Allen Bushnell

1 week ago | sanluisobispo.com | Allen Bushnell

Weather continues to be a limiting fishing factor for anglers on Monterey Bay. Daily high winds have cut some trips short, though limits of rockfish were not uncommon for the folks who got out early and fished the right spots. For rock cod anglers, the adage is true on both ends of the bay, "The farther you go, the bigger the fish and quicker the limits." Problem is, when the wind comes up, the ocean gets choppy, making longer trips slower, more uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous.

1 week ago | santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell

Weather continues to be a limiting fishing factor for anglers on Monterey Bay. Daily high winds have cut some trips short, though limits of rockfish were not uncommon for the folks who got out early and fished the right spots. For rock cod anglers, the adage is true on both ends of the bay, “The farther you go, the bigger the fish and quicker the limits.” Problem is, when the wind comes up, the ocean gets choppy, making longer trips slower, more uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous.

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Allen Bushnell

Nearshore rockfish are providing limits for local anglers in Monterey. The rocky coast and reefs between Point Pinos and Carmel has been very productive for reds, yellows, blue and black rockfish, plus the occasional lingcod. Shell beds and flat sandy stretches from Del Monte Beach up past Sand City is halibut country now for anglers fishing 30-70 feet of water. Nearby squid spawns hold the possibility of white sea bass, though no one has reported a sea bass catch yet.

2 weeks ago | santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell

Nearshore rockfish are providing limits for local anglers in Monterey. The rocky coast and reefs between Point Pinos and Carmel has been very productive for reds, yellows, blue and black rockfish, plus the occasional lingcod. Originally Published: May 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM PDT

3 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Allen Bushnell

Ocean water temperature is averaging between three and four degrees warmer than usual, all around the Monterey Bay. This is great news for anglers as summertime conditions typically foster the maximum opportunity for fishing a wide variety of ‘normal' species in our area. Warmer water can also provide for some unusual catches, such as the big calico bass caught by Santa Cruz's Erik Andreassen on Tuesday.