I like the Hurley Chronicles’ Hot Sheet lead: “Sturgeon fishing was very good in Suisun Bay over the weekend, and boaters were out in force.” Here’s just one example from Captain James Smith on the California Dawn. “On Saturday, we had three oversized sturgeon and a pair of shakers before boating a 57-inch legal sturgeon on Sunday, to go with two oversized at 66 and 71 inches with shakers at 38, 35 and 35 inches,” he said. “We had the opportunity for several more sturgeon as we must have received another 30 or so bites, but the heavy boat traffic has the fish a bit shy on staying with the bait.” As always with sturgeon, you should bring a whole dinner pail of baits. Right now, ell and salmon roe seem to get the job done. But don’t be afraid to switch off — or try a new combo. Shrimp baits should always be in the mix. Help preserve fish and fishing Save rainwater for other important household/garden uses with a fully tricked-out rain barrel. Save this date — Saturday, March 29, for a rain barrel workshop, where you will assemble and take home your very own 55-gallon, food grade plastic drum. It will be ready for your immediate use. Get your kids involved. Email [email protected] for location and details. Seasons opening and closing The recreational spiny lobster season closes March 19. The surf perch season closes March 31 in the San Francisco and San Pablo bays. The recreational red abalone season opens April 1 — specific areas only; report card required. And, the recreational ground fish (rockfish) season opens in the San Francisco Management area on June 1. Thanks to Western Outdoor News. There is some hope that the ocean salmon season here will open on April 5.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:23:50 +0000
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