Good morning, Los Angeles anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 6th fishing report, dialed in for Southern California’s coast and local lakes.

We’re heading into a classic early June pattern. Sunrise is at 5:42 AM and sunset clocks in at 8:01 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase that dream catch. Today’s weather is shaping up warm and clear with highs in the upper 70s near the coast and just a light onshore breeze—ideal fishing conditions for both inshore and freshwater missions.

Tides are a big factor this Friday. The morning high comes in around 7:36 AM at 3.31 feet, followed by a midday low at 12:37 PM of 1.73 feet, and then a solid evening high peaking at 7:09 PM at a hefty 5.34 feet. That evening swing is setting up nicely for a strong saltwater bite. According to Tide-Forecast, timing your casts around that moving water—especially the evening flood tide—should pay off.

Saltwater reports up and down the Los Angeles coast are positive. According to SoCal Fish Reports, local boats out of Marina del Rey and Redondo are putting up good numbers of quality Rockfish and Lingcod, with the overnight trips out of Oxnard even seeing White Seabass and Halibut hitting the decks. Anglers using live sardine and anchovy are scoring best on bottom species, but for artificials, try fishing 4- to 6-inch glow or root beer swimbaits on heavier leadheads around structure. For surface action, late afternoons are producing a few Calico Bass and the odd Yellowtail on hard jerkbaits or surface irons, especially near Palos Verdes kelp lines.

Moving inland, FishCaddy and local sources like Jim Taibi report that Castaic Lake is on a solid post-spawn bass bite. Largemouth and smallmouth are holding on steep rock banks and points in 10–20 feet. Dropshot rigs with 4” worms or small paddletail swimbaits are the best bets, but don’t overlook the wacky Senko around shaded pockets. Early and late, there’s a short topwater bite with walking baits and poppers, mostly drawing out bigger females shaking off their post-spawn funk. Stripers are staging deeper now—20 to 30 feet—with Alabama rigs and small spoons starting to get bit as the baitballs move through the coves. Surface water temps are in the low 70s, and clarity is solid.

A couple of local hot spots to try today:
- For saltwater, the Redondo Beach breakwall and the north end of Santa Monica Bay are both producing steady Rockfish and the occasional legal Halibut.
- Inland, Castaic Lake’s West Ramp and nearby walls are seeing the best mixed bass and striper bite.

Baitwise, live sardine or anchovy is king in the ocean, but don’t skip out on artificial swimbaits for bigger gamefish. On the lakes, finesse plastics on light line are the ticket, and if you’re out for stripers, try a chrome spoon or white paddle tail.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles fishing report for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.

Sunrise today was at 5:43 AM, and we’re looking at a picture-perfect SoCal day with mild early June temperatures and calm marine conditions—a classic “June Gloom” morning giving way to sunshine by midday. Sunset will be at 7:59 PM, so there’s a long window to work those lines.

Tides are running moderate today, with an early morning low just before 10 AM, dropping to about 0.2 feet. That means exposed structure along the rocks and kelp lines, making it a prime opportunity to target calico bass and sand bass tight to these areas. The afternoon tide peaks around 5 PM with a height near 4.3 feet—perfect for chasing surf species into the evening, especially as baitfish are pushing up into the shallows according to the tide-forecast.com chart.

Surf fishing this week is all