For November 7, 2024, in the San Francisco Bay area, here’s what you can expect:

**Weather and Tides:**
Today, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 62°F and a low of 50°F. Tides will be significant, with a high tide at 8:15 AM and a low tide at 2:45 PM, which can affect fish activity.

**Sunrise and Sunset:**
Sunrise is at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:54 PM, giving you ample daylight for your fishing trip.

**Fish Activity:**
Yesterday’s fish counts from local party boats indicate a strong presence of Dungeness crab and rockfish. For example, the California Dawn II out of Berkeley caught 330 Dungeness crab and 100 rockfish, while the Happy Hooker caught 240 Dungeness crab and 52 rockfish.

**Types of Fish Caught:**
The primary catches in the area include Dungeness crab, rockfish, and some lingcod. The New Sea Angler from Bodega Bay caught 230 Dungeness crab, 2 lingcod, and 230 rockfish.

**Best Lures and Bait:**
For rockfish and lingcod, using live bait such as anchovies or squid can be highly effective. For Dungeness crab, crab pots baited with squid or fish guts are the way to go. If you're targeting halibut, which are occasionally caught in these waters, live bait at places like Fort Point Pier can be very successful.

**Hot Spots:**
- **Fort Point Pier:** Known for halibut, especially with live bait. You can also catch small rockfish and the occasional striper.
- **Pier 7:** If anchovies are present, this pier can be good for stripers, halibut, and leopard sharks.
- **McNear Beach Fishing Pier (San Rafael):** Stripers and halibut are possible here, along with jacksmelt and sharays.

Remember to check local regulations, especially for sturgeon and surfperch, which have specific restrictions.

Enjoy your fishing trip in the San Francisco Bay