Fishing conditions for Goat Rock, CA
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 17
8:11 PM
humidity
57%uv index
0lowcloud cover
4%visibility
24kmmoon rise
14:09AMmoon
new moon
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Goat Rock, CA Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Goat Rock, CA, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Goat Rock, CA.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:23 AM, sunset: 06:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:09 PM and moonset at 10:29 PM.
About this spot
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Goat Rock, CA Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Goat Rock, CA, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Goat Rock, CA.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:23 AM, sunset: 06:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:09 PM and moonset at 10:29 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Goat Rock is a dramatic rocky headland at the mouth of the Russian River in Sonoma County, California, offering some of the most productive rocky reef fishing on the Northern California coast. Lingcod, rockfish, cabezon, and barred surf perch are the primary targets in the kelp and rocky reef environment surrounding this iconic landmark. Its position at the Russian River mouth also creates occasional opportunities for salmon fishing in season. Spot Features: Goat Rock Beach is a rugged rocky coastline in Sonoma County, California, at the mouth of the Russian River, where the combination of rocky reef, kelp beds, and the river's freshwater outflow creates diverse habitat. Lingcod and cabezon are targeted by casting or jigging from the rocks or shallow water fishing, rockfish are caught on jigs and live bait near the kelp beds, surf perch anglers wade the wave break with small jigs and sand crabs. Seasonality: Lingcod are most accessible at Goat Rock from late winter through spring (February through May) when they move shallower for spawning, and again in fall (September through November). Rockfish and cabezon are year-round targets in the rocky kelp habitat, though regulated seasons may limit rockfish harvest. Barred surf perch are accessible from the beach year-round in the surf zone, most active in spring and summer.
