Fresh Emeryville Fishing Reports

After a slow down the last couple of weeks due to big tides and cold water, bigger fish are coming over the rail in better numbers the past few days. Boats ate starting to report better numbers and better grade of Halibut from the central bay with Striped Bass being fairly consistent for the past 2 weeks. There are dates with good tides still available in May and later this summer. Get on the books while they’re still available.

Our private charter of four made a strong call and agreed to postpone their day to Saturday due to high winds. It was the right call. 24 hours later and we had 70 degree temps with a light breeze. The day started out gorgeous with glass calm water and a beautiful 20 minute cruise out to where we've been getting fish recently. The timing was perfect as we put in right at the first push of water for the outgoing tide. It didn't take long, and as soon as we were done with our morning lesson on how the sturgeon bite, we got bit! It was game on with solid hook set. The fish took us for a ride around the boat, stayed close to home for a bit before lowering her shoulders and heading down river. It was almost time to pull the anchor and roll with the fish when our angler Joe did a great job of turning her around and getting her to work her way back to us. But she wasn't having it, and decided to turn her head again. When she did, there was a collective "sigh" when the tip of tthe road popped up in that all too familiar action. Yes, the hook pulled. Just a little too much pressure and the hook was'nt set as good as we thought. It was a great battle that lasted for 15 minutes and we're calling it a long distance release on a fish that was 100% an oversized Sturgeon that was going back regardless. We had some other missed solid opportunities, but the fish ended up being a little passive on their bites throughout a fairly large tide. We ended the day with a HOT under size that jumped completely out of the water before coming aboard and and our crew got to examine their first sturgeon. We have some March and early April dates available if you want to get in on the spring action, please let us know. Send a message, text, call or DM. You can find us on major Social Media Outlets and Online. Tight lines Captain Matt

With water temperture slowly rising, the fish are becoming more and more aggressive. This past week the fish gods blessed us with multiple hook ups on our trips. Last Wednesday our Guest Tom with his two sons were on it and pulled two fish (White Sturgeon) in excess of 6 feet long (overall length) to the boat. One was in excess of 100 pounds. What a day! If you're interested in getting in on our Wednesday special, please see below! Wednesday March 13 looks to be a beutiful day TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AN OPPORTUNITY TO FISH THE EMPTY BAY WATERS (NO OTHER BOATS/FISHERMAN) AT A DISCOUNT. WE WILL TARGET STURGEON ON WEDNESDAYS THROUGH APRIL 3RD! THIS TRIP IS OFFERED AS AN OPEN LOAD OR PRIVATE CHAERTER. YOU CAN BOOK 1 OR 6 ANGLERS. ANGLERS 5 AND 6 ARE OFFERED AT ONLY $100 FOR A PARTY OF 6 IF YOU HAVE AT LEAST ONE FRIEND WE WILL LOCK THE BOAT UP AND MAKE IT PRIVATE FOR YOU. START AND FINISH TIMES ARE NEGOTIABLE FOR PRIVATE TRIPS THE FISH ARE ON THE SPRING BITE! 3/10 Update: Wenesday March 13th is a go for an open load. The trip is a go. Weather and tides look great! Message me or book if you want to get in on the action.

EPIC WINTER SEASON CONTINUES (SEE BELOW FOR SPECIAL OFFER) The fishing this winter has been one of the best seasons in years. Two years in a row with substantial water flows has the sturgeon acting in a predictably aggressive manner. Fish have been showing up in solid numbers. They're jumping, they're on the sonar and those who are chasing them are having unusual success. Are you a solo fisherman who wants to get on a boat and spend the day fishing AND CHASING THE FISH OF A LIFETIME? This might be a trip for you! March 6th is a open load trip with one person scheduled. This trip is a go. I will lock up the boat when next angler books (1-4 more). So if you want to jump on a boat and go fishing on this exclusive offer trip, (regardless if you are a single or its you and your 3 best buddies) go to our trips page and select the open load option for March 6th. Price is $250.00.