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Spud Point Hump

38.34°N · 123.09°W

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Conditions
Time
1 PM
Now
Score
40
Tough
Tide
5.8 ft ▼
Ebbing
Current
—
Ebb
Wind
10 kn
NW · steady
Sea state
Rough
5 ft @ 6 s NW
Air temp
66°
Warm
Weather
Overcast
100% cloud
Hour 1 PM. Score 40 Tough. Tide 5.8ft Falling ▼. Current +0.2kn Slack. Wind 10kn NW G14. Sea 5 ft @ 6 s NW Rough. Air 65.7°.
Why this score
Current
Slack
Prime

Current regulations

In effect now

What you can keep at this spot today

Halibut
Retention open
Daily limit
1 per day
Possession
1 in possession
Gear
No more than one line with two hooks may be used when angling.
Annual quota
Not published
Other
Season open as of April 1, 2026. South of Point Arena, season continues through December 31, 2026 or until quota is reached, whichever is earlier. No minimum size limit.
Season
Apr 1 to Dec 31
Other species here
Lingcod Retention openCabezon Retention openChinook Salmon ClosedBonito Retention openSquid Retention openRockfish (Aggregate) Retention openCalifornia Scorpionfish Retention open
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Source: CDFW · Groundfish Management Area San Francisco · synced today

Seasonality

52-week view · today highlighted

When Halibut is best at this spot

Peak seasonCurrently in peak season for Halibut
~1 more week at peak
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Peak seasonShoulder seasonOff seasonClosed
SPOT PROFILE
DEPTH
50-84 ft
Rock
LAUNCH
Boat launch near Spud Point
2.3 mi away
PEAK
Peak now
STRUCTURE
Pinnacle
Outer Exposed
BOAT LAUNCHES NEARBY

Distances are in a straight line, not by water.

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Gull Rocks Hump
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L 8:09 PM · 0.2 m
Duncans Point
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L 8:09 PM · 0.2 m
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L 8:09 PM · 0.2 m

Spud Point Hump is a rocky pinnacle rising from the outer, exposed waters off Bodega Bay, holding structure across a depth range of 50 to 85 feet. The rock draws Lingcod, which peak from July through February, alongside aggregate Rockfish that run strongest May through October and Pacific Halibut from April through September. Anglers work the pinnacle for Lingcod with metal jigs, swimbaits, and leadhead jigs, or drop live rockfish and squid tight to the rock. Rockfish come on bait fishing with squid, shrimp flies, and cut bait over the same broken bottom, with jigging and drop-shotting plastic grubs as alternatives. Chinook Salmon move through in the April to August window and respond to trolling anchovies, spoons, and hoochies across the exposed edge.

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