For October 5, 2024, in the San Francisco Bay, here’s what you can expect:

First off, the weather is looking pretty favorable with partly cloudy skies and a mild temperature range of around 58 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset will be at 6:30 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.

Tides are an important factor, and today you're looking at a high tide at 10:34 AM and a low tide at 4:17 PM. The tidal changes can significantly impact fish activity, especially for species like halibut and rockfish.

Speaking of fish activity, yesterday was a great day for fishing in the Bay. Boats like the Flash 1 and Flash 2, operated by Captain Steve Talmadge, reported excellent catches. They landed limits of lingcod, rockfish, and halibut, with some notable catches including large halibut and a 4.5 lb black rockfish.

For lures and bait, it's been successful to use a variety of methods. For halibut, using live bait such as anchovies or herring has been effective. For rockfish and lingcod, jigs and squid lures have been working well. Striped bass have also been biting on lures like topwater baits and soft plastics.

Some hot spots to consider include the areas outside the Bay, particularly around the Farallon Islands, and inside the Bay near the Berkeley Flats and the Emeryville Marina. These areas have been producing consistent catches of halibut, rockfish, and striped bass.

Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing in the San Francisco Bay, so make sure to get out there and take advantage of the good conditions.