Summary: Weak tides all this week and then gangbusters next Friday (11/21).  Now is a good time to focus on resident species.
 
 

STRIPED BASS: Last week's strong tidal push moved the bass up the system.  Best bets, such as they are, would be live bait presentation from China Camp through Rodeo and then again adjacent the Suisun.  Some plugging action to be found at San Quentin and Loch Lomond, plus a little push south of the 'Stick.

STURGEON:  Some fish are getting caught in South Bay by the bridges, or along the Carquinez corridor for those with patience and heavy sinkers.   This time of the year it would not be out of line to check out Emeryville or Alameda either, the latter of which is reporting a few diamondbacks by the Ferry.  Rain will help.

PERCH:  Fairly good on Berkeley Pier and along the rocky walls for black perch on pile worms.  The Gate towers are so-so.  The surf is still hairy but productive for grubbers and bait tossers alike.
 

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES:  One last hurrah for salmon took place these past few days at Benicia.  Sharks and rays are slow to take the hook.  Kingfish are available in large quantities just about anywhere.   Note: this is your last week of 2003 for rockfish.  The season is shutting down at Midnight 11/21 due to recommendations by the PFMC which the DFG has adopted.   Some controversy brewing over claims that all groundfish are included in this closure except sand dabs.  So, this would mean leopard sharks, dogfish, and even the starry flounder ar off the okay list.  For details: here.