Hey there, fellow Bay Area anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 17, 2025.

We've got a high tide at 12:03 PM today, hitting 6.1 feet, with a low of 0.3 feet at 6:27 PM. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset will be at 7:16 PM. Weather's looking decent - partly cloudy with highs around 64°F and a light westerly breeze.

Fish activity has been picking up nicely as we head deeper into spring. Striped bass are showing up in good numbers, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-15 pound range. California halibut action is also improving, especially around Angel Island and Alcatraz. We're even seeing some early season salmon, though the season doesn't officially open for another couple weeks.

For stripers, folks are having luck with swimbaits like the Tsunami Swim Shad in pearl white, as well as topwater lures early in the morning. Halibut are hitting on live anchovies or swimbaits bounced along the bottom. Don't forget about the perch either - they're biting well on pile worms or small pieces of shrimp.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying the Berkeley Flats for halibut or the Alameda Rock Wall for stripers. The waters around Treasure Island have also been productive lately. For you shore anglers, Crissy Field and Fort Point have been producing some nice catches.

Live bait has been the ticket lately, with anchovies and shiner perch being top choices. If you're using artificials, white or chartreuse have been good colors. For you sturgeon hunters, ghost shrimp and eel are your best bets.

Remember to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. And don't forget, the salmon season opens on April 1st, so get those rods ready!

Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.