I have done pretty well out in the salt. We always fish from I-5 down, but I have heard of people doing well further upriver. We fish everything from 7-20 feet. Three weeks ago I tried and didnt catch anything or see anybody else get fish but it usually picks up as the season goes on.

In front of the beach houses, not that far out is a trench that gets deeper, mayber 20'. This is good sometimes. Across from the beach houses there is a shallow area where birds hang out on the sand at low tide. We have done best all along there in about 8 feet of water on outgoing tide. Also, look for the other boats to pick a good spot. I see the same boats everytime I go out. They must know more than me.

We use herring for bait. Seems to be a little more of a challenge for the numerous crab out there to steal than sandshrimp. Good luck.