We had some wild fishing at the islands today

We had some wild fishing at the islands today

by James Smith
10-24-2026
(510) 417-5557
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We had some wild fishing at the islands today. The El Nino has brought so many sharks to the area. We were bringing up lots of fish but in half all day. It wasn’t enough to slow down the bite as the rockfish and lings were wide open. We hooked 8 on one boat. We managed 3 makos, limits of lings and rockfish.
 
Final count
 
California Dawn 2
40 ling cod (limits) to 22 pounds
200 rockfish (limits)
1 mako shark to 105 pounds
 
New California Dawn
190 rockfish (limits)
5 ling cod
2 mako sharks to 100 pounds
We will be at Cordell tomorrow
 
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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.


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