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Fishing Report

Local SurfJan 12, 2018
Surf Fly Fishing Report

Evan Praskin Reports on 1.10.2018Had the boys from Lost Coast Outfitters & Painted Parrot come down and hang out over the weekend and man did we have a good time. I had the privilege to show th...

Local SurfDec 23, 2017
Surf Fly Fishing Report

Evan Praskin Reports on 12.22.2017The surf was pumping over the weekend with a steep NW swell filling in paired with a steady breeze making fishing a very tough. We had a high tide of 5.7ft@8AM and...

Local SurfDec 14, 2017
Surf Fly Fishing Report

Evan Praskin at Stoke Ventures reports on 12.14.2017SURF REPORT(Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz)I didn’t get out my self this week, decided I better get a Christmas tree with the kids since the holidays ar...

Local SurfNov 30, 2017
Surf Fly Fishing Report

Stoke Ventures reports on 11.30.2017Hope everyone had a great holiday with good food and good company! We hit the surf both Saturday and Sunday mornings last week and found quit a few Barred Perch ...

Local SurfNov 23, 2017
San Francisco Bay Striper Repor

Capt Greg Holland Report on 11.22.2017Fishing is good. The views are great. My guests have been amazing. Sorry for the short report folks but the record is cracked. Tons of schoolies that bend the ...

Local SurfNov 9, 2017
San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report

Capt Greg Holland Reports on 11.9.2017Bay fishing continous to satisfy beyond expectations. Just when you think the push to the Delta has reduced numbers, the following day we touch over 100 fish! ...

Local SurfOct 26, 2017
San Francisco Bay Fishing Report

Capt Gregg Holland at Feather Dog Outfitters Reports on 10.26.2017Someone asked me the other day who’s been your best client this year and without hesitation I said the kids. Fresh eye’s great ques...

Local SurfOct 19, 2017
Bay Striper Report

Capt Greg Holland Reports on 10.19.2017When I thought the fishing couldn’t get any better, it did. We have average days of 50 plus bass for 2 rods for the last week or so and larger stripers are no...

Local SurfOct 12, 2017
San Francisco Bay Report

Greg Holland Reports on 10.11.2017The World series bite is in full tilt! First light has great top water action near the rocks with crease flys and Pole Dancer’s getting hammered. The evening tides...

Local SurfSep 22, 2017
We have been fishing the bay with pretty good success when the...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lost Coast Outfitters (@lcoflyfishing) on Sep 22, 2017 at 9:34am PDT We have been fishing the bay with pretty good su...

Local SurfSep 14, 2017
Local Bay and Striper Fishing

9.14.2017I will be heading out for a little striper session tomorrow Am and will see what we can find. The boat guys have been getting them pretty good and I have seen activity when I am going to w...

Local SurfSep 1, 2017
Local Striper Fishing

9.1.2017Fishing has been good on the beaches and in the bay on high tide. High tide fishing can be tough because fish tend to be a bit more spread out. Look for channels and creek to help condense ...

Local SurfAug 23, 2017
Local Surf

8.23.2017Local surf fishing is still going strong.  Pacifica, Crissy field, The Bay, Bolinas and Stinson. Get out there! 

Coastal SteelheadAug 4, 2017
Local Surf Fishing Report

Surf Fishing Report 8.4.2017Surf fishing has been good for perch, Stripers, and Halibut. The key is to go and go often. Conditions play a big roll so look for low winds and surf. Surf fishing is al...

Local SurfJul 14, 2017
Surf Report 7.21.2017Fly Anglers are getting fish all over Bay...

Surf Report 7.21.2017Fly Anglers are getting fish all over Bay Area Beaches. A number of our friends are finding a lot of action from half moon bay to Stinson. There are still stripers in the bay ...

Local SurfJul 6, 2017
LCO Reports on 7/6/17Stripers are in the surf right now. Here’s...

LCO Reports on 7/6/17Stripers are in the surf right now. Here’s our buddy Paul with a real good one. Large jig chartreuse and white clousers are going to do the trick for the big boys. But there a...

Local SurfJun 16, 2017
Surf Report

6.16.2017Fishing is transitioning from the bay to the surf. This fish came this week on a low tide morning. Chartreuse and white is still the top producer. 

Local SurfJun 2, 2017
Local Bay Area Fishing Report

Local beaches have been kicking out Surf Perch and a few Stripers. Baker Beach is a sweet spot to fish because it is so protected from the swell. If you need help figuring out lines and flies come ...

Local SurfMay 25, 2017
Local Bay and Surf Report

LCO Reports 5/25/2017The Bay is fishing incredibly well for stripers. This fish was literally caught this morning. You will notice the fish will start to get larger over the next few weeks. Get out...

Local SurfMay 14, 2017
5/14/2017The Bay is En Fuego! Get out there now! Chartreuse and...

5/14/2017The Bay is En Fuego! Get out there now! Chartreuse and white has been hard to beat. We hooked about 15 this morning. 

Coastal SteelheadMay 11, 2017
Bay & Coastal Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 5.11.17Someone dropped a striper bomb on the bay this week. We received multiple good reports from Marin and a few from north Alameda Co. Lots of schoolies around a...

Coastal SteelheadMay 4, 2017
Surf & Bay Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 5.4.17The capturing continues to improve out in the salt. We’re hearing positive coastal reports from Monterey to Bolinas. Still mostly schoolie shakers but with a ...

Local SurfApr 27, 2017
Surf and Bay Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 4.27.17The Bay and the beach might be the best thing going statewide right now. The spring migration is game on and we’re seeing fish from Monterey to Bolinas. Good...

