Welcome to So Cal Fish Reports

Welcome to Southern California's best source for regional sportfishing information, including the latest fishing conditions, charter boat information, and the regions best sources for bait, tackle, and all your fishing needs.

Prado Lake Trou Derby Jan. 10
by SAN BERNARDINO PARKS STAFF
PRADO TROUT DERBY JAN. 10! Regional Parks is excited to welcome back the one-day trout derby at Prado Regional Park on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 a.m. and pre-paid derby fees are
(More...) (Friday, January 2, 2026)

Final trip 2025
by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
The ocean was calm. The winds had backed off. The rain had started and the fish continued to bite. What a way to in 2025 with decent people and really good fishing.
(More...) (Wednesday, December 31, 2025)

Happy New Year
by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
Happy New Year to you and your families from the Independence Sportfishing family! Here's to another fantastic year of tight lines, big catches, and wonderful memories on the water.
(More...) (Wednesday, December 31, 2025)

Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Last Closed Area in Humboldt County After Delay Due to Public Health Risks
by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The last area of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery in Humboldt County opened today after being delayed due to elevated levels of domoic acid.  State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab in waters from the southern boundary of the Reading Rock
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Todays private charter
by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays private charter 10 passengers 50 calico bass 18 Bonito 42 whitefish 33 rockfish 1 sheephead We have one last trip for the season and for the current Aloha Spirit. We will check in tomorrow
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Lake Piru gained roughly 41 vertical feet of water last week
by LAKE PIRU STAFF / Lake Piru
Lake Piru saw a generous amount of rain last week with the lake gaining roughly 41 vertical feet of water! Before the rain: ~995 ft elevation After: 1036.57 ft
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

4.3 lb. Rainbow
by WOHLFORD LAKE STAFF / Wohlford Lake
Danny Cheng just caught a 4.3 pound trout from the second dock using a white power worm!
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Wrapping up our end of the year 4-day trip

by EXCEL LONG RANGE SPORTFISHING / Excel Sportfishing
Just wrapping up our end of the year 4-day trip where we had fun fishing for tuna offshore with some coastal variety mixed in. Thank you to everyone who came out with us this year.
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Excellent 5 Day Fishing

by TEAM SUPREME / Polaris Supreme
Excellent flyline Bluefin action yesterday. Up to 107 Bluefin, with 19 from 90-120lbs. Had a nice stop on the Yellowtail this morning bringing our total up to 220 for the trip, along with 23 Dorado and 5 Yellowfin. Great way
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Lay trip of the season is TOMORROW!!
by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Sadly, due to weather on Wednesday, Tuesday will be our last fishing trip of the year! We have lots of room, and again this is your last chance to get out for several months. Call our awesome office staff at
(More...) (Monday, December 29, 2025)

Mirage Fish Count!
by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todaus fish count! 18 anglers: 4 Sheephead, 3 Lingcod, 173 Whitefish, 180 Rockfish
(More...) (Sunday, December 28, 2025)

3/4 day quality
by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Good afternoon,  had a good day fishing at Santa Rosa island. We had great quality, all our anglers had a great time and loved being out in great weather.  Our 24 anglers caught  153 rockfish  4 lingcod  1 sole Lots of room Tuesday & Wednesday!
(More...) (Sunday, December 28, 2025)

Thank you for visiting So Cal Fish Reports! Please visit us again, as this site is under development and new features are being added regularly.