SLO Fishing Report — June 27, 2026
Tides for June 27, 2026 — Morro Bay Area
| Time | Type | Height | |------|------|--------| | 4:46 AM | Low | -0.6 ft | | 11:58 AM | High | 8.5 ft | | 3:16 PM | Low | 7.9 ft | | 9:37 PM | High | 16.1 ft |
A solid tide day with a 16.1 ft evening high — prime time for surf fishing. Focus on the incoming tide push from ~3 PM low through the evening high (3:15–9:45 PM) for best action.
Lake Levels — June 27, 2026
All data from USGS and USBR:
| Lake | Current Storage | % Capacity | Trend | |------|------------|-----------|----------:| | Lake Nacimiento | 764.27 ft MSL | ~50% | → Stable (+0.03 ft) | | Lake San Antonio | 270,863 acre-ft | 49% | ↓ Down from 2025 | | Lopez Lake | ~83% | 83% | ↓ Slight decline | | Santa Margarita Lake | Data pending | — | — | | Whale Rock Reservoir | ~87% | 87% | Stable |
Quick Analysis
Nacimiento holding steady at 764.27 ft MSL with a +0.03 ft daily gain — essentially stable. Lake levels remain around 50% capacity, significantly below 2025 levels (~67-68%). San Antonio at 49% of normal (270,863 acre-ft), also well below 2025 (~72%). Lopez holding at ~83% — still accessible but declining.
With lower lake levels, fish are concentrated in deeper water. Early morning (first light to ~8 AM) remains the best window before thermals push fish deep. Some boat ramps may have limited access — scout before launching.
Offshore Conditions — NOAA/ NDBC Buoy 46011 (Pt Conception)
Current observations (12:30 PM):
- Wind: NW 330° at 5-8 m/s (10-16 knots)
- Gusts: up to 10.0 m/s (20 knots)
- Wave height: 1.3-1.7m (4.3-5.6 ft)
- Wave period: 15-17 seconds (long-period SW swell)
- Water temp: 15.7°C (60°F)
- Air temp: 15.0-15.8°C (58-60°F)
- Pressure: 1015.1-1015.9 hPa — rising
NOAA Marine Forecast (Zone PZZ450: San Mateo Pt to Morro Bay):
| Period | Wind | Seas | Conditions | |--------|------|------|------------| | Today | NW 15-25 kt | 5-7 ft | Gale warning this PM | | Tonight | NW 25-30 kt | 9-11 ft | Gale conditions | | Sun | NW 25-30 kt | 10-11 ft | Dangerous offshore | | Mon | NW 25-30 kt | 12-14 ft | Hazardous seas |
⚠️ Takeaway: Gale warning in effect this afternoon through late tonight. Winds will build to 25-30 knots with seas 9-11 ft tonight and 10-11 ft Sunday. Small craft advisory in effect now through Monday morning. If planning offshore fishing, get off the water by early afternoon — conditions will deteriorate rapidly. This is not a day for small boats.
Solunar Fishing Forecast — June 27, 2026
Moon phase: Waning Gibbous (47% illumination)
Moon sign: Pisces
| Period | Time | Rating | |--------|------|--------| | Minor #1 | 6:30 AM – 8:06 AM | Fair | | Major #1 | 12:06 PM – 1:42 PM | Good | | Minor #2 | 6:42 PM – 8:18 PM | Fair | | Major #2 | 12:18 AM – 1:54 AM | Good |
Best fishing windows: The major feed around 12:06–1:42 PM and late-night major around 12:18 AM–1:54 AM. The PM major aligns with the late incoming tide — fish the tide push from ~3 PM through evening high.
Recommended Spots for Today
⚠️ Weather Advisory: With gale conditions expected, prioritize sheltered fishing:
Surf / Pier Fishing:
- Cayucos Pier area — incoming tide (3–9 PM)
- Morro Bay estuary channel — sheltered from wind
- North of Morro Rock — but check wind exposure
Lake Fishing (recommended):
- Nacimiento: Points 7, 8, 9 — deep water, sheltered points
- San Antonio: Main lake points, 15-25 ft depth
- Lopez: Good access, higher water than others
Offshore: NOT RECOMMENDED — Gale conditions expected. If you're on the water, seek shelter by early afternoon.
Gear Notes
- Lake fishing: With stable water levels, concentrate on deeper structure. Topwater fading — shift to deeper finesse (drop-shot, Ned rigs).
- Surf: Light leader (8-10 lb) for perch, heavier (20-30 lb) for halibut and bass.
- Offshore: Lingcod season opens July 1 — conditions don't favor scouting today.
- Safety: If heading out, monitor NOAA weather radio and be off the water by 2 PM — conditions deteriorate rapidly this afternoon.
Tide data from NOAA Station 9412110 (Morro Bay). Lake data from USGS and USBR. Marine conditions from NDBC Buoy 46011 and NOAA Marine Forecast. Solunar times calculated based on lunar position.