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Fishing conditions: Flat tides until the weekend. Good weather all week. Back bay water temperature in the 80s so start moving toward the front of the bay. Be sure to work the flies with the current when it is slower. Work your flies faster. Small bait fish around. Watch for working birds and breaking bait in the back bay.
Inshore temperature: 60 Degrees F
Offshore temperature: 60 Degrees F
Type of bait fish are feeding on: Be Aware of COVID-19 restrictions.
Fish species: Spotted Bay Bass, Croaker, Corvina, Bonefish, Halibut.
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: San Diego International Airport
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 12 Lb. Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Bank Shot
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
San Diego Bay is a fabulous fishery. The Bay is large and divided into two sections by the Coronado Bay Bridge. The Back Bay is quiter with much less boat traffic and shallower waters throughout. The Front Bay has a great deal more boat traffic and deeper channels. The entire Bay supports over 20 different species that can be caught on the fly. The dominant fish is the Spotted Bay Bass which can be caught ...
Use Intermediate in water less than 8 feet deep with short/quick strips followed by a pause. Deeper water 8 feet and deeper use a 200-250 grain shooting head with the same strip on a 6 or 7wt. Deeper channels, go to 7 0r 8 weight rod with a 250-350 grain shooting head. Olive/White and Brown/Orange Clouser have been getting the job done
Good tides and amazing weather means you should get out on the water.
