Fishing conditions for Monterey bay
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 25
11:50 AM
humidity
12%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:59AMmoon
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Monterey bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Monterey bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Monterey bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:56 AM, sunset: 08:24 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, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:22 AM.
About this spot
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Monterey bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Monterey bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Monterey bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 05:56 AM, sunset: 08:24 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, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:22 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Monterey Bay is a National Marine Sanctuary and one of the most biodiverse and productive marine environments on the Pacific Coast, home to Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and outstanding sportfishing for yellowtail, rockfish, lingcod, and Pacific halibut. The bay's extraordinary marine upwelling creates exceptional fishing conditions that have made it a legendary California fishing destination. Spot Features: Monterey Bay is a large crescent-shaped bay in Monterey County, California, one of the most biologically productive marine environments on the Pacific Coast. Yellowtail are targeted by trolling and casting to schooling fish near the surface, rockfish by jigging over rocky structure and in kelp beds, lingcod with large swimbaits near the bottom, halibut by drifting live anchovies. Seasonality: Yellowtail (California yellowtail) are the primary nearshore target in Monterey Bay from late spring through fall (May-November) when baitfish concentrations attract them. Rockfish are year-round residents of the deep-water kelp and rocky structure, most accessible from spring through fall. Lingcod are most available in spring and fall. Pacific halibut can be encountered in summer and fall.
