Does anyone here freedive monterey bay?

I live in Santa Cruz, but fish most of the bay.  I'd like to do a lot more spearfishing, but can't stand to dive alone.  My girlfriend will dive Monterey, but hates the Santa Cruz visibility.  If anyone's ever looking for a dive partner, my schedule's pretty flexible.  Any Santa Cruz spots I should be checking out?  Also, how bad is the surge at natural bridges?

my son and I recently started doing a bit of spearing.  Only done it a few times in Monterey.  We will post a hook up next time we go

Natural Bridges is a no take zone. Try the lighthouse. If you're local you can easily pick your good viz days to dive. Look up your local diveclub 'kelpstalkers' I believe.

Natural Bridges is a no take zone.

Do you have a link to that info.  Seriously, I've never heard that, but would not be surprised.

Best bet for consistent fish is Monterey.

I can't find the no take zone anywhere.  Any idea how far it reaches?  Or where to find a map of it?  Thanks.

I was just looking for some hunting spots around the bay, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with coral street?  If there's anywhere else I should check out, please let me know.

Hi John:

 Check with the web site below, it's all about SpearFishing!
                                                                Sea-ya
                                                                Ernie


http://www.spearboard.com/

Natural Bridges is a no take zone.

Do you have a link to that info.  Seriously, I've never heard that, but would not be surprised.

Best bet for consistent fish is Monterey.

Pretty sure the Central Coast MLPA shut down the shoreline out to like 300 feet or something like that at NB.  I would avoid a shore dive there.  




edit: From DFG website

Hi Yakers:

   I was stopped by DFG just East of NB. Good thing they just wanted
to check out my Rigging. I did a "ODD JOB" hat toss so the DFG Warden could see my License attached to my Hat.
   The Game Warden wasted one Hr. of my fishing time and, the Wind
picked up shortly after. When the NW Wind came in, I just gave up and rode the Wind back to the West Harber.
                                                                 Sea-ya
                                                                 Ernie

Still Water Cove is also A great place to dive. Ive done it A few times, and the few times ive gone the vis has been great! Make sure to post A hook up next time you plan on heading out, I may join in!

Hey Amadeo, It's off limits according to DFG.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/MLPA/ccmpas_list.asp#bridges

Natural Bridges is a no take zone.

Do you have a link to that info.  Seriously, I've never heard that, but would not be surprised.

Best bet for consistent fish is Monterey.

Dove at coral street twice,did not see lots of fish either time.

Thanks for the help.  I had no idea about the no take zone.  You probably saved me a big ticket and losing my gear.  I'll be sure to post when I head to Monterey.  Hopefully this week.  I guess I'll hit coral street and stillwater, and just see how it goes.

Hey Amadeo, It's off limits according to DFG.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/MLPA/ccmpas_list.asp#bridges

Thank you.  Like I said I am not surprised.  It makes sense as PISCO and long marine lab have lot's of survey equipment out there. 

Not yet but I would like to try.