Monterey Ca/Central Coast Fishing: I'm curious what fish are running along the coast and off the piers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey Ca Have the mackerel come in?

mdburchfield Loc: Bay Area, California

I'm curious what fish are running along the coast and off the piers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey Ca
Have the mackerel come in?

bobber22 Loc: Ocala, Florida

mdburchfield wrote:

I'm curious what fish are running along the coast and off the piers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey Ca
Have the mackerel come in?

I have a friend named Captain Dewey who charters a boat out of Half Moon Bay which is about 125 miles north of Monterey or 70 north of Santa Cruz. He could give you the best info. Talk to him at 650-888-5125

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

mdburchfield wrote:

I'm curious what fish are running along the coast and off the piers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey Ca
Have the mackerel come in?

Ive only heard of Santa Cruz Pier, 2 days ago my daughter and friend were slaying the Surf Perch, and her friend caught a 7lb halibut late thursday afternoon, she lives there, good luck,,

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Jarheadfishnfool wrote:

Ive only heard of Santa Cruz Pier, 2 days ago my daughter and friend were slaying the Surf Perch, and her friend caught a 7lb halibut late thursday afternoon, she lives there, good luck,,

They fish the pier or the surf or both? I need to make a trip over there.

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Hey Chief ,yeah my daughter and a friend from college spent the day up and down the beach by the pier until people started arriving but she said they caught a couple dozen Perch, she said 10 or more were bigger than there hand they used grubs with tails she thinks,then they had lunch and fished the pier in different locations , her friend caught a 7lb halibut on perch heads, they caught other small fish that she didnt know what they were, perch were in the morning, and halibut about 6pm ,she lives about amile from there, senior year at UCSC

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Oh to be young and in Santa Cruz.

mdburchfield Loc: Bay Area, California

bobber22 wrote:

I have a friend named Captain Dewey who charters a boat out of Half Moon Bay which is about 125 miles north of Monterey or 70 north of Santa Cruz. He could give you the best info. Talk to him at 650-888-5125

Hey, thx for the info - I appreciate the contact info

mdburchfield Loc: Bay Area, California

Jarheadfishnfool wrote:

Hey Chief ,yeah my daughter and a friend from coll... (show quote)

Thanks for the info - we'll probably hit Santa Cruz tomorrow based on this info. I heard from another guy at a bait shop I go to that the perch fishing is good in Santa Cruz right now too - he also said the smelt are everywhere. A 7 lb halibut off their? Good on her !!

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

mdburchfield wrote:

Thanks for the info - we'll probably hit Santa Cruz tomorrow based on this info. I heard from another guy at a bait shop I go to that the perch fishing is good in Santa Cruz right now too - he also said the smelt are everywhere. A 7 lb halibut off their? Good on her !!

When im there I always try Capitola thats my personal favorite, good perch and when theyre around the occasional Striper, perch I use root beer, or motor oil grubs, yozuri 5-6" hardbaits, i've since switched to LuckyCraft Surfpointers, good luck, i'm sure youll have a great time just being there!

bobber22 Loc: Ocala, Florida

Don't forget to buy some artichokes. Capitola is the artichoke capital of the world

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

bobber22 wrote:

Don't forget to buy some artichokes. Capitola is the artichoke capital of the world

Castroville

bobber22 Loc: Ocala, Florida

Oh yea--getting old and too many years out of California--like 23. Fortunate I can remember it began with a C

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

bobber22 wrote:

Oh yea--getting old and too many years out of California--like 23. Fortunate I can remember it began with a C

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GWM Loc: Santa Cruz CA

Hi all, I’m new to the forum just wanted to chime in, Santa Cruz pier a couple of days ago they were catching red rock fish and some lingcod. All at night between 7-10 pm, about midway up the pier. Some perch near the beginning of the Santa Cruz pier.
Hope it helps

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

GWM wrote:

Hi all, I’m new to the forum just wanted to chime in, Santa Cruz pier a couple of days ago they were catching red rock fish and some lingcod. All at night between 7-10 pm, about midway up the pier. Some perch near the beginning of the Santa Cruz pier.
Hope it helps

Thanks GWM, I'll have to send you a PM next time my wife and I go visit my daughter..If that's OK ?