Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
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Planning your next fishing trip in Oakland, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Oakland, California centers around the rich, productive waters of San Francisco Bay, offering shore, pier, and small-boat anglers a surprisingly diverse urban fishery. From striped bass and halibut along the Oakland Estuary to bat rays and leopard sharks off popular piers, anglers can target saltwater and brackish species year-round with a variety of techniques. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Oakland include: San Francisco Bay, Berkeley Marina, Emeryville Marina, Lake Chabot, San Pablo Reservoir, San Leandro Marina, Point Isabel, Lake Merritt, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:47 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    25%
  • Waning Crescent - 25% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~5 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    372,682 km
    Proximity:
    77.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Oakland
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    01:14 am - 03:14 am
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    07:59 am - 09:59 am
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    02:45 pm - 04:45 pm
  • major Time:
    08:14 pm - 10:14 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 25% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -7 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Wed, 10 Jun 01:51 • 37.804, -122.271

Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 10 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:59 am 09:07 am 02:13 pm 08:52 pm AM PM 6.53 ft 0.92 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:59 am 0.92 ft
high 09:07 am 4.27 ft
low 02:13 pm 1.64 ft
high 08:52 pm 6.53 ft
Tide Coefficient at 09:07 am is 44
Tide Coefficient at 08:52 pm is 110
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Third Quarter Moon
low: , 1.74 ft
high: , 4.3 ft , Coeff: 45
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 6.14 ft , Coeff: 98
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.92 ft
high: , 4.27 ft , Coeff: 44
low: , 1.64 ft
high: , 6.53 ft , Coeff: 110
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 49
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 6.89 ft , Coeff: 120
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S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , -0.72 ft
high: , 4.69 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 2.46 ft
high: , 7.25 ft , Coeff: 130
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -1.38 ft
high: , 4.95 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 2.69 ft
high: , 7.48 ft , Coeff: 137
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -1.84 ft
high: , 5.18 ft , Coeff: 70
low: , 2.85 ft
high: , 7.61 ft , Coeff: 141
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S: 		New Moon moon phase
New Moon
low: , -2.07 ft
high: , 5.38 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 2.89 ft
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
high: , 7.58 ft , Coeff: 140
low: , -2.03 ft
high: , 5.48 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 2.85 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Oakland

Oakland’s fishing scene revolves around San Francisco Bay and the Oakland Estuary, giving shore-bound and small-boat anglers easy access to productive saltwater and brackish water. The key to success here is understanding tides, current, and seasonal movements of striped bass, halibut, sharks, rays, and various perch and smelt species. Most access is concentrated along the Oakland waterfront, Jack London Square area, Middle Harbor shoreline, and nearby marinas and piers.

Seasonally, spring and fall are prime for striped bass as they move through the estuary chasing anchovies and other baitfish. Working moving water around tide changes is critical; bass feed hardest on building or slowing tides. In summer, California halibut become a main target along channel edges and sandy flats, while leopard sharks, bat rays, and smoothhounds provide steady action day and night. Winter sees slower fishing overall but can still produce sharks, rays, and the occasional bass or starry flounder for patient anglers fishing deep channels.

Oakland’s primary habitat types are deep shipping channels, riprap-lined shoreline, mudflats, and pier pilings. Striped bass roam edges of the main channel in the Oakland Estuary and along the Port of Oakland turning basin, especially where current sweeps past structure. Halibut concentrate on sandy or muddy flats next to drop-offs, often in 10–30 feet of water near ferry channels and harbor mouths. Sharks and rays favor softer bottoms in slower current, such as areas behind breakwalls, inside turning basins, and along gently sloping shorelines.

Productive techniques are highly tide-dependent. For striped bass, anglers do well with swimbaits, soft-plastic minnow imitations, and metal spoons cast along current seams from shore, or trolled slow and deep in the estuary from small boats and kayaks. Drifting live bait such as anchovies or shiner perch along the channel edge is a classic tactic. Keeping baits close to the bottom yet just off snags is key; use just enough weight to maintain contact without dragging excessively.

Halibut fishing is largely a game of slow presentations near the bottom. Drifting live anchovy, herring, or shiner perch on a sliding rig along channel edges is a go-to approach. When fishing from shore or piers, casting and slowly retrieving small swimbaits, lead-head jigs tipped with soft plastics, or trap rigs with live bait can be very effective during strong summer tides. Focus on the up-tide side of points, harbor mouths, and bends where baitfish are funneled.

For sharks and bat rays, simple bottom rigs with squid, oily fish strips, or cut mackerel produce consistent bites. Cast into deeper holes or along drop-offs from piers and shoreline spots and wait out the tide; bites often come in flurries as current speed changes. Use heavier tackle and abrasion-resistant leader to handle powerful runs and rough mouths. Surfperch and jacksmelt frequent shoreline riprap and pier pilings and respond to small pieces of shrimp, pile worms, or soft-plastic grubs on light tackle. Scaling down gear dramatically improves action with these smaller species.

Tactically, Oakland fishing rewards planning around tide charts, wind forecasts, and water clarity. Clearer water following a couple of calm days typically improves halibut and bass action, while slightly off-color water can make sharks and rays more aggressive. Mobile anglers who hop between piers, points, and channel edges, adjusting weight and leader length to match current speed, consistently out-fish those who stay put with a single setup.

