Leopard shark fishing in SF Bay area?
Feb 23, 2021 20:18:37 #
rsteele
Loc: Antioch, CA
I live in the East Bay and would like to try fishing for Leopard shark, not certain of the bait to use, the proper rig, or of a good location. Would welcome any suggestions, recommendation or comments.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Feb 23, 2021 20:30:08 #
Use a Carolina rig (real simple), 3/0 or so hook and for bait use squid or chunks of mackerel if you can get it. Sardines or anchovies work well too, tie em onto your hook with magic thread. Can't tell you where any good spots are, never fished there.
For a leader I would use 80 pound Dacron. Main line 20 or so braid.
For a leader I would use 80 pound Dacron. Main line 20 or so braid.
Feb 23, 2021 20:32:08 #
mmadoc
Loc: santa rosa,CA
they are fun to catch and release.
The Argo runs shark trips out of Fisherman's wharf. Live anchovies, when available,
squid if not, are hard to beat.
they put up a nice fight, and when you catch one, you are very likely to catch more.
I do know they are caught just north of Emeryville , from the shore, but being in a boat
so you move around based on tide flow , is nearly a sure thing.
Good luck!
The Argo runs shark trips out of Fisherman's wharf. Live anchovies, when available,
squid if not, are hard to beat.
they put up a nice fight, and when you catch one, you are very likely to catch more.
I do know they are caught just north of Emeryville , from the shore, but being in a boat
so you move around based on tide flow , is nearly a sure thing.
Good luck!
Feb 23, 2021 20:48:19 #
Feb 23, 2021 22:59:59 #
rsteele wrote:
I live in the East Bay and would like to try fishing for Leopard shark, not certain of the bait to use, the proper rig, or of a good location. Would welcome any suggestions, recommendation or comments.
Thanks,
Thanks,
We've caught em out at Tomales Bay while halibut fishin.
I caught one bout 5 feet long, put up one heck of a fight. Landed it so we could get our halibut rig back, then released it.
Feb 24, 2021 14:31:40 #
Remember any sharks 🦈 caught if you plan on keeping your there is a size limit on them must be 36” or better they actually taste good if cooked right I’ve actually caught them on the beach on lures fishing 🎣 for Bass enjoy 🍀🙏
Feb 24, 2021 14:36:45 #
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Feb 24, 2021 14:40:04 #
rsteele
Loc: Antioch, CA
My plan is to catch and cook on the grill. I imagine they would look nice in an aquarium.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Feb 24, 2021 14:42:15 #
rsteele
Loc: Antioch, CA
Tomales Bay, I'll have to check it out. I would hope to catch something just over the minimum legal limit (36"), but sounds like an adventure.
Feb 24, 2021 14:44:56 #
rsteele wrote:
Tomales Bay, I'll have to check it out. I would hope to catch something just over the minimum legal limit (36"), but sounds like an adventure.
From past experience I can say there must be quiet a few sharks in Tomales Bay. The day we caught the 5 footer, we caught 3 or 4 others while drifting for halibut.
Feb 24, 2021 14:45:54 #
Feb 24, 2021 14:50:11 #
mike.v
Loc: calaveras county, ca
When we were kids we would use squid on sturgeon rigs from the old San Mateo Bridge (closed to the public now)
Fish at least an hour on each side of the tide and you can also hook up some skates which are a good fight too.
Fish at least an hour on each side of the tide and you can also hook up some skates which are a good fight too.
Feb 24, 2021 14:51:28 #
rsteele wrote:
Nice, I would be happy with a keeper.
All the ones we caught that day I think were keepers. Maybe 1 of them was short, IDK.
Hey steel, hit "Quote Reply" before you respond to a post, that way we know who you're talkin to. Thanks buddy.
Feb 24, 2021 16:21:33 #
sfrick57
Loc: Siskiyou
I have fished and caught many times in San Pablo bay for leopard sharks. I use a simple rig for Stripper, or leopard sharks. Any cut bait will work. I find a deep hole in the sea bottom on depth finder , get up current and let the bait roll into the low lying hole. The sharks seem to like holes, and this method works.If you like to eat fish they are delicious, firm white flesh. The added benefit is this rig will also catch Strippers. I would launch from Marin side, or point Richmond.
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