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by DUKE EKSTROM / Royal Star
Another action packed day here aboard the Royal Star. Started the morning off sonar balling around for a few more yellows before targeting anything but tuna and yellowtail haha. Looked along the beach for any bass which we were rewarded
(More...) (Monday, November 2, 2026)

Stan Vanderburg 11-Day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
Fishing was a bit tougher for us today, but the gang put in serious work at the rail to make every bite count. We’re going to give it one more solid effort tomorrow and see how things play out!
(More...) (Monday, November 2, 2026)

3/4 day

by RAFA GARCIA / Santa Barbara Landing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip Beautiful weather and some amazing fishing for the guys and gals today.  23 Anglers  1 Yellowtail  27 Lingcod 109 Rockfish  230 Whitefish  Our next available trips are this Thursday and Friday 3/4 day trips. You can call the landing at 805-963-3564 or
(More...) (Monday, November 2, 2026)

Nice morning on quality yellowtail, a few wahoo and a finisher on nice little tuna

by MARIA DIAZ / Red Rooster III
Had a nice morning on quality yellowtail, followed up with a few wahoo and a finisher on nice little tuna. Ending the Charkbait 8 day trip. Thanks guys and thank you for your support.
(More...) (Monday, November 2, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Fish Count

by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays fish count   30 passengers 300 whitefish 90 rockfish 8 calico bass 12 sheephead 1 lingcod 1 bonito 3 yellowtail   We are in tomorrow due to bad weather but we have plenty of room all next week and the forecast looks really nice.   Call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to
(More...) (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Begins in Most Areas Nov. 7 with Trap Restrictions, Commercial Season Delayed

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning Nov. 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard.   State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab collected north
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Great weather great Fishing light loads

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Just coming in off another 3/4 day trip. Once again textbook whitefish fishing nice big ones, caught a couple of yellowtail mixed in with it and a couple of sheephead. Then we slid out to the deeper water where we
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Nice Trip Out Yesterday

by CHRIS HANSON / Cobra Charters
A couple of nice ones from Yesterday’s Open Party Trip 10/29/31. Please check out the Cobra’s   Finished up with: 1 Barracuda, 7 Calico Bass, 1 Halibut, 16 Rockfish, 2 Sheephead, 49 Ocean Whitefish and 1 White Seabass.   Schedule at: cobrasportfishing.com
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

2 Day Wrap Up

by NAVEGANTE SPORTFISHING / Navegante Sportfishing
2 day trip with Eric and the boys. Ending the trip with 63 yellowtail, 30 whitefish, 6 sheephead, 3 sculpin and 55 rockfish
(More...) (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Fall fishing at its best!

by BIG BEAR SPORTING GOODS / Big Bear Sporting Goods
Fall fishing at its best! Steven caught a quick limit using corn Powerbait! Stop by Big Bear Sporting Goods to grab yours.
(More...) (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

One last chance to reel them in!

by HESPERIA LAKE STAFF / Hesperia Lake
One last chance to reel them in! We're wrapping up catfish season at Hesperia Lake Park with our final stocking of the year. Join us on Friday, October 30, as we stock 1,000 pounds of catfish. Grab your gear, bring the family,
(More...) (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Lake Isabella Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Isabella Fishing Guide Report 10/24/2026 - Here is Jeff, with his great friend Mike, yesterday at Lake Isabella with absolutely beautiful weather and lots and lots of big fish! Rusty Brown former U.S. Open champion at the helm.
(More...) (Monday, October 26, 2026)

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