Urban Waters, Wild Fights - Salmon Fishing in the Bay Area on Hobie Kayaks

Salmon season in the Bay Area isn’t just for the big charter boats anymore—more and more anglers are trading deck space for pedal power. Armed with Hobie kayaks and downriggers, a growing crew of die-hard fishermen are getting up close and personal with King salmon, right off the California coast.

From Half Moon Bay to Sausalito, salmon chase baitfish along the shoreline and through the Bay’s deeper channels. Hobie kayaks, with their MirageDrive pedal system, let anglers cover serious ground without scaring fish off with motor noise. Add a compact downrigger to your setup, and you’ve got a stealthy rig perfect for getting your bait right into the strike zone.

Salmon fishing in the Bay Area is evolving, and Hobie kayaks are right at the heart of it. If you're ready to swap crowds for solitude and feel every pulse of the ocean beneath you, rig up that downrigger, drop your line, and get ready to ride.