If you're planning to head out fishing in the San Francisco Bay area today, here’s what you need to know:

First off, the weather is looking pretty favorable. Expect partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures, ranging from the mid-50s to the low 60s. The winds will be light, coming in from the northwest at about 5-10 mph.

For tidal conditions, today's high tide is at 10:17 AM with a height of 6.4 feet, and the low tide is at 4:33 PM with a height of 1.3 feet. Sunrise was at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:53 PM.

Yesterday saw some excellent fishing action in the Bay. The Sea Wolf, operating out of Emeryville, had a full-day trip with 21 anglers, bringing in 210 Dungeness crab and 86 rockfish[1][4].

The New Huck Finn, also from Emeryville, had a full-day trip with 26 anglers, catching 260 Dungeness crab[1][4].

For crabbing, the best bait to use is typically squid or anchovies, and for rockfish, try using lures like jigging spoons or plastic lures in shades of orange or red.

Some hot spots to consider include the crab combo grounds near Emeryville and the coastal areas around Berkeley. The California Dawn II, which operates out of Berkeley, also had a successful full-day trip yesterday, catching 330 Dungeness crab and 100 rockfish[4].

Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing in the San Francisco Bay area, with plenty of crab and rockfish to go around. Make sure to check the latest regulations and ensure you have all the necessary gear before you head out. Good luck on the water