SLO County Fishing Report — September 9, 2026
Wednesdaygauge Port San Luis / Morro Bay · NOAA 94121102 places
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Verdicts by place
Morro Bay offshore
Fair4–5 ftwater 64.8°F
Fresh NW wind, choppy, seas 3-5 ft; rockfish still biting
Lake Nacimiento
Good748.4 ft38% capacity
Excellent bass on shad, best topwater early and late
Lopez Lake
GoodSolid bass in shallow pockets and coves
Santa Margarita Lake
FairBass deep at midday, crappie and catfish at dawn
Tides for the day
| 3:32 AM low | -0.6 ft |
|---|---|
| 9:56 AM high | 4.7 ft |
| 3:21 PM low | 1.6 ft |
| 9:23 PM high | 6.0 ft |
- range
- 6.6 ft
- minus tide
- -0.6 ft
- sunrise
- 6:42 AM
- sunset
- 7:19 PM
Predictions from NOAA Tides & Currents. 14-day calendar →
Bite grid
excellentgoodfairslownoted
| Species | Nacimiento | Morro Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie / panfish | good | not reported |
| Rockfish | not reported | noted |
| Lingcod | not reported | excellent |
| Halibut | not reported | good |
| Salmon | not reported | notedseason |
By water
from the report- Water Level 748.4 ft, 145,460 AF (38% of capacity), CDEC NCM, Sep 9.
- Crappie good Near submerged structure
None listed.
- Status Great
Marine forecast
seaswindas written in the report
- Today
- seas
- 3–4 ft
- wind
- NW 10–20 kt
NW 10-20 kt this afternoon, 5-10 kt this morning
- Tonight
- seas
- 3–5 ft
- wind
- NW 10–20 kt
easing to 5-10 kt after midnight
- Thursday
- seas
- 4–6 ft
- wind
- NW 15–25 kt
NW 15-25 kt in the afternoon, 10-15 kt in the morning
- Friday
- seas
- 4–6 ft
- wind
- NW 15–25 kt
NW 15-25 kt in the afternoon, 10-20 kt in the morning
Full report2 min read ›
Wind is the main story this Wednesday. A fresh NNW wind of 13-15 knots has the ocean choppy and the seas a little higher, so go out in the morning before it builds. The lakes are still excellent.
Lake Fishing Reports
Lake Nacimiento
Status: Great Water Level: 748.4 ft, 145,460 AF (38% of capacity), CDEC NCM, Sep 9.
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: 511.3 ft, 39,658 AF (80% of capacity), CDEC LOP, Sep 9.
Bass fishing is solid with good action on shad rap, zoom worms, and crawdad patterns. Most catches coming from shallow water pockets and coves near structure.
Santa Margarita Lake
Status: Fair
Ocean Fishing - Morro Bay
Status: Good Conditions: Fresh northerly winds, choppy seas Water Temp: 64.8°F (NDBC 46011, Santa Maria, morning) Wave Height: 4-5 ft (1.5m)
Rockfish are still coming in. The fresh NNW wind has it choppy and the seas rougher today, but the water is clean and the fishing steady.
Current Ocean Data (Buoy 46011 - Santa Maria):
- Wind: NNW (330°) at 13.6 kts (~15.7 mph), gusting to 15.5 kts (~17.9 mph)
- Wave Height: ~4.9 ft (1.5m)
- Wave Period: 10+ seconds
- Water Temp: 64.8°F (18.2°C)
- Air Temp: 65.8°F (18.7°C)
- Pressure: 29.95 in (1014 hPa) - steady
What's Biting:
- Rockfish: Multiple species, including vermilion and blue
- Lingcod: Strong action
- Halibut: Good prospects along the beaches
Morro Bay Landing (Sep 9): Avenger, 3/4 day, 17 anglers: 137 rockfish, 16 red rockfish, 11 lingcod, 29 bonito. Counts: SportfishingReport.com dock totals, Sep 9.
Salmon Season: Open now.
Tips: Expect faster drifts than usual in this wind.
Marine Forecast
Today: NW 10-20 kt this afternoon, 5-10 kt this morning, seas 3-4 ft Tonight: NW 10-20 kt, easing to 5-10 kt after midnight, seas 3-5 ft Thursday: NW 15-25 kt in the afternoon, 10-15 kt in the morning, seas 4-6 ft Friday: NW 15-25 kt in the afternoon, 10-20 kt in the morning, seas 4-6 ft
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, zone PZZ645 (Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal), issued 132 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026.
Sources: NDBC buoy 46011.