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6 days ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
Chris’ Fishing Trips posted half to full limits of nearshore rockfish and up to 12 lingcod on Check Mate trips this week. J&M Charters hosted 11 anglers aboard Kahuna on Monday and they did well with client and crew limits of 120 rockfish plus 12 of the toothy lingcod. Fishing in the Monterey area is noticeably better when heading south past Point Pinos. The Carmel Highlands, Stillwater Cove area and especially the areas near Point Sur provide quicker limits and bigger fish.
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1 week ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
The last day for deepwater rockfishing in our area was Wednesday. Many anglers are disappointed because deepwater rockfish species on average are usually larger than their inshore cousins. Some, especially the chilipeppers, are also highly desirable as one of the best rock cod for table fare. Chilipeppers are only located in the deeper portions of the bay along with a few other RCG species such as the greenblotched rockfish.
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2 weeks ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
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3 weeks ago | 
fresnobee.com | Allen Bushnell
Charter operations and private boaters enjoyed decent conditions this week all along the Monterey Bay. Deep water rockfishing has been the name of the game this month. A steady increasing legal bycatch of Petrale sole has been notable as well. "Today, rockfishing was very slow," said skipper Rodney Armstrong, of Santa Cruz Coastal Charters, on Tuesday. "All the fish are plugged with krill. But the sole did not disappoint.
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3 weeks ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
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1 month ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
The 2025 rockfish season opener can only be described as “anti-climactic.” Weather and sea conditions effectively kept all the boats inside at the docks on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Chris’ Sportfishing in Monterey sent out both the Caroline and Check Mate on Thursday, but fish counts were not in yet at the time of this reporting. The rolling rainstorms from last week may be over, but some mixed up weather conditions still remain.
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1 month ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
Only a few more days to wait. The 2025 rockfish season opens Tuesday. This first month of rockfishing will be limited to the deep waters only. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife prohibits any RCG take “shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line, which is a series of connected way points defined in Federal regulations (50 CFR Part 660, Subpart C). So, what’s the easiest way to get out on the water to look for your next limit of rockfish?
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1 month ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
No one did much fishing this past week in the Monterey Bay area. Conditions were just too rough, even for most surfcasters. If the wind and swells remain moderate, fishing for tasty sanddabs and sole is still very productive. Dungeness crab season will remain open until June 30. The extent and shape of salmon season is still to be finally determined, as ABC organizations continue their studies and talks.
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2 months ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
It’s hard to believe, but the Sand Crab Classic Perch Derby celebrated its 20th year over the weekend. It’s all in support of and a benefit for the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project, but really it boils down to having a blast. We say “It’s about fish, family, friends and fun!”Entrants had to move quickly when registration opened in January. The derby is capped at 300 entries due to facility limits. This year’s contest sold out online in less than two hours.
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2 months ago | 
santacruzsentinel.com | Allen Bushnell
We’re seeing more surf perch on the beaches, and more congregation of perch schools at certain sandy beaches at certain times and tides. It’s the beginning of spawning season so the fish are hungry and aggressive Originally Published: March 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM PST
