For November 23, 2024, if you're planning to hit the waters of the San Francisco Bay, here's what you need to know:

First off, let's talk about the tides. Today, the first high tide is at 6:32 AM with a height of 5.1 feet, and the next high tide will be at 5:21 PM with a height of 4.2 feet. The low tides are at 12:12 PM with a height of 2.6 feet and at 11:54 PM with a height of 0.8 feet. The tidal coefficient is low at 40, indicating relatively small tidal ranges[2].

Weather-wise, expect a typical November day with the sun rising at 6:59 AM and setting at 4:53 PM, giving you about 9 hours and 54 minutes of daylight. The solar transit will be at 11:55 AM[2].

Fishing has been quite active in the bay recently. Yesterday, the catches were impressive, especially for Dungeness crab. The New Huck Finn out of Emeryville brought in 230 Dungeness crab along with 275 Sanddab for 23 anglers. The Sea Wolf, also from Emeryville, caught 250 Dungeness crab, 1 Lingcod, and 174 Rockfish for 25 anglers[1].

For lures and bait, Dungeness crab are biting well on crab pots, while Rockfish and Lingcod are being caught using squid and anchovies. If you're targeting Halibut, try using live bait like anchovies or herring[4].

Hot spots include the areas around the Farallon Islands and the reefs off Half Moon Bay. The Berkeley Flats and the Emeryville Rockwall are also producing good catches of Rockfish and Lingcod.

Remember to check the latest fishing regulations and ensure you have the necessary permits before you head out. Good luck on the water