Local SurfApr 24, 2017
Local Stripers

4/24/2017 LCO ReportsThe Surf and the bay have been fishing pretty well. There are a lot of smaller to mid sized stripers running around the bay right now. They have been liking all colors from cha...

Local SurfApr 13, 2017
Surf and Bay Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 4.16.17Steve Hegedus landed this beauty this am in Marin. The Bay continues to slowly clear and improve. The water clarity will vary day to day and the fish roam ev...

Local SurfApr 6, 2017
Surf and Bay-Foot Patrol Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 4.6.17Sharpen your hooks and your casting stroke, the spring migration is building and the Bay is fully worth a few hours of your time. I’d stay inside tomorrow, un...

Local SurfMar 30, 2017
Surf and Bay Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.30.17The Bay seems to be clear one day and off the next. The dirty creek and Delta flows combined with clean water currents from the Golden Gate make for some gre...

Local SurfMar 16, 2017
Surf and SF Bay Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.16.17The surf and the Bay are heating up for stripers! The warm and dry weather is clearing up the water and the bait is getting scared. Schoolie stripers are app...

Local SurfMar 10, 2017
The Bay

The bay is starting to look good. I am going to put some hours in over the next couple days. I will give you a report, but it has been too muddy for the past couple weeks. 

Coastal SteelheadMar 2, 2017
Bay Area Surf Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.2.17A few surf reports are trickling in. Surf perch are out there for the taking and the swell for the next few days will not exceed 2.7ft, which means manageable...

Local SurfFeb 23, 2017
Local Surf and Bay Report

The bay has been muddy and the surf has been rough and windy. Hopefully a few days without rain will help clear up the bay. As for surf many beaches in Monterey have closed find out why here:http:/...

Local SurfFeb 16, 2017
Local Surf Report

When surf is down surf perch are being got in decent numbers. The bay remains to be to muddy for fly fishing. We need a few days for it to clear up. 

Local SurfFeb 10, 2017
Local Surf Report

LCO Reports on 2.10.2017Surf has been Major but mellowing out into sunday with high tide just after noon. There should be some good fishing to be had. We are going to get out and will let you know....

Local SurfJan 20, 2017
Surf Fishing Report

Taking a look at the swell surf fishing should be good this coming Monday and Tuesday. If you want to get out this weekend Sunday is better than Saturday. @stokeventures: 

Local SurfJan 5, 2017
Surf Fly Fishing Report

Jack Harrison reports on 1.5.2017“Surf has been productive with a variety of perch of all sizes and species being caught. The big females are around but there are also lots of younger fish in the m...

Local SurfJan 5, 2017
Surf Fly Fishing Report

George Reports:http://surf-perch.net/Fishing/index.htmlhttp://www.zenflyfishing.comYou are welcome

Local SurfDec 22, 2016
Local Surf & Stripers Fishing Report

Corte Madera creek has been producing from the upper culverts more than the lower 3 by Marin General. One customer even caught a Salmon in Corte Madera creek! Pretty awesome!Jack Harrison reports o...

Local SurfDec 8, 2016
Local Striper Report

Reports we good at China Camp again last weekend and the rain usually will bring fish up into Corte Madera creek. Smaller flies and slower retrieve is the ticket with colder water temps. 

Local SurfDec 1, 2016
Local Striper Fishing Report

I got skunked 4 mornings last week. I had a customer come in and tell me he found fish at China Camp at high tide in the grass this past weekend. I guess I was looking in the wrong places or the fi...

Local SurfNov 25, 2016
Local bay

I have been getting out every day this week and with the exception of monday I have not found any fish around. Not sure where the fish went. Maybe it’s the storms rolling through or the colder weat...

Local SurfNov 18, 2016
Local Stripers

I found some stripers in Corte Madera Creek this week. Flies ranging from 1/0 to 4 were doing the trick. Flashfires and Mushmouths in blue and white and Chart and white doing the trick. @vanschynde...

Local SurfNov 10, 2016
Local Stripers Fly Fishing Report

Local Striper continues to be good in the bay. If you are from shore us and Intermediate line and if you have a boat or a kayak use a type 3 to Type 8. Sea habits in 2/0 blue have been doing the tr...

Local SurfOct 27, 2016
Stripers are all around the bay right now. Color combos range...

Stripers are all around the bay right now. Color combos range from blue and white, Black, and as usual Chartreuse and White. If you need help dialing in your rig or finding places to go come by th...

Local SurfOct 14, 2016
10.13.2016Did some dawn patrol missions this past week. I was...

10.13.2016Did some dawn patrol missions this past week. I was checking out a few new locations. I had one big fish roll on my 4/0 topwater fly and two smaller fish take a sea habit. Everywhere I h...

DeltaSep 29, 2016
San Francisco Bay and Delta Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 9.29.2016San Francisco Bay, Napa River, and the California Delta are all fishing pretty well. Each week new fish are moving into the Delta following schools of threadfin s...

Local SurfAug 26, 2016
Surf and Bay Striper Report

Fishing has been good in the both the bay and the surf. Marin, Eastbay, Mission bay, and Surf all producing fish. We have the right lines, flies and advice if you want to start chasing this awesome...

Local SurfAug 18, 2016
Surf Report

8/18/2016Some nice fishing being caught out there. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Pacifica, Ocean Beach, Half Moon bay, Stinson, and Bolinas all have potential to kick out some nice fish. The good ‘OL Chart...

Local SurfJul 28, 2016
Local Striper  Report

Fishing has been good in the surf with some nice stripers being caught from Santa Cruz to Bolinas. Fly anglers having success on outgoing tides letting their fly swing out in the current. Photo Ken...