Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your San Francisco Bay fishing report for March 21, 2025. Let's dive right in!

First off, we're looking at a high tide of 5.14 feet at 4:11 AM, followed by a low of 0.56 feet at 11:34 AM. The next high tide hits at 8:10 PM, reaching 3.72 feet. Sunrise is at 7:11 AM, with sunset at 7:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, we're in for a partly cloudy day with highs around 62°F and a light westerly breeze. Not too shabby for a spring day on the bay!

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass action has been heating up lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 5-10 pound range. California halibut are also making a strong showing, especially around Angel Island and Alcatraz. We've even heard whispers of a few early season salmon, though remember the season doesn't officially open for another month.

For you striper chasers, swimbaits like the Tsunami Swim Shad in pearl white have been killer, as well as topwater lures in the early morning hours. If you're targeting halibut, live anchovies or swimbaits bounced along the bottom are your best bet. Don't forget about the perch either - they're biting well on pile worms or small pieces of shrimp.

As for 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 producing lately.

Lastly, don't forget your 2025 fishing license, and remember that no perch may be kept in the bay from April 1 to August 1, except for shinerperch with a 20 fish limit. For you sturgeon enthusiasts, it's catch and release only this season.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the next report!