It often takes 2-4 days for muddy run off to reach the bay bridge area.
Even then - the east side often has cleaner water.
I've seen Sandy Point look like chocolate milk - yet just 8 miles SE off #86 - it be clear down 2-3 feet.
Also - keep in mind the bay was very salty this year. The run off will be freshwater - this tends to ride on top of the salty water.
FYI: This is why icebergs float.
Often putting lures deep will get to the cleaner salty water.
Watch your meter - turn it up high - should show the salt/fresh water line. Most times - it is about 12 feet down off Bay Bridge area.
FWIW: Incoming current - raising tide - often brings cleaner water then outgoing does. I've been diving with 2 feet of viz. on last of incoming - then lose the viz. once outgoing starts.
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