Off-Season Leopard Shark Fishing??

I'm thinking about taking some friends leopard shark fishing. They don't have a lot of fishing experience and I just wanted something relatively easy and fun for them. I know that leopard shark season is from the summer to fall but I'm wondering if the bite is still okay out of season. I'm thinking about either Bolinas Lagoon or Blackies Pasture. Thoughts?

Never seems to be too many sharks or rays caught during the winter. Don't let that stop you from trying, though!

The recreational fishery for leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is open year-round to shore-based anglers and divers. The fishery inside San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, Newport Bay and Alamitos Bay is open year-round to boat-based anglers.Outside of the above-mentioned embayments, the fishery is closed to boat-based anglers from January 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019. Leopard sharks may only be taken or possessed in waters less than 450 feet (75 fathoms) deep (except in the Cowcod Conservation Areas - see below). The daily bag and possession limit is 3 fish with a minimum size limit of 36 inches total length.

The recreational fishery for leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is open year-round to shore-based anglers and divers. The fishery inside San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, Newport Bay and Alamitos Bay is open year-round to boat-based anglers.Outside of the above-mentioned embayments, the fishery is closed to boat-based anglers from January 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019. Leopard sharks may only be taken or possessed in waters less than 450 feet (75 fathoms) deep (except in the Cowcod Conservation Areas - see below). The daily bag and possession limit is 3 fish with a minimum size limit of 36 inches total length.

Sorry if I didn't specify. I'd be taking them bank fishing (don't have a bunch of spare kayaks haha).

Never seems to be too many sharks or rays caught during the winter. Don't let that stop you from trying, though!

Ah, I was worried that would be the case. The other option I've been mulling is taking them to HMB on a jetty but I have a feeling they'll just get snagged all day :/

bring them to marina bay. should be some action there.

Elkhorn slough produces quite a few Leopards. Not sure about what season they peak... If you fish the slough, just make sure you know where the MPA bounderies are.  You can fish the mouth, and the back of the slough.  The majority is however is MPA.