These values are tidal-current predictions, not real-time observed currents. They describe conditions near this prediction station rather than the entire surrounding coastal area.
Data coverage
This station provides max-current and slack-water events, but not a continuous current-speed timeline.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
San Francisco Golden Gate striped bass and salmon shore fishery
Golden Gate / Fort Point waterfront — not the entire San Francisco Bay. Honest catalog targets are striped bass, seasonal Chinook when the SF ocean-salmon table is open, California halibut, and surfperch. Ocean coho retention is prohibited. This is not a Northeast tautog clone.
Fishery type
Golden gate striped bass salmon
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Golden Gate / Fort Point rock and riprap · Torpedo Wharf public pier · Tide-affected Gate current edges
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 15, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Striped bass are the year-round Gate target. Chinook only when the SF ocean-salmon table is open. California halibut is a documented SF Bay complex fishery. Inside-bay perch seasons differ from the open coast.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
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Striped bass
Primary
Morone saxatilis
Currently in a typical seasonal window
Typical seasonal window: JUNE — OCTOBER
Year-round typical presence remains an occurrence class. The encoded window is the labeled peak fishing opportunity, not a legal season.
Chinook salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annually
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
California halibut
Secondary
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
Currently in a typical seasonal window
Typical seasonal window: AUGUST — MARCH
Typical Seasonal Targets
Striped bass — JUNE — OCTOBER
Chinook salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
California halibut — MAY — AUGUST
Barred surfperch — AUGUST — MARCH
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
How to Fish San Francisco Golden Gate
Typical September approaches include current-edge and waterfront casting and halibut and perch along the gate waterfront for Striped bass and Barred surfperch.
Current-edge and waterfront casting
Cast along Gate current edges and waterfront rock for striped bass and seasonal salmon when CDFW seasons are open.
Best for
Striped bass
Modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Setup
Gate waterfront setup
Halibut and perch along the Gate waterfront
Fish sand and current edges for California halibut and perch. Confirm inside-bay perch seasons.
Best for
Barred surfperch
Modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Setup
Gate waterfront setup
Common Tackle Setups
Gate waterfront setup
Shore spinning for striped bass, seasonal salmon, and halibut. Do not clone Northeast tautog/bluefish presentations.
Rod
8–10 ft spinning rod suited to harbor or waterfront casting
Reel
Spinning reel with a smooth drag
Main line
20–40 lb braid
Leader
Fluorocarbon or mono leader suited to rock and current
Terminal tackle
Swivels and clips sized for spoons, jigs, or bait
Presentation
Confirm current CDFW SF Bay and ocean-salmon tables.; NPS Crissy Field shoreline and the former Coast Guard Pier are closed to fishing.
Used for
Current-edge and waterfront casting
Halibut and perch along the Gate waterfront
Typical September Lures and Flies
Common lure and fly families associated with this month’s techniques.
Lures
Soft-plastic paddle tail
Lure
Striped bass
Barred surfperch
Shallow, Midwater, Variable · Steady, twitch, jig
Swim steadily through seams or hop lightly near bottom transitions
Hop, swim, or drift depending on depth and current speed
Soft-plastic jig head
Lure
Striped bass
Barred surfperch
Midwater, Bottom, Variable · Jig, slow, drift
Keep intermittent bottom contact around structure and soft edges
Minnow-style swimming plug
Lure
Striped bass
Shallow to midwater · Steady, twitch, pause
Cast across seams and let the plug track with the current
Diamond-style jig
Lure
Striped bass
Midwater to variable · Jig, fast, steady
Cast and retrieve with a steady or pulsed cadence through bait schools
Flies
General baitfish streamer
Fly
Striped bass
Modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Shallow to midwater · Steady, twitch, swing
Strip with short pauses so the fly tracks naturally through seams
General seasonal guidance, not a live recommendation, product endorsement, or guarantee of success.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
GGNRA / Presidio: Torpedo Wharf near the Warming Hut; Fort Baker on the Marin side. Catalog coordinates are NOAA 9414290. A license is not required on a qualifying public pier.
Primary hazards
Strong current, shipping traffic, and cold water. Check OEHHA SF Bay consumption advisories.
Fishery considerations
This profile does not invent current bins or a Coastal Rating.
West wind against ebb can stack a dangerous Gate chop.
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.
