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Giant White Sea Bass in Monterey Bay

By: John Whitley

This huge white seabass was caught in Monterey Bay, CA in October of 2009. It weighed a little over 70 pounds. I floated a dead market squid about 20 feet below the surface. The water was very still that day and it was hard to get the line out so I tied an empty water bottle and used it as a kite to get the bait away from the boat. Worked great. The fish would not bite for us close to the boat. We ended up catching a couple that day. When the squid are in the bay, so are the "ghosts" as they are called.

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Originally posted 2010-01-24 18:59:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Anderson: This has not been the best location for bass fishing over the last week or so, as most of the bass coming out of the area are small. Those who are using a drop shot are having the greatest success with the small bass. Head to around 15 feet deep in order to get the best fishing in the lake.

Berryessa: you are going to have to head deeper if you want to get the best fishing in the area. Most are in schools that are deeper than usual. Spooning is probably going to provide you with the best shot at success.

Camanche: Those who are heading to the area for trout should know that they need to get around 35 feet deep. Those who are looking to get bass are going to need to head to the location in the morning, and will want to use plastics. Catfish are not too deep, making them somewhat easy to catch for those who are using chicken livers as bait.

Calero: There are a lot of weeds at this particular location, making it somewhat difficult for bass fishermen. The bass are hiding in the weeds, making it that much more difficult.

Chesbro: Catfish bites have been slow at best in this location over the last week. Bass has been relatively slow as well.

Coyote: This has not been a prime location for bass fishing this week, as the bite has been slow at best. Use a drop shot in deep water if you are trying to get a decent bite.

Del Valle: If you head near the dam you will find a fairly good catfish bite. Someone pulled up a 14-pound catfish this week. Those who are looking for trout are going to want to head to this location, thanks to the 500 pound plant of trout that went in over the last week. If you are looking for bass, you are going to want to head to the narrows.

Los Vaqueros: Those who are looking for a strong striped bass bite will be happy with this location. Those who are looking for a decent catfish bite will also want to head here. Head toward the rock wall if you are looking for the best location at the lake.

McAlpine: You will be able to find some small trout in the area, thanks to some of the more recent plants at the lake. Use power bait if you want to grab trout. Use Senkos if you are looking to grab bass. There are some catfish being caught by those who are using Nightcrawlers.

Monterey: Head to this spot if you are looking for strong white sea bass. The boats that went out over the last week managed to grab some great numbers.

New Melones: You are going to have to get to about 25 feet deep if you want to catch the bass. They are going deeper and in the cooler water. Do not head to this location if you are looking for a strong trout bite. If you are looking for catfish, this will be a good location for you this week.

Parkway: If you are looking for catfish, head to this location. The catfish is really all that is biting at Parkway – trout is slow at beast. Head to the back cove if you want to get the best catfish.

Pardee: Catfish are biting a little, but the bite is considered slow. Trout are pretty slow as well, as are bass. Overall a poor location for fishing this week.

Quarry Lakes: This has been a strong location for both trout and catfish all week.

San Luis Reservoir: There are some pretty solid small stripers that are being picked up with anchovies at this location. Head to the forebay if you want the best fishing. The main lake is also producing some good-sized bass.

San Pablo Reservoir: Those who are looking for a strong bass bite will find it here. Those who are looking to get some good bass will want to get to around 15 feet deep. Catfish is good as usual, on the shore from the dam to the pines. This lake is only open until October 31^st.

Shasta: The morning is providing a good bass bite, as they are looking for the topwaters. Use worms and tubes in browns if you want the best bite. You are going to need to get up to 25 feet deep if you want the best bite at the lake. Head near the dam, as this is where the best catches are coming in.

UVAS: Strong location for both catfish and bass this week. If you want the best bite use large minnows.

Rivers and Deltas

Frank’s Tract: The morning is producing a strong striper catch for anyone using topwaters. Black bass are heading for crankbaits near weed mats.

Sacramento: Limits of Salmon were coming in at the lower portion of the river. Trout fishing has been pretty strong.

