Fishing Overview for Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is an urban tidal lagoon where patient shore anglers encounter striped bass strays, bat rays, and jacksmelt near tidal connections, plus occasional warmwater species; it’s a convenient, walkable option in the heart of Oakland, with other nearby choices including
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:25%
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Waning Crescent
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Distance to earth:372,682 kmProximity:77.5 %
Moon Phases for Lake Merritt
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good Day
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minor Time:01:14 am - 03:14 am
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major Time:07:59 am - 09:59 am
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minor Time:02:44 pm - 04:44 pm
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major Time:08:14 pm - 10:14 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 10 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 02:46 am | 0.92 ft |
| high | 08:53 am | 4.1 ft |
| low | 02:00 pm | 1.61 ft |
| high | 08:39 pm | 6.63 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Third Quarter Moon |
low:
, 1.71 ft
high:
, 4.17 ft
, Coeff: 34
low:
, 1.15 ft
high:
, 6.2 ft
, Coeff: 90
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.92 ft
high:
, 4.1 ft
, Coeff: 33
low:
, 1.61 ft
high:
, 6.63 ft
, Coeff: 102
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, 0.07 ft
high:
, 4.27 ft
, Coeff: 37
low:
, 2.07 ft
high:
, 7.05 ft
, Coeff: 114
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Waning Crescent |
low:
, -0.72 ft
high:
, 4.56 ft
, Coeff: 45
low:
, 2.43 ft
high:
, 7.41 ft
, Coeff: 124
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New Moon |
low:
, -1.38 ft
high:
, 4.89 ft
, Coeff: 54
low:
, 2.66 ft
high:
, 7.71 ft
, Coeff: 132
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New Moon |
low:
, -1.84 ft
high:
, 5.15 ft
, Coeff: 61
low:
, 2.79 ft
high:
, 7.84 ft
, Coeff: 135
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New Moon |
low:
, -2.03 ft
high:
, 5.35 ft
, Coeff: 67
low:
, 2.85 ft
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Waxing Crescent |
high:
, 7.81 ft
, Coeff: 134
low:
, -2.03 ft
high:
, 5.48 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 2.82 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lake Merritt area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 9 wharf(s) in this area.
Santa Fe Wharf (historical) - 1.82186815252km , City Wharf (historical) - 2.04307659607km , Broadway Wharf - 2.20560168174km , Standard Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 2.27994478774km , Grove Street Terminal - 2.53331963269km , Market Street Terminal - 2.73392580498km , Hibbards Wharf - 2.81091661904km , King Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 4.53251730416km , Central Pacific Railroad Dock (historical) - 4.58765266359km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Ballena Bay - 4.8654464468km , Ballena Bay Marina - 4.89142409416km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 14 main harbours in this area.
Lake Merritt Boating Center - 0.22405061518km, Clinton Basin - 1.76280632375km, Jackon London Marina - 2.08927056869km, Brooklyn Basin - 2.09109062952km, Pacific Marina - 2.30970407991km, Barnhill Marina - 2.37592401369km, Encinal Basin - 2.60291600475km, Fortman Marina - 2.63838458701km, Fortmann Basin - 2.70058642995km, Alameda Harbor - 2.72899923935km, Grand Harbor - 2.73949497624km, Alameda Marina - 2.98373745758km, Ballena Bay - 4.8654464468km, Ballena Bay Marina - 4.89142409416km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lake Merritt. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lake Merritt - 0km , Lake Merritt Boating Center - 0.22405061518km , Glen Echo Creek - 0.89635708353km , Clinton Basin - 1.76280632375km , Santa Fe Wharf (historical) - 1.82186815252km , City Wharf (historical) - 2.04307659607km , Jackon London Marina - 2.08927056869km , Brooklyn Basin - 2.09109062952km , Broadway Wharf - 2.20560168174km , Standard Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 2.27994478774km , Pacific Marina - 2.30970407991km , Barnhill Marina - 2.37592401369km , Coast Guard Island - 2.44694484154km , Grove Street Terminal - 2.53331963269km , Encinal Basin - 2.60291600475km , Fortman Marina - 2.63838458701km , Fortmann Basin - 2.70058642995km , Alameda Harbor - 2.72899923935km , Market Street Terminal - 2.73392580498km , Grand Harbor - 2.73949497624km , Hibbards Wharf - 2.81091661904km , Central 31 Dam - 2.929226924km , Alameda Marina - 2.98373745758km , Oakland Inner Harbor - 3.17637245167km , Lower Edwards 591-002 Dam - 3.4809437167km , Upper Edwards 591 Dam - 3.55059931253km , Alameda Island - 3.58203998475km , Sausal Creek - 3.71818510582km , Piedmont 31-011 Dam - 3.75618444053km , Peralta Creek - 3.96709281799km , Estates 31-010 Dam - 4.32497382798km , King Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 4.53251730416km , Central Pacific Railroad Dock (historical) - 4.58765266359km , Palo Seco Creek - 4.62310852838km , Shephard Creek - 4.62310852838km , Ballena Bay - 4.8654464468km , South Shore - 4.88510670453km , Ballena Bay Marina - 4.89142409416km , Temescal Creek - 5.20133192207km , Lake Temescal 29 Dam - 5.33776113181km
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