half moon bay salmon Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for half moon bay salmon in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Bradwent out on the 27th, it was misty as heck. fished for a bit, but only got 1 salmon at 9lbs. used a spinner, and it was tough with the visibility. still had a blast just being out there. wish I could’ve snagged more tho!
Report #2
👤 Sarawent out on the 24th, still overcast. got 2 salmon, one was a nice 11lbs! used a purple squid lure, it worked better than I thought. wind was annoying but not too bad. felt good to get some action even if it wasn't a lot. enjoyed the day!
Report #3
👤 Mikeon the water on the 22nd, not much going on. overcast but the fish were tough. only caught 1 salmon, about 8lbs. threw everything at em but no luck. fished deep water near the pier, nothing biting. kinda frustrating day but hey, it is fishing!
Report #4
👤 Carlosfished half moon bay on 5/13. weather was pretty rough, blew hard. still managed to land 3 nice salmon, biggest was 14lbs! used a flashers rig with some anchovies. hit like a freight train. fog rolled in, couldn’t see where we were after a while lol.
Report #5
👤 Jakehit the bay on the 11th, same ol’ dreary overcast skies. caught 2 salmon, one was decent size like 10lbs. my buddy missed a big one tho, went straight for the rock pile and snapped the line! used a pink hoochie, it was hot for a bit but then died out.
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at half moon bay salmon are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Focus on areas where fresh water meets salt water
Use live or fresh bait for best results in bay fishing
Fish around structure like docks, pilings, and oyster beds
Pay attention to tidal movements and wind direction
