Rockcod
Rockcod opens May 1, below Pigeon Point. You can fish out to 40 fathoms (240 feet) this year. It doesn't open above Pigeon Point until June 13, where the maximum depth will be 30 fathoms (180 feet). Remember, at the Farallon Islands fishing is closed from 0 to 60 feet, open from 60 to 180 feet and closed deeper than 180 feet.

New!
Stay tuned for the Deep Water Rockcod trips that will be starting soon. Fishing will take place from 900 to 2,500 feet for chilipepper, thorny head and black gill. Get your 40 or 50 pound test Spectra ready with at least 2500 feet of line. Use your favorite 2 speed reel and a stout pole to enjoy this first time ever fishery! 2 hooks maimum, for the Exempted Fishery Permit (EFP).

Salmon
Salmon fishing was closed for 2008. We will have an update on the 2009 season, however it does not look promising this year . On the bright side, over 30 million fry were released to help rebuild the stocks.

Tuna
Tuna fishing does not usually start until about mid-July. we will update you on that when the season arrives! Expect to see trips starting in August. In 2008, the best bite was out 160 miles for small fish to 10 pounds. Hope for a current shift and bigger fish for this year!

Crab
The Dungeness crab season will open in early November for Recreational fishing. Humboldt Squid The squid left the area in January of 2009. In 2008 the squid appeared again in July, so trips should start running in August. Be sure to watch the Discovery TV Quest series to see squid caught on the Huli Cat.

MPA's
The MPA's have not gone into effect for the North Central Coast Area. There is a closed area around Ano Nuevo to pay attention to. Stayed informed with the DFG website.