The Best Fishing Spots around Oakland

San Francisco Bay

The East Bay side of San Francisco Bay is a top draw for halibut, striped bass, perch, bat rays, and leopard sharks; spring brings the halibut and striper push, summer shines for sharks and rays, and fall often sees strong schoolie bass action from shorelines and piers near Berkeley Marina, Emeryville Marina, and Point Isabel, while boat anglers work current edges, flats, and shipping-channel drop-offs.

Berkeley Marina

At the Berkeley Marina, anglers access halibut and stripers along the marina mouth and shoreline, with pile perch, jacksmelt, and bat rays common; charter boats run to the Central Bay and beyond, while shore anglers fan-cast swimbaits and bait rigs near the rocks and along paths facing San Francisco Bay.

Emeryville Marina

Emeryville Marina is a launch hub for halibut, striped bass, and summer–fall bay species, with celebrated party boats targeting salmon and rockfish outside the Gate; shore fishing along the breakwaters and paths also produces perch, smelt, and occasional halibut within sight of Berkeley Marina and the Oakland Estuary.

Lake Chabot

Lake Chabot is a classic East Bay reservoir for stocked rainbow trout in cooler months and largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill as waters warm; rentals and private boats (electric) expand access to points and coves, while shore anglers work piers and trails comparable to San Pablo Reservoir.

San Pablo Reservoir

San Pablo Reservoir draws heavy crowds for planted rainbow trout in spring and fall, plus robust warmwater action for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, crappie, and panfish; trollers and boaters cover the main basin while shore anglers fish points and coves similar to Lake Chabot and Lafayette Reservoir.

San Leandro Marina

San Leandro Marina provides shoreline and small-craft access to East Bay flats where spring halibut and stripers move through; summer brings sharks and rays, and shore anglers soak bait along rock lines while boaters drift the adjacent shallows between Oakland Estuary and Hayward.

Point Isabel

Point Isabel is a popular, wind-exposed shoreline where anglers target striped bass, halibut in spring–summer, jacksmelt, and perch on high tides; the extensive rock-lined banks offer roaming opportunities with swimbaits and bait rigs within view of Berkeley Marina and Richmond Inner Harbor.

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 Oakland Estuary and Lake Chabot.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Oakland 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.

City Wharf (historical) - 1.2706245138km , Broadway Wharf - 1.29481792225km , Grove Street Terminal - 1.4522506279km , Market Street Terminal - 1.60968129178km , Standard Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 1.62365784711km , Santa Fe Wharf (historical) - 1.66623045371km , King Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 3.28428852706km , Hibbards Wharf - 3.30245967161km , Central Pacific Railroad Dock (historical) - 3.89305320238km

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 - 4.38116368836km , Ballena Bay Marina - 4.39548391054km

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 15 main harbours in this area.

Lake Merritt Boating Center - 1.16567486777km, Jackon London Marina - 1.28017243023km, Barnhill Marina - 1.84280017365km, Clinton Basin - 2.00425451958km, Pacific Marina - 2.36788666713km, Encinal Basin - 2.81797315934km, Brooklyn Basin - 2.84546245029km, Fortman Marina - 3.00657844848km, Fortmann Basin - 3.08398126259km, Grand Harbor - 3.20042618012km, Alameda Harbor - 3.26059565671km, Alameda Marina - 3.50978426212km, Ballena Bay - 4.38116368836km, Ballena Bay Marina - 4.39548391054km, Key Route Basin - 4.9109814384km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Oakland. 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.

Glen Echo Creek - 1.07283378659km , Lake Merritt Boating Center - 1.16567486777km , City Wharf (historical) - 1.2706245138km , Jackon London Marina - 1.28017243023km , Broadway Wharf - 1.29481792225km , Lake Merritt - 1.32043882591km , Grove Street Terminal - 1.4522506279km , Market Street Terminal - 1.60968129178km , Standard Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 1.62365784711km , Santa Fe Wharf (historical) - 1.66623045371km , Barnhill Marina - 1.84280017365km , Clinton Basin - 2.00425451958km , Oakland Inner Harbor - 2.05109346889km , Pacific Marina - 2.36788666713km , Encinal Basin - 2.81797315934km , Brooklyn Basin - 2.84546245029km , Fortman Marina - 3.00657844848km , Coast Guard Island - 3.07383198895km , Fortmann Basin - 3.08398126259km , Grand Harbor - 3.20042618012km , Alameda Harbor - 3.26059565671km , Alameda Island - 3.27906453451km , King Coal Company Wharf (historical) - 3.28428852706km , Hibbards Wharf - 3.30245967161km , Alameda Marina - 3.50978426212km , Central Pacific Railroad Dock (historical) - 3.89305320238km , Lower Edwards 591-002 Dam - 4.194766622km , Central 31 Dam - 4.24433877668km , Upper Edwards 591 Dam - 4.29807859481km , Ballena Bay - 4.38116368836km , Ballena Bay Marina - 4.39548391054km , Oakland Outer Harbor - 4.58011823936km , Sausal Creek - 4.75685791582km , Piedmont 31-011 Dam - 4.77153287378km , Key Route Basin - 4.9109814384km , South Shore - 5.00959291681km , Alameda Mole (historical) - 5.10963577677km , Peralta Creek - 5.13302996687km , Oakland Mole - 5.20947566854km , Oakland Middle Harbor - 5.21231737688km

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