How to fish in the bay?

Where to fish in San Francisco Bay?

• Hi, I live in San Jose, Ca and would like to do some fishing in the San Francisco Bay. But I didn't want to make the drive all the way into San Francisco to fish, so are there any spots at the bottom of the bay, such as in Palo Alto or any city along the bottom of the bay that allow fishing? Especially night fishing? Or any good spots near San Jose that have good night fishing? All help will be greatly appreciated.

• Answer:

  Shore and Pier Fishing for Striped Bass: Fishing from shore is generally less productive than boat fishing, but is practiced by many anglers and sometimes is highly rewarding. Numerous favored bank-fishing spots are scattered throughout the fishing area. During spring, the Sacramento River from Courtland to Colusa is one of the most popular areas. The San Joaquin River near Stockton is popular during spring and fall. San Francisco Bay also produces some good shore fishing during summer and fall. Favored locations include the Berkeley Fishing Pier, the shoreline near Ashby Avenue in Berkeley, and the area in south San Francisco Bay around Candlestick Park. Summer surf fishing off San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin County beaches sometimes provides fantastic sport. Pacifica Pier is a popular fishing location along the San Mateo County coast. Action is also spectacular on the beaches when schools of anchovies draw hungry bass within range of anglers casting heavy metal lures, but if the anchovies are not close to shore, fishing is generally at a standstill. Surf fishing in Monterey Bay can also be good at certain times of the year.