Randy's reports rock fishing has been solid. The salmon fishing is hit and miss. The next salmon charter out of Randy's for Thomas Nakazawa of Central Coast Anglers in Fresno is May 26. The Kelly Irakawa Memorial Derby is June 23. Stagnero's in Santa Cruz reports the salmon bite has been quiet.
Rock fishing is good.
Some quality sacks, even though all Vermillion Reds and lingcod must be released until July 1. Five legal salmon were boated Monday, a number of shorts and a few others were lost, which could be an indicator that the season is improving. Jackpots included a 16-pound salmon taken by Dana Cuets of Porterville. Mitch at Patriot Sports Fishing reports rock fishing had been excellent until Tuesday when the earthquake near San Simeon turned off the bite. Rock Cod trips daily with Thursday's long-range trips the toppers.