Tides THU, APR 6
FRI, APR 7 SAT, APR 8 SUN, APR 9
Waves (BIRDROCK) LOW TIDE
AM HT. PM HT. 12:50 1.7’ 1:28 -0.4’ 1:40 1.2’ 2:07 -0.4’ 2:22 0.7’ 2:40 -0.3’ 2:59 0.3’ 3:09 -0.1’
HIGH TIDE
AM HT. PM HT. 6:42 5.2’ 7:59 4.8’ 7:35 5.3’ 8:29 5.2’ 8:20 5.4’ 8:57 5.4’ 9:00 5.3’ 9:23 5.6’
Height Direction Interval 2’-3’ 2’-3’ 3’-4’ 4’-6’
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SDReader.com/waterfront EVENTS
Day at the Docks This annual event pro- vides marine attractions for the family and the sportfishing enthusiast. Activities include $3 boat rides on San Diego Bay, displays by marine artists and fishing tackle experts, food, entertainment, fishing seminars, an open house aboard sportfishing boats, kids’ fishing, contests, prizes, and more. Sunday, April 9, 9am; free. H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson Street. (POINT LOMA)
Lake Jennings Spring Carnival Third annual event. The Kids Pond will be fully stocked for kids under ten to catch a fish. 1700 lbs. of trout will be stocked that week. 2000-egg-hunt for children under ten in Her- mits Cove at 1pm with a special sectioned- off area for those three and under. Free hot dogs at 11:30am in Hermits Cove as well. Day use fee (non-fishing): $2. Adult fishing permit: $8. Children under 8 free with paid adult or $4. Children 8-15 fishing permit: $4. Saturday, April 8, 9am; Lake Jennings, 9535 Harritt Road. (LAKESIDE)
Outrigger Canoe Club Meet-Up San Diego Outrigger Canoe Club is looking for a few good men and women to join our club. If you enjoy working out, love the ocean and being outside, and are a little bit competi- tive, you’ll love outrigger paddling. No cost to check it out, and we’ll have a paddle for you. Saturdays, 8:30am; through Saturday, February 3, free. 18 and up. Campland on the Bay, 2211 Pacific Beach Drive. (PACIFIC BEACH)
San Diego Harbor Cruise A sightseeing tour of San Diego Bay with a professionally narrated tour of more than 50 landmarks. We’ll cover over 13 miles on the Big Bay, passing by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among many others. As we sail we’ll see marine animals and majes- tic sea birds, and we’ll talk about what local environmental efforts are doing to protect them. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to capture the sights in photos and video. Thurs- days, 10am; Fridays, 10am; Saturdays, 10am; Sundays, 10am; Mondays, 10am; Tuesdays, 10am; Wednesdays, 10am; through Sunday, December 31, $25-$30. Hornblower Cruises, 970 N. Harbor Drive. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)
San Diego River Assessment Field Team The River Assessment Team walk different segments of the San Diego River in the Mission Valley area to identify issues affecting the river. Volunteer reconnaissance of these areas to effectively plan cleanup events is important. Volunteers are invited to attend any and all, depending on abil- ity level as the team will work in areas of varying levels of difficulty. Must be 18 or over to participate, and this is not open for court ordered community service. Contact the San Diego River Park Foundation at vol-
unteer@sandiegoriver.org. Tuesdays, 9am; through Tuesday, December 26, free. San
Diego River Park Foundation, 4891 Pacific Highway. (MISSION VALLEY)
Shelter Island Walk and Talk Join San- dra, Sally, and friends for a casual walk from the Bali Hai Restaurant to the Friendship Bell and back on flat sidewalks (about 2.5 miles round trip; 60-70 minutes including pit stop). Breathe ocean air and enjoy bay and city views from ships to sea lions. Meet new friends at east end of the island to the right of the Bali Hai by the lamp post and hand rails, where we will stretch for a few min- utes. Ample free parking. If you’re late, drive down the island and join us along the way. Take the #28 bus and walk approximately three blocks to the Bali Hai. Optional eats afterward. Info: 619-222-3800. Thursdays, 10am; free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Drive. (SHELTER ISLAND)
Sights and Sips A two-hour cruise on San Diego Bay with a boarding glass of cham- pagne, light hors d’oeuvres, buffet style, and steward-passed Hornblower Signature Cocktails and Monthly Drink Specials. DJ entertainment. Fridays, 5:30pm; through Friday, October 13, $37. Hornblower Cruises, 970 N. Harbor Drive. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)
Waterski and Wakeboard The Convair Waterski Club is active year-round on Mis- sion Bay. The club provides two ski boats for waterskiing and wakeboarding, with free instruction and equipment available on request. Meet at the south end of Crown Point Beach, 3500 Crown Point Drive. Guests of any skill level are welcome. Info: convair-
