Bodega Bay incorporates a outstanding Dungenes Crab fishery. Crab season opens in early November and the catch for the 2010/2011 interval has been excessive.
The game fishing season opens up two weeks previous to the business season so it is the optimum time to get out on the water. There are a number of methods to go crabbing in Bodega Bay.
Some individuals wish to drop cheap traps proper off the Marina Jetty at Spud Level Marina. Spud Level Marina is positioned at 1818 Westshore Highway. The Marina Jetty is positioned on the south finish of the marina. One other in style location for crabbing from shore is the breakwater jetty positioned off Doran Seashore Park.
The doorway to the park is positioned south of Bodega Bay close to the doorway to the Bodega Harbour Golf Course.
Another choice for many who personal small boats is to set traps or pots within the inside harbor space. On calm days small boats will also be discovered past the breakwater jetty alongside Doran Seashore. Bodega Head provides safety from the worst sea situations however a small boat was capsized this yr throughout tough climate. Excessive winds and excessive seas create harmful situations for boating.
For many who personal bigger boats there may be nice crabbing south of Seal Rock (Bodega Rock). Throughout excessive surf days use warning close to the reef the place waves typically breakwater point. There are additionally good crabbing areas close to the estero and south alongside ten mile seashore.
For many who wish to crab in deeper water there may be additionally good crabbing off Salmon Creek Seashore north of Bodega Bay.
Lastly, for many who wish to exit on a celebration boat there are a number of six pack and bigger boats that run out of Porto Bodega alongside Westshore Highway. Miss Anita is a 34 foot Catamaran with a 12 foot beam that gives a quick and easy fishing journey. Go to missanitafishingcharters.com for extra info.
One other good supply for crabbing and fishing stories is usafishing.com/bodega.
There are a number of motels in Bodega Bay together with The Inn on the Tides, Bodega Bay Lodge and Bodega Coast Inn and Suites. Another choice is to remain at one of many many trip leases within the space. A favourite is positioned on Gull Drive with a view of Doran Seashore and the ocean past.