About North Cypress Point Rock Hump

North Cypress Point Rock Hump is an outer, exposed rock pinnacle off Monterey, California, rising through water that runs 120 to 240 feet deep. The structure holds a strong lingcod population, with fishing peaking November through January, March through May, and again September through October, while Copper Rockfish concentrate over the rock from July through September. Chinook Salmon move through the area from March into July, and the pinnacle also draws Quillback, Canary, and Widow Rockfish, along with Pacific Halibut and Common Thresher Shark. Anglers work the rocky high spots for lingcod with metal jigs, swimbaits, and leadhead jigs, or drop live sanddabs and mackerel tight to the structure. Copper Rockfish come to bait fished near the bottom with squid, shrimp flies, and anchovies, while salmon are taken by trolling anchovies, spoons, and hoochies through the upper water column.