What this means

Thresholds and decision logic are calibrated for a specific boat type, layering system, and skill level — not transferable defaults for any other boat, gear, or experience level.

This is not:

  • a general-purpose fishing decision tool
  • calibrated for any boat other than a specific 14-foot pedal kayak
  • calibrated for any immersion-protection system other than a specific semi-dry layering setup
  • calibrated for anyone with significantly more or materially less ocean kayak fishing experience
  • a substitute for USCG bar advisories (707-839-6113 or VHF Channel 22A)
  • a substitute for CDFW salmon hotline status (707-576-3429)
  • a substitute for on-the-water judgment at the launch ramp

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humboldt.fish
Rules Journal Gear
NO-GO Swell period 9.0 s
Verdict from: buoy + NWS forecast + point forecast
Right now (07:29 PT) NO-GO
Swell period 9.0 s
  • pass: Swell height: 4.6 ft
  • fail: Swell period: 9.0 s
  • pass: Sustained wind: 2-9 kt NNW — NWS point forecast — worst period overlapping the trip span
Buoy 46244 obs: 33m ago
Legal
Rockfish (Northern Mgmt Area) in season at Trinidad Harbor
Safety
Swell period 9.0 s
Quality
Not evaluated (earlier layer failed)
Logistics
Not evaluated (earlier layer failed)
What can I keep?
SIZE No minimum size
KEEP 10 / day fish · RCG aggregate (rockfish/cabezon/greenling complex)
RELEASE bronzespotted rockfish; cowcod; quillback rockfish; yelloweye rockfish

Next days

Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Forecast confidence drops past day 5.
Verdict from: NWS forecast + point forecast
Forecast confidence drops past day 5.

Data freshness (tap a source to verify directly):

Times shown in Pacific time (PT). Verdicts apply Humboldt-specific thresholds calibrated for one boat and one paddler.