monterey bay surf Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for monterey bay surf in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Tinaback to the surf again, still cloudy but not as windy as before. caught a bunch of smaller surf perch again, nothing huge but they were fun. using a light tackle setup, 8 lb line. always a blast at the beach!
Report #2
👤 Jordantook the kayak out today in the overcast weather. found some shelter from the wind. got a nice big bonito! probably around 5 lbs? used a feather jig, and man, what a fight it gave me!
Report #3
👤 Mikecloudy skies again but hit the beach just in time for the low tide. caught a bunch of smaller halibut, like 2-3 lbs each. using swimbaits and jig heads. tough fishing, but I love the thrill of it!
Report #4
👤 Ellawent out in the rain this mornin. surprisingly, it was kinda fun! landed a few decent perch, smallest was about a pound. using bloodworms on a drop shot rig. got soaked but it was worth it for those bites!
Report #5
👤 Carlosthe wind was crazy today! still managed to catch a couple of nice rockfish tho. used a lighter rod with 15 lb test, worked pretty well in the surf. weather was rough but that’s fishing right?
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at monterey bay surf 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
