TIDES
Whenever you’re fishing in salt water, tides should play a role in your strategy. To some extent, tides, will dictate how good or bad the fishing will be. Halibut fishing is certainly no exception to this rule. Halibut are mostly sight-feeders. The clearer the water, the better the fishing.

In the Bay, the clearest water occurs when tides are light. Typically, halibut fishing is best during tides that feature less than 3 feet of movement. Then again, with stronger tides, by all means go fishing. I’ve caught my share of halibut when the tide was absolutely ripping!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cal Kellogg is the author of the Trout Fishing Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide For The Conventional Tackle Angler. For more information, or to order a copy, call (530) 320-0368.