There are herring around now and no bass on them as far as the northerly reports they are heard every year just to stir the pot even if they were coming they may migrate the same path as the others 60-70 ft. of water the Mecca boat I fish on called it quits 1 week ago surf has been dead for at least 3 weeks the party is over other then the rats.And as to the charter Capt. if he doesn't know why there are no fish he shouldn't be in the business they are getting wiped out.It is either moratorium time or 1 fish at 36" that's my opinion I'm not getting into the numbers game I'm done with that,I have a family that is growing quickly and need to spend time with them.