Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let's dive right in!

We've got a high tide of 7.05 feet at 6:53 AM and a low tide of 1.48 feet at 2:20 PM. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:26 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with highs around 62°F and a light westerly breeze. Perfect conditions for a day on the water!

Fishing activity has been picking up lately as we head into spring. Striped bass are starting to show up in good numbers, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-10 pound range. California halibut action is also improving, especially around Angel Island and Alcatraz. A few lucky folks have even landed some early season salmon, though the season doesn't officially open for another month.

For stripers, guys 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.

Remember, the perch regulations change on April 1st, so get your fill now before the season closes in the bay. Sturgeon fishing is catch-and-release only, but there have been some nice ones hooked recently.

For bait, nothing beats live anchovies or shiner perch if you can get your hands on them. If you're using artificials, try white or chartreuse plastics to mimic the local baitfish.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water!