Monterey bay Fishing Forecast

39.2725° N, 120.916° W

Fishing conditions for Monterey bay

Today Tomorrow Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
sunrise 06:52
sunset 19:00

Biting score

75%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, September 24
1:40 PM

CloudyDay2
30° FEELS LIKE26°
wind
4.5 m/s GUSTS6.75 m/s
101.1 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
18%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
24km
moon rise
17:10AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • 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 Saturday (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Monterey bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 06:52 AM, sunset: 07:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:10 PM and moonset at 3:37 AM.

About this spot

  • 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 Saturday (8 AM peak), Sunday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Monterey bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 06:52 AM, sunset: 07:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:10 PM and moonset at 3:37 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Monterey 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.
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