Trinity: Head toward the upstream if you are looking for the best salmon bite. Use spinners if you are trying to get salmon. Head from Junction City to Del Loma if you want to hit up the strongest fishing location on the river.

Photo Credits: Matt Carman

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Lakes and Saltwater

Anderson: Those who are looking for some decent small bass bites are going to need to get to about 15 feet deep. The fishing has been a little difficult thanks to the recent cold front. The fish are going down further in the water, making them harder to get.

Berkeley: Best spot for Salmon fishing, as Salmon season will be over in less than a week. Rock Cod is also strong for the area.

Berryessa: If you are looking to get a strong bass bite you should look to the outside of the weed beds. You are going to have to go deeper under the water at this location as well. Fishing has been slow, but rewarding for those who show patience.

Camanche: Head to this area after the sun sets if you want to get some of the best catfish fishing in the area. Head out to the main lake if you want to be able to catch some trout. The trout are swimming deeper than usual.

Capitola: Sardines have been the name of the game at Capitola, with large pulls coming in. Halibut is not as strong as it used to be. The same can be said for the Rock Cod Fishing in the area.

Chabot: There are plants going in every week in the area, hoping to eventually spark some strong catfish fishing. 500 pounds went in during the last week, but fishermen still fail to see any rewards from that plant.

Calero: Head toward the weed beds and directly outside of those beds for the best fishing in the area.

Chesbro: Head out to this location with chicken livers if you want some strong bite. Catfish are taking the chicken livers. Look for catfish up to 10 pounds.

Clear: Those heading to the area for bass fishing will be disappointed, while those who are looking for catfish will be impressed. The bass are going deeper, making them harder to catch. Head to Cache Creek if you want to get a strong catfish bite.

Coyote: This has been a rough location for fishing this week. The bass fishing is on and off, making for weak or empty pulls.

Del Valle: Head toward the dam if you are looking for the best fishing at this location. The striped bass are catching fairly easily at the dam, as are the catfish. Some trout are being picked up around the Narrows.

Emeryville: This location is getting Rock Cod limits on a somewhat regular basis. Halibut, as in other locations, has been relatively slow and low.

Lake San Antonio: This area has started to slow down, as far as fishing is concerned. The dam is the best location for fishing at this spot.

Loch Lomond: Head out in the morning if you are looking to be able to pick up some bass. Bluegill has been somewhat strong in the area.

Los Vaqueros: Head to the shallows if you are looking to get strong bites of catfish and striped bass. There have been reports of 15 pound stripers and 21 pound catfish over the last two weeks.

McAlpine: A relatively strong location for most of the fish. Those heading to the area will find strong catfish, trout, and bass fishing.

Monterey: Rock Cod limits are hit or miss, depending on the wind and the weather. White sea bass has been strong.

New Hogan: Those who have been heading out to New Hogan for striped bass will find that the fishing is starting to pick back up. Bass fishing is still somewhat difficult, however, as the fish are at least 20 feet below the surface of the water.

Pacifica: Those who are looking for Perch are going to want to head to the area. Striper fishing has been inconsistent at best.

Pardee: One of your last chances to get in a strong Kokanee bite for some time. Trout fishing is somewhat decent in the area. If you are looking for catfish, head to the south end of the lake. If you want to get in some bass fishing, head toward the river arm.

Pillar Point: Cod and Halibut are strong at this location, making it a good spot for overall fishing.

Quarry Lakes: Fishing has been anything but good in the area, with few bites of any type of fish. The only somewhat decent fishing in the area has been bass fishing.

San Luis Reservoir: Head to the area with works and anchovies if you are looking to get some of the better striped bass in the region. Head to the forebay for the best bites in the area.

San Pablo Reservoir: Those who are looking for catfish will be happy to know that the catfish bite is picking up in the area. Head to Scow Canyon and the Boat Launch area to find the best fishing at this location.

UVAS: Catfish are seemingly non-existent in the area, making it a difficult place for a strong catch. Bass are biting at night, however, giving some hope for the next week.

Deltas

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Rio Vista: This area continues to have stronger and stronger outings for those with patience. Head to Decker Island and Old Dairy for the best fishing spots available.

