blow around noon. The
weather looks fine for the next few days just get out there early for the
best bite and before the wind picks up. The anglers are doing well with
Glow green Krippled Anchovies, Red Krocodiles, Half and Half Spoons, Blue
Glow Hoochies, Rainbow Apexes, and Purple Haze Hoochies.
April 16
The Salmon fishing continues to be great here in Santa Cruz. The
area near the edge of the Soquel Hole Canyon has been a hot spot for the
Salmon. Anglers had hot action first thing in the morning at 36'50/122'01,
36'49/122'01 and 36'51/121'58. The Salmon are being caught near the surface
trolling and mooching. The best bet is to troll 25-65 feet down in 250-330
feet of water. The wind was down all morning until noon. I fished near
36'49/122'01 and ended up with 8 nice Salmon!
April 15
The fishing for Salmon was wide open today out of Santa Cruz and
the weather finally settled down. The bite remains hot with anglers coming
in with limits early. The bite is best near the west edge of the Soquel
Hole at 36'50/121'59, 36'49/121'59, 36'49/122'00, and 36'50'/122'02. The
Salmon remain on the surface so the fishing is fairly easy this year. The
most consistent depths for the Salmon have been between 25-70 feet. The
Salmon were biting on Glow Green Krippled Anchovies, Golden Nugget Spoons,
Red Krocodiles, Glow Kajikis, and Krill colored hoochies. The wind was
down all morning and there are a few anglers who are out for the afternoon
bite. The time is now to come fishing in Santa Cruz.
April 14
The weather was not nice today but a few of the bigger 6 pack boats
and some mid sized boats did go fishing for Salmon. The reports were good
once again at the west edge of the Soquel Hole and near the tip of the
Soquel Hole. The best numbers were 36'51/121'59, 36'50/122'00, and 36'50/122'02.
The fish are still chasing krill on the surface in 240-320 feet of water.
The Salmon were caught trolling Watermelon Apexes, Glow Kajikis, Watermelon
F.B.R.'s, Green Krocodiles, and Golden Nugget Spoons! The winds are expected
to slow down after tonight so come fishing.
April 13
The weather was a little crazy last night with lighting and thunder
but it was fishable today. There was some gusty winds and a northwest swell
moving through the area today. The anglers who did go out for the Salmon
did catch some nice fish. The fish are being caught around 36'49/122'03,
36'50/122'01, and 36'48/122'00. The salmon are biting on Golden Nugget
Spoons, Red F.B.R.'s, U.V. Krippled Anchovies, Green Kajikis and Blue Kajikis.
The Salmon are being caught trolling 25-70 feet down in 230-330 feet of
water.
April 12
The Salmon fishing was good today in the morning near 36'49/122'03
for some of the party boats who were mooching on the bait balls early.
The trollers did well in the morning and then the fishing slowed down for
a little bit. There was a good afternoon bite around 12:30 when the wind
switched from the north. The best bet was trolling 30-60 feet down from
36'50/122'01 to 36'49/122'03. There were a few boats who were down near
Moss Landing catching some Salmon. The best report is here in Santa Cruz
so come fishing. The wind was a little grumpy in the morning but it did
settle down through the mid morning.
April 11
The fishing was wide open for Salmon today on the west edge of the
Soquel Hole. I fished near 36'50/122'01 and 36'49/121'00 and caught our
6 fish in less then a half hour. The fish were 45-65 feet down in 280 feet
of water. The Blue Kajiki, Dill Pickle Spoon, and the Purple Haze Hoochies
were on fire today. The weather was nice today with a small amount of wind
and a little swell. It looks like the weather will stay the same. Santa
Cruz is where the bite is hot!
April 10
The Salmon bite is going good today and the seas settled down in
the mid morning. Anglers found great action on the west edge of the Soquel
Hole at 36'50/122'00. The Salmon are being caught 20-75 feet down near
the edge of the canyon. The Golden Nugget Spoon, Watermelon Apex, Watermelon
Glow Krippled Anchovies, Green Krocodiles, Blue Kajikis, and Purple Haze
Hoochies are working best for the Salmon. The Salmon are in the 7-15 pound
range but there are a few 20 pound fish being caught. There are anglers
out this afternoon due to the flat calm seas and they are catching fish.
There were a few good scores near this side of Moss Landing at 36'48/121'52.
April 9
The Salmon bite was a little slower for some anglers down near Moss
Landing while others were in early with limits. The best area down there
was from 36'48/121'52 and 36'47/121'53. I spoke to 3 anglers who had early
limits on the west edge of the Soquel Hole at 36'50/122'00. The Salmon
are being caught high in the water column early in the morning. The majority
of the Salmon are being caught from 35-90 feet down. The wind was not bad
today so come fishing!
April 8
The Salmon bite was good for most of the anglers who fished near
36'48/121'52 and 36'45/121'53. The Salmon are still being caught 40-100
feet down on the edge of the canyon. The Watermelon Apexes, Gold Spoons,
Blue Kajikis, and Krippled Anchovies are working well for the Salmon. There
were a few boats who fished near the west side of the Soquel Hole who caught
some nice Salmon early in the morning. The best numbers near the Soquel
Hole were 36'50/122'00. The wind was down all morning but it did come up
around noon.
April 7
The Salmon season opened today and anglers had a great day. There
were some limits and decent scores around 36'50/122'00. The Salmon were
being caught 30-70 feet down near the edge of the West edge of the Soquel
Hole. The best action for the Salmon was from 36'48/121'52 to 36'46/121'52.
The Salmon are being caught trolling and mooching in that area. The Salmon
are running from 26 inches to about 12 pounds. The wind and swell was down
all morning making it a beautiful day on the water. The Santa Cruz Harbor
entrance has a nice hole punched in it and there was no problem getting
out during the negative tide this morning. There is plenty of Salmon out
here in the Monterey Bay so come fishing!
April 4
The P.F.M.C. Hotline (1800-662-9825) has announced the Salmon season
will open on April 7. The size is 24 inches and a 2 fish limit. Get ready
the weather looks good and there has been some incidental catches near
the Soquel Hole down 75 feet.
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