Forecast:
Though the sun is shining here these past few days it does not really help to warm things up. With temperatures near freezing, and a wind chill in the near teens, it has not made for the greatest fishing conditions. The inshore forecast has had some sustained high winds, bringing seas to between 5 and 6 feet. While the offshore forecast is even worse with seas between 8 and fourteen feet. No matter if your fishing inshore or offshore you can expect some freezing spray on the deck with the recent frigid temperatures.
Inshore:
We still have not heard of any ocean Rockfish being caught. The only species that seems to be being caught in recent days is Spiny Dogfish. We have had several boats attempt to do some Striped Bass fishing, trolling up and down our beautiful coast, but have had no luck with landing a legal fish. The last report we have received is that the fish remain up in the bay where there continues to be plenty of bait staying in the warmer waters. There are also plenty of Whales still being spotted outside of Rudee Inlet by Rudee Tours Whale Watching, if you are looking for a fun family trip check them out.
Offshore:
Deep Drop Fishing remains successful with some great catches of Golden and Blueline Tilefish, Black Bellied Rose Fish, Grouper, Wreck Fish, and Barrel Fish being brought back to the dock. We have not had any reports of any Bluefin being caught, though we have hear of some Swordfish biting out at the Canyon.