Photo Credits: Pascal Vuylsteker

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Lakes/Saltwater:

Anderson: You are going to have to get about 30 feet under water or further to be able to get a lot of the bass in the area. If you are looking for Bluegill, head out to the south end of the lake.

Berkeley: Strong location for rock cod and a somewhat decent location for salmon. Head to the area for some good salmon fishing, as compare to some of the other places they may be.

Berryessa: Head to the creek channels and the offshore structure to find the best Bass bite in the area. Most need to get about 30 feet deep or more.

Camanche: Bass fishing has been strong in the area, and trout fishing has been somewhat decent. Head toward the dam and toward Hat Island for the best trout fishing.

Capitola: Striped bass have been few and far between over the last week. Has been a decent location for perch and kingfish, but a somewhat disappointing location for halibut. Those looking for Albacore are going to want to head out to the weather buoy that is around 25 miles out.

Chabot: This has not been the best location for fishing this week, as there are few large fish in the area.

Calero: Frogs are managing to catch a somewhat decent bass bite in the area.

Chesbro: Also a somewhat weak location for any type of fishing this week.

Clear: Yet another in the string of locations that have seen weak fishing this week. Clear is best for those using drop shots, but even then the fish are barely biting.

Contra Loma: There is going to be a catfish plant within the next week, which should turn this into a decent catfish fishing area.

Coyote: This has been a great location for bass fishing this week. Those who are looking for some other catches in the area will be able to find some Bluegill and some Crappie.

Del Valle: Head to Heron Bay, Ghost Cove, and Swallow Bay to get the best striped bass fishing in the area. Catfish should be somewhat strong, as a plant of Catfish has gone in within the last week and a half. Catfish are being found at the South end and at the East Beach.

Emeryville: Arguable the best location for rock cod fishing over the last few weeks. Many boats are coming back with limits.

Loch Lomond: Bass fishing is not as good as it has been in the area, thanks to high heat levels. You are going to need to et deep if you want to get any of the bass in the area.

Monterey: Rock Cod is also strong in the area, with limits coming back on a regular basis.

Pacifica: Those who have been looking for a decent striped bass bite in the area have been out of luck. May want to skip out on this location for the next week.

Pardee: This is going to be a great location for those who are looking to get in some good trout fishing next week. There will be a plant of 1,000 pounds of trout.

Pillar Point: Rock Cod has been somewhat strong in the area, with some getting the limits they are looking for. Anyone looking for white sea bass will need to move on, as they are not at this location anymore.

Quarry Lakes: This location continues to baffle fishermen as plants of both trout and catfish have failed to bring about strong bites of either. Bass are becoming stronger in the area though, making it a somewhat decent fishing location.

San Francisco Bay: Halibut bite is somewhat strong to those who head out to the North Bar outside of the Golden Gate Bridge. Head to Red Rock for strong halibut and strong striped bass. Sharks, Perch, and Rays are found off of the Pier.

San Luis Reservoir: Those who have been looking for a strong striper bite have been somewhat disappointed at best. The area is failing to produce a large amount of legal stripers. Head out there in the early morning if you are trying to catch a bite.

San Pablo Reservoir: Fishing should pick up in the area any day now, thanks to a huge catfish plant. The plant that went in was over 2,400 pounds of catfish. If you are looking for some small spotted bass, head to the rock wall.

Santa Cruz: Albacore has been in the area for those who manage to get 25 miles out. Most are going to be in the 20 to 30 pound range.

Shasta: Somewhat decent fishing spot over the last week, with some decent bass fishing and some somewhat decent trout fishing. Get to around 60 feet deep to get a good amount of trout in.

UVAS: Still a good location for those who are looking to get a good catfish bite. Head to the area at night if you are looking to get in some bass fishing.

Deltas:

Frank’s Tract: Black Bass have been somewhat strong in the area, although the fish that are coming out of the area have been somewhat small. Head to Washington Cut and False River if you are looking for a strong striped bass bite.

Rio Vista: Rio Vista Bridge and Decker Island are the two strongest locations in the area for those who are looking to pick up some Stripers.

Photo Credits: Ol' Florida Boy

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