As of November 8, 2024, here’s a detailed fishing report for the Pacific Ocean along California’s coastline.

### Tidal and Weather Conditions
Today, the tidal conditions are favorable, with a high tide expected around 10:30 AM and a low tide at 4:30 PM. The weather is looking good, with clear skies and mild temperatures, making it an ideal day to hit the waters. Sunrise was at 6:30 AM, and sunset is expected at 4:50 PM.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw some excellent fishing action across various regions. In the Bay Area, boats like the California Dawn II and the Happy Hooker out of Berkeley had a great day catching Dungeness crab, with the California Dawn II bringing in 330 Dungeness crab and 100 rockfish, while the Happy Hooker caught 240 Dungeness crab.

In the Los Angeles area, the Victory out of Long Beach Sportfishing had a successful trip, catching 297 whitefish and 235 rockfish on a 3/4 day trip.

Down in San Diego, the New Seaforth from Seaforth Sportfishing reported an impressive catch of 160 rockfish on a half-day trip.

### Types of Fish and Catch Amounts
- **Dungeness Crab**: Abundant in the Bay Area, with boats catching up to 330 crabs per trip.
- **Rockfish**: Widely caught across all regions, with the New Seaforth catching 160 and the Victory catching 235.
- **Whitefish**: Common in the Los Angeles area, with the Victory catching 297.
- **Sheephead**: Caught in smaller numbers but present in areas like Marina Del Rey and Dana Point.

### Best Lures and Bait
For rockfish and whitefish, using squid or shrimp as bait is highly effective. For Dungeness crab, crab pots baited with fish guts or squid work well. If you're targeting sheephead, try using live or frozen anchovies.

### Hot Spots
- **Bodega Bay**: The New Sea Angler had a great day here, catching 230 Dungeness crab and 230 rockfish.
- **Emeryville**: The Sea Wolf and New Huck Finn have been doing well in this area, catching significant amounts of Dungeness crab and rockfish.
- **Long Beach**: The Victory has been consistent in this area, catching a mix of rockfish and whitefish.

Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing in California's Pacific waters. Make sure to check the local regulations and have all your gear ready before you head out.