Offshore
Monterey Offshore
Offshore · California · Monterey Canyon head / shelf-edge, not Wharf 2
Monterey Offshore
Offshore · California
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.
Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Wave Height
4.3 ft
Nearby / representative
Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (CDIP 156) · NDBC 46236
Wave Period
11 s
Nearby / representative
Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (CDIP 156) · NDBC 46236
Wave Direction
WSW
Nearby / representative
Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (CDIP 156) · NDBC 46236
Water Temperature
58.8°F
Nearby / representative
Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (CDIP 156) · NDBC 46236
Marine Alerts
- Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued September 4 at 8:54PM PDT until September 7 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Nearby coastal destinations
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Monterey Offshore offshore fishery
Monterey Offshore is a shelf-edge / canyon destination in CA. Monterey Harbor is wharf/kelp-adjacent. This sibling is fishable shelf-edge / canyon-head water. MBNMS fishing generally allowed. Exclude specific SMCA/SMR. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.
- Habitat and structure
- Shelf edge · Canyon head
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Chinook is legal-variable. Lingcod and black rockfish are legal-variable or qualitative. Albacore is occurrence-only. California halibut is occurrence-only on this pin.
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
Chinook Salmon
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Lingcod
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyOphiodon elongatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Sebastes melanops
Also called Black bass
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Thunnus alalunga
Also called Longfin tuna
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
California Halibut
SecondaryParalichthys californicus
Also called California flounder
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Chinook Salmon — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Lingcod — SUMMER
- Black rockfish — SPRING — FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boat from Monterey. Not Wharf 2.
Primary hazards
Canyon is huge; pin is fishable shelf-edge. Sanctuary and MPA boxes apply.
Fishery considerations
- Do not inherit Monterey Harbor tides.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
Cataloged offshore fishing destination
Offshore · California
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.
