Northern California · United States

Eureka Humboldt Bay fishing forecast

54 Good of 100

Eureka Humboldt Bay is a saltwater fishing spot in Northern California, United States. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, Pacific Albacore. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsMay, June, July, August

Top speciesChinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod

Score now54/100

Local rulesCalifornia

Today’s verdict

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Chlorophyll+18.0Water temperature+16.7Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

major 20:54

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Eureka Humboldt Bay

Eureka Humboldt Bay currently scores 54 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 13.4 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Water temperature +16.7: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Current +4.5: moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: pacific-halibut, chinook-salmon, lingcod, pacific-albacore, chub-mackerel, swordfish, pacific-jack-mackerel, striped-seaperch

Bite windows

Moon

Full Moon · 99% lit

Solunar day rating

60 / 100

Best months for Eureka Humboldt Bay:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 66/100

About this spot

Water type

Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Pacific Halibut

Hippoglossus stenolepis
Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus
Pacific Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Best months by species at Eureka Humboldt Bay

Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Pacific HalibutHippoglossus stenolepis
LingcodOphiodon elongatus
Pacific AlbacoreThunnus alalunga

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)

California

Species	Bag limit	Min size	Open season
LingcodT14 CCR §28.27	2/day	min 55.9 cm	Jan 1 – Dec 31
Two fish, 22 inches minimum. THE SEASON AND THE FISHABLE DEPTH ARE NOT STATEWIDE: open and closed dates and depth restrictions are set separately for each of the five Groundfish Management Areas (Northern, Mendocino, San Francisco, Central and Southern) under T14 CCR §§27.25–27.45, and the Groundfish Exclusion Areas are closed to lingcod year-round under §27.50. CDFW may also change the rules in-season under §27.20(e). Check the area you are fishing before you go.

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Resident sport fishing licence required. Additional report cards are required for certain species (salmon, sturgeon)., non-residents Non-resident annual, plus 1-day and 10-day options.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. California groundfish rules — lingcod, rockfish, cabezon and greenling — are set separately for each of five Groundfish Management Areas, vary by depth, and may be changed in-season by emergency action. White seabass has a seasonal sub-limit south of Point Conception. Always verify the current rules for your area at wildlife.ca.gov before fishing.