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Phil Friedman 5 day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
Talk about a game-changer! We started our morning working the beach for yellowtail, but despite finding a nice school, they just weren't in a biting mood. After a few drifts for rockfish, we got the "911 call" from a code
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

3/4 day

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip  Great day of fishing out at our local deep water area again. We just opened up a 3/4 day open party trip for the 27th. You can book online at www.stardustsportfishing.com or call the Santa Barbara
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Yellow

by BRIAN SIMS / Royal Star Sportfishing
We worked coastal for the morning and found some yellowtail that wanted to play. We looked for bluefin in the afternoon and saw just a few small dabs. We will be offshore in the morning.  Robert Hirsh and Damian Best with
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/15/2026 - Here is Alex with me today for some bass fishing, visiting from Minnesota, loaded down with a fantastic bag of Lake Casitas largemouth, in just four hours of fishing. Absolute gorgeous conditions
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Smorgasbord

by AMERICAN ANGLER / American Angler Sportfishing
This trip had it all and fishing all the way home
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Sunday 8 hour

by BLACK PEARL SPORTFISHING
Sunday wrapped up the weekend on a high note with some absolute "monsters" coming over the rail! Here is the breakdown: The Conditions: Perfectly flat and calm weather made for a smooth day on the water for the 30 anglers on board. The Haul: The group
(More...) (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/13/2026 - Here's one of our clients that came out with me yesterday bass fishing at Lake Cachuma. Plenty of sunshine and catching some nice quality largemouth bass on a variety of baits.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Island wrap up

by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
Braved the conditions and ran out to  San Clemente Island and we're rewarded with a steady pick on the whitefish, rockfish,  sheephead,  and a few lingcod as well for our 14 anglers.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Scoping new grounds

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Hey guys Matt checking in from the Stardust. We had a super light load and took advantage of that to cover some new ground. Started our morning by limiting the boat out on reds and made a run out deep which lead
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Ocean Salmon Comeback Continues

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Significant improvements in key California salmon populations -- specifically Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and Klamath River fall-run Chinook  -- will allow for more ocean salmon fishing opportunities this year. The California Department of Fish and
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Some nice catches by mom and son

by LOPEZ LAKE MARINA / Lopez Lake
Some nice catches by 5 y/o Levi and his mom Jennifer! They were caught using nightcrawlers in Cottonwood Cove. Nice work!!
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Sunday Report

by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
    Today’s fish count.   15 passengers   149 Rockfish   138 Whitefish   8 Lingcod   3 Sheephead   1 Calico Bass   1 Cabezon     We have space on our open party trips coming up.   Please call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make a rest.
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

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