SLO County Fishing Report — August 10, 2026
Mondaygauge Port San Luis / Morro Bay · NOAA 94121103 places
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Verdicts by place
Morro Bay offshore
Good4–5 ft
Great; light winds, small swell; seas 3-5 ft
Lake Nacimiento
Good755.9 ft45% capacity
Bass fishing is excellent
Lopez Lake
GoodBass fishing is solid with good action on shad rap, zoom worms, and crawdad patterns
Santa Margarita Lake
FairBass fair but holding deep during midday heat
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Bite grid
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| Species | Nacimiento | San Antonio | Morro Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | notedlargemouth · white | excellent | not reported |
| Crappie / panfish | good | not reported | not reported |
| Rockfish | not reported | not reported | noted |
| Lingcod | not reported | not reported | excellent |
| Halibut | not reported | not reported | good |
| Salmon | not reported | not reported | notedseason |
By water
from the report- Water Level 755.90 ft, 171,762 AF (45% of capacity), CDEC NCM, Aug 10.
- Largemouth bass Great on topwater lures at dawn/dusk
- White bass Active near shad schools
- Crappie good Near submerged structure
None listed.
- Status Great
Marine forecast
seaswindas written in the report
- Today
- seas
- 3–5 ft
Light winds
- Tonight
- seas
- 3–5 ft
Light winds
- Tuesdaylighter
- seas
- 3–4 ft
- wind
- SW 5–10 kt
SW 5-10 kt in the afternoon after light morning winds
- Tuesday nightlighter
- seas
- 3–4 ft
- wind
- NW 5–10 kt
becoming light
Full report2 min read ›
Light wind and 3-5 ft seas make this a good Monday on the ocean, and the forecast keeps it mild through Thursday. On the lakes, Nacimiento holds 171,762 acre-ft (CDEC NCM) and its bass are excellent.
Lake Fishing Reports
Lake Nacimiento
Status: Great Water Level: 755.90 ft, 171,762 AF (45% of capacity), CDEC NCM, Aug 10.
Bass are excellent in the warm water, with topwater best at dawn and dusk.
What's Biting:
- Largemouth bass: Great on topwater lures at dawn/dusk
- White bass: Active near shad schools
- Crappie: Good near submerged structure
Lopez Lake
Status: Good Water Level: 512.45 ft, 40,583 AF (82% of capacity), CDEC LOP, Aug 10.
Santa Margarita Lake
No new report from Santa Margarita Lake since Aug 9.
Lake San Antonio
Status: Good
Water Level: 743.48 ft, 172,931 AF (52% of capacity), CDEC ATN, Aug 10.
Bass: Excellent.
Ocean Fishing - Morro Bay
Status: Great Conditions: Light winds, small swell Water Temp: 63-64°F (NDBC 46011, Santa Maria) Wave Height: 4-5 ft (1.4-1.6m)
Rockfish season is still producing.
Current Ocean Data (Buoy 46011 - Santa Maria):
- Wind: Variable (S to NW) at 1-4 m/s (~2-9 mph)
- Wave Height: 4.5-5.2 ft (1.4-1.6m)
- Wave Period: 8-10 seconds
- Water Temp: 63.2°F (NDBC 46011, Santa Maria)
- Air Temp: 59°F (15°C)
- Pressure: 1012.4-1012.9 hPa (steady)
Marine forecast:
Today: Light winds, seas 3-5 ft
Tonight: Light winds, seas 3-5 ft
Tuesday: SW 5-10 kt in the afternoon after light morning winds, seas 3-4 ft
Tuesday night: NW 5-10 kt, becoming light, seas 3-4 ft
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, zone PZZ645 (Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal), issued 203 AM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026.
What's Biting:
- Rockfish: Multiple species including vermilion and blue
- Lingcod: Strong action
- Halibut: Good prospects along the beaches
Morro Bay Landing (Aug 9): Endeavor, full day, 30 anglers: 150 rockfish, 60 bocaccio, 60 red rockfish, 30 copper rockfish.
Patriot Sportfishing (Aug 9): Patriot, full day, 19 anglers: 148 rockcod, 38 red rockcod, 9 lingcod (up to 28 pounds), 4 bocaccio.
Counts: SportfishingReport.com dock totals, Aug 9.
Salmon Season: Currently open.
Extended Forecast
Wednesday and Thursday stay light in the forecast, with 3-5 ft seas. Fish the mornings, before the afternoon breeze.
Sources: NDBC buoy 46011; NWS zone PZZ645; lake levels from CDEC (NCM, LOP, ATN); counts from SportfishingReport.com.