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The PierA backbone of the club is our fishing pier stretching nearly ½ mile into San Pablo Bay and open everyday of the year from sunrise to sunset. It is for the exclusive use of our members, their families and guests. Striped bass, perch, sturgeon, and halibut are just some of the fare that can be caught from the pier. |  |
Pier Fishing Report
Written by: Dan Schuster.
February, 2026
Fishing was slow in January on our Pier. Anglers braved the weather to spend 126 trips out of the pier and landed 137 fish. Most of those were Perch at 86, caught with 45 Bass taking second place. Three halibut, 2 Bullhead, and a single Smelt rounded out the meager catch for an average of just over 1 fish per trip. There were more days with zero catch and some with 5-8 fish. Adding to our problems, half the Pier was off limits because some pilings gave way in December, and repairs were not possible until late January.
The rains around New Year's sweetened up the Bay with salinity ranging from 1% to 2%, depending on the tide. That explains why no Sharks or Rays were caught, they like saltier water. The temperature is in typical winter ranges of 50F to 56F with an average of 53F.
The first few “Schoolie” Bass made for fun days when 12-16” fish chomped on bait and lures. Striped Bass go out to sea to fatten up each winter and then come back to freshwater each spring to breed. It's a temperature-driven migration; most Bass seek out colder waters that have more oxygen and food. More Bass will be around the pier as fish pass by on their way upstream to breed in the Delta and rivers. The Schoolie Bass are like middle school kids going to their first dance in the HighSchool Gym; they kind of get what's going on, but older and bigger fish get most of the action. Expect “HighSchool” sized bass to come by in the next month or two.
A quick note about the New Year's Day Derby. We saw 22 anglers brave he cold and rainy weather, but for the first time in memory, not a single fish was caught. Kudo’s to sticking out a tough day! Since no one won a prize, the entry fees were not distributed. We decided to roll the $110 collected into the prize pool for our yearlong Derby.
Dan Schuster
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Tide and weather forecast, tips, and fishing derby results.
Surfperch refers to family of viviparous, bony fish (Embiotocidae) found in shallow, coastal waters along the Pacific coast of North America.
Sign-up for the 2026 MRGC Fishing Derby. The official signup list is at the bar.
We have big prizes in the pot rolled-over from the New Year's Derby.
MRGC Fishing Derby | Fishing at MRGC | Weather Forecast |
Member's Boat Launch
See the home page for the current status on the boat ramp.
It's so reliable that the emergency responders use our boat launch!
Our boat launch is a well-maintained concrete slab with drainage grooves, properly sloped, and safe, with clear access to the water and plenty space for staging and parking. We power wash the ramp at least twice per year.
Our composite floating/piling dock can host 2-3 boats depending on the boats' LOA.
We also have a very comfortable boat washing station located on the newly paved back parking lot.
Don't forget to check for high tides and weather forecast before going out (links above).
We have bait available on the pier.
CDFW licenses, regulations, and gear restrictions.
CDFW Article 28.65. General. (partial)
(a) San Francisco Bay, as described in Section 27.00, where only one line with not more than three hooks may be used.
