Alright, let’s talk about fishin’ in Bodega Bay, ya hear? I ain’t no fancy fisherman, just tellin’ ya what I know.
First things first, gotta check the weather. Wind, waves, and that temperature thing. You don’t wanna be out there freezin’ your butt off or gettin’ tossed around like a rag doll, right? So, look it up before you go. Important stuff, this weather is.
Now, about them fish. Heard tell there’s big Albacore bitin’. And Bluefin too, swimmin’ right on top of the water. Sounds like a good time to me! I ain’t caught one myself, but them fellas down at the dock, they know what they’re talkin’ about.
- Albacore – Big ones, they say. Fight like heck, I bet.
- Bluefin – Swimmin’ on the surface, easy to spot, maybe? Worth a try, I reckon.
This here Bodega Bay, it’s got different fish dependin’ on the time of year. Somethin’ called Kankakee salmon and trout, they show up ’round May to September. Then there’s halibut, rays, and sharks, them you can catch from April to September, summer and fall, you know.
If you like crabbin’, the jetty up north is the place to be. You can use nets or snares. Snares, they’re good for the big fellas, but watch out for the rocks. Lost a good snare myself that way, dang it!
Springtime, that’s when you go fishin’ in the surf for Redtail and Rubberlip perch. Striped Bass, you can catch ’em all year round, but summer’s the best. And for salmon and halibut, June to August is the sweet spot. That’s what they say, anyway. Fishin’ is always a gamble, ya know?
I heard tell there’s this website, gives you the fishin’ report every week. Experts, they call ’em. They tell ya what’s bitin’ and where. Might be worth checkin’ out if you’re serious about catchin’ somethin’. Me? I just go when I feel like it. Sometimes I catch somethin’, sometimes I don’t. That’s fishin’ for ya.
Remember, safety first! Don’t go out in bad weather. Wear a life jacket, even if you think you don’t need it. And tell someone where you’re goin’. You don’t want nobody worryin’ about ya, or worse.
So, there ya have it. That’s the fishin’ report from, well, just me. Hope it helps ya catch somethin’ good. If you see me out there, wave hello! I’ll be the one with the old hat and the tangled-up fishin’ line. Good luck, and happy fishin’!
Oh, and one more thing. They say the early bird gets the worm, but with fishin’, sometimes it’s the late bird that gets the fish. So, don’t give up too easy, ya hear? Just keep castin’ that line, and eventually, somethin’ll bite. Maybe.
And don’t forget to bring some snacks and somethin’ to drink. Fishin’ can make a person hungry and thirsty. A sandwich and some water, that’s all you need. Or maybe a beer, if you’re into that sort of thing. Just don’t drink too many, or you’ll fall in the water! And that wouldn’t be good, now would it?
Tags: [Bodega Bay, Fishing Report, Albacore, Bluefin, Salmon, Halibut, Crabbing, Surf Fishing, Jetty, Weather]
