Kayak Rockfish at the Bay Bridge
It's that time of the year again where I'll head out to Sandy Point every night after work to go target rockfish under the Bay Bridge by kayak. Kicked off my first weekday trip of the season with some good success - the fish are there, and they are hungry. As my tradition dictates, this beautiful (and fat!) 22" fish was released as it was my first of this season.
It's how it always is there - you'll spend 90% of your time tracking down which piece of structure is holding fish. I try and just slowly drift between the columns leading up to 19, vertical jigging a 3/4-1oz jig head with a scented fluke tail.
I try and share here to pass along the intel to you all; however, I always feel a need to acknowledge the dangers fishing at the Bay Bridge by Kayak. If you're thinking about trying it for the first time, make sure you're checking the wind before heading out. I generally won't go unless it's less than 10mph. You also want to have a very stable kayak, a pedal drive at a minimum, and an outboard if possible. Conditions can turn quick and the current rips through there, so it can be very dangerous. I find it's safer during the week when there's less boat traffic to worry about. You can always comment or message me with any questions.