waterskiclub@gmail.com. Sundays, 8am; through Sunday, December 17, free. Crown Point, 3700 Crown Point Drive. (PACIFIC BEACH)
Whale & Dolphin Watching If you love whales, dolphins, and sea birds, hop on board for an experience on the open ocean. We’ll speed out to sea on a yacht and pass barking sea lions and leaping dolphins as we search for the legendary gray whales, known for migrating the longest distance of any mammal on Earth. Two cruises daily from December 10 to April 23. Thursdays, 9:30am; Fridays, 9:30am; Saturdays, 9:30am; Sundays, 9:30am; Mondays, 9:30am; Tuesdays, 9:30am; Wednesdays, 9:30am; through Sunday, April 23, $46. Hornblower Cruises, 970 N. Harbor Drive. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)
Whale Watching Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. From December through April you can witness this amazing journey off the coast of San Diego on educational whale watching excursion with Flagship Cruises & Events and our partner of 17 years, Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Get a deeper understanding of the ocean ecosystem and real-time commentary on the whales, dolphins, sea lions, and other sea creatures. Outdoor 360-degree views, indoor seating, professionally guided narra- tion, coupons to Birch Aquarium. Morning cruise boards 9am ; afternoon cruise boards 1pm. Thursdays, 9am; Fridays, 9am; Satur- days, 9am; Sundays, 9am; through Sunday, April 9, $20-$45. Flagship Cruises & Events, 990 N. Harbor Drive. (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO)
SSW 15 seconds WNW 12 seconds WNW 11 seconds WNW 7 seconds
Pres. Trump’s new Sec. of Interior has reversed the Obama administration’s ban on lead sinkers.
Tungsten smaller, lead cheaper Ryan Zinke, President Trump’s new Interior Secretary, one day after his March 1 confirmation, announced a reversal of the Obama administration’s ban on lead used in fishing sinkers and tackle on federally controlled waters. In a published statement, Secretary Zinke said,
“Outdoor recreation is about both our heritage and our economy . . . [the industry] generates thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity.” The ban was reversed, according to Zinke, to high-
light the need for additional review by the fishing industry and recreational angler organizations. “This is very good for fishermen,” said Wayne
Kotow, executive director of Coastal Conservation Asso- ciation — California, a San Diego-based lobbying and activist organization representing recreational anglers. “Science has proven that lead sinkers are not harmful to fishermen or the environment. Show me one fisherman that has ever been diagnosed with lead poisoning. Hasn’t
happened,” said Kotow. Tungsten is an alternative heavy metal
that is used for sinkers. Jason at Oceans- ide’s Pacific Coast Tackle store said, “Tung- sten provides the same in weight at about two-thirds the size.” Other anglers feel that tungsten sinkers provide a better sensitivity feedback sitting on a lake’s bottom. But increased cost may be an issue.
At Pacific Coast Tackle, a ¼-ounce sliding sinker made of lead sells for $3.69 for a pack of six. A similar bullet-style tungsten sinker sells for $1.59 each. “The anti-lead sinker fight in California
is just starting,” says Coastal Conservation Association’s Kotow, as the state Department of Toxic Substances has put the industry on notice that it has begun to zero in on lead in sinkers, tackle, and ammunition. Political footnote: Unlike most Repub-
Perfect wave? Fish tale? We’ll pay you $25 for your story. Send to
sdreader.com/waterfront REDS, YELLOWS, AND THE BLUES
Dock Totals 3/26 – 4/1: 1,914 anglers aboard 71 boats out of San Diego landings this past week caught 84 bluefin tuna, 1,562 yellowtail, 3 calico bass, 9 sand bass, 3,395 rockfish, 371 sanddab, 6 halfmoon, 8 lingcod, 4 halibut, 5 bonito, 170 sculpin, 1 sheephead, 40 bocaccio, 1 rubberlip seaperch and 15 whitefish.
The rockfish bite locally and south of the line is
heating up with lots of reds and vermilions coming over the rail. The lingcod numbers, along with whitefish, dropped off a little even though they tend to bite well along with the rockfish. Sometimes, it is just a matter of getting a bait or jig down through the rockfish and the rockfish just won’t allow it. For that reason, when targeting lingcod in a good bite, I like to use a large plastic on a head large enough
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