The tides were what we would call text book for halibut today


by James Smith
5-25-2026
(510) 417-5557
Website

The tides were what we would call “text book” for halibut today. Both boats scored on some solid fishing on this Memorial Day.
 
We have lots of room for Thursday and Friday’s trip on this same tide set.
 
Final count
 
California Dawn 2
24 halibut to 18 pounds
22 striped bass to 10 pounds
 
New California Dawn
16 halibut to 14 pounds
3 striped bass to 8 pounds
 
For reservations
(510)4175557 or reserve online

The California Dawn operates out of Berkeley Marina. We are the the only boat in the bay area with a hot galley. If you would like to go fishing with us please call (510) 417-5557. For more information please visit our website www.californiadawn.com.


< Previous Report


California Dawn II


Captain James Smith Jr.
California Dawn Sportfishing
Berkeley, CA


< Previous Report


More Reports


5-24-2026
Tides were good today that allowed for some solid halibut fishing. We released over 300 undersized fish.   Final count   California Dawn 2 17...... Read More


5-23-2026
  We had both boats out today on some much improved conditions.   Today was the last day of the minus tides after...... Read More