California · Monterey Canyon head / shelf-edge, not Wharf 2 · Offshore
Approximately 10.8 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Near low tide
Next high tide
Sep 5, 2026, 8:02 AM
In 7 hr 12 min
3.6 ft MLLW
Previous
Low · Sep 5, 2026, 12:34 AM · 0.1 ft MLLW
Following
Low · Sep 5, 2026, 11:08 AM · 3.3 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Monterey · NOAA 9413450
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
No representative tidal-current prediction station is configured for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Monterey Harbor rockfish, lingcod, and California halibut fishery
Central Coast harbor / Wharf 2 / Coast Guard breakwater plus kelp-adjacent boat water. Honest catalog targets are rockfish, lingcod, California halibut, and surfperch. Chinook is a boat landing when the Monterey-and-South ocean-salmon table is open. Kelp bass is not treated as a verified Monterey Harbor primary.
Fishery type
Central coast harbor groundfish
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Monterey Municipal Wharf 2 · Coast Guard Breakwater · Harbor and kelp-adjacent sand
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 15, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Rockfish, lingcod, and California halibut are the honest harbor fishery. Chinook is boat-only when the ocean-salmon table is open. Do not treat kelp bass as a verified Monterey Harbor primary.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Lingcod
Primary
Ophiodon elongatus
No seasonal pulse known
California halibut
Primary
Paralichthys californicus
Also called California flounder
Typical seasonal window: MAY — AUGUST
Year-round typical presence remains an occurrence class. The encoded window is the labeled peak fishing opportunity, not a legal season.
Barred surfperch
Secondary
Amphistichus argenteus
No seasonal pulse known
Chinook salmon
SeasonalRegulations vary annually
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Typical Seasonal Targets
California halibut — MAY — AUGUST
Chinook salmon — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
City harbor, Wharf 2, and Coast Guard breakwater. Catalog coordinates are NOAA 9413450. A license is not required on a qualifying public pier.
Primary hazards
Cold water, boat traffic, and nearby no-take MPAs. Confirm current MPA boundaries before fishing.
Fishery considerations
Afternoon northwest wind is common. Swell wraps onto the breakwater.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
