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Gallagher/ Bob Sands group
by EXCEL LONG RANGE SPORTFISHING / Excel Sportfishing
Nothing has come easy for the Gallagher/ Bob Sands group. Hurricane Marie really stirred up the water up down below and the water temperature is anywhere from 83-90 degrees. That's not a typo. We've been able to catch a little
(More...) (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)

Another Great Trip
by PHIL ORENELAS / El Patron Sportfishing
Another great day-ended up with 21 yellowtail with very heavy casualties, all the bonita your heart could desire, and a handful of bass. Recommended tackle for the next couple days. Size 2-1/0 sizes hooks, 20-40lb test. And a rod to
(More...) (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)

2 Day Trip Wrap Up
by JACOB HENSLEY(SAN DIEGO) / Ranger 85 Sportfishing
The Ranger 85 returned from a 2-day trip with 17 anglers aboard. The group landed: 11 Bluefin Tuna 1 Yellowfin Tuna
(More...) (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Fish Count
by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays fish count 29 passengers 54 calico bass 8 yellowtail 3 sheephead 18 bonito 52 rockfish 1 lingcod We still have room Sept 15 and 16 Go to alohaspirit.com to make a reservation.
(More...) (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)

09/09 Recap
by ENTERPRISE SPORTFISHING / Enterprise Sportfishing
Beautiful day on the water with a nice little whack at the yellowtail limits of bonito and some really nice bass to go with it . Plenty of room throughout the week. 
(More...) (Wednesday, September 9, 2026)

Fantastic fishing
by TIM EKSTROM / Royal Star Sportfishing
No doubt the current trend is favoring the western fleet with a September push of beautiful grade offshore bluefin. Settling in on the banks the consistent pattern for many years provides day and night time catching opportunities. That perfect combination
(More...) (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)

3/4 day
by RAFA GARCIA / Santa Barbara Landing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip  22 Anglers  195 Rockfish  72 Whitefish  9 Lingcod  Next week Monday-Friday has plenty of room available. You can call the landing at 805-963-3564 or book at www.stardustsportfishing
(More...) (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)

Up the beach

by MARIA DIAZ / Red Rooster III
Went up the beach and had yellowtail action that only really lasted until breakfast . Made a couple more anchor jobs for a couple White Sea bass and a few more yellows with plenty of miscellaneous in the mix. Heading
(More...) (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)

Good Day Time Action

by MIKE LOUST / Pacific Dawn Sportfishing
Hey, good evening, guys. Captain Loust here with Pacific Dawn and the crew. We wrapped up our day today with 34 bluefin tuna, up to 100 pounds, for our 14 anglers. We had some good daytime action, and we’re hoping it
(More...) (Monday, September 7, 2026)

3/4 day Shallow water fishing
by MATT DIAMOND / Santa Barbara Landing
Matt checking in from the Stardust, fun shallow water fishing with some fun surface fishing to end it. You can book online or by calling the office at 805-963-3564. 34 anglers  340ocean whitefish 103 rockfish 7 lingcod 30 bonito  7 barracuda
(More...) (Monday, September 7, 2026)

Mirage Fish Count!
by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todays fish count! 21 anglers: 30 Sheephead, 3 Yellowtail, 14 Calico Bass, 3 Lingcod, 190 Whitefish, 7 Bonito, 173 Rockfish Happy Labor Day!
(More...) (Monday, September 7, 2026)

Virginia Lakes Fishing Report
by CAROLYN WEBB / Virginia Lakes Resort
Saturday was free fishing day, and the parking lot was full at 6:25am when we arrived at 6:30am. Around 10am the parking lot started to empty out due to the wind but there are some hearty souls still out there
(More...) (Sunday, September 6, 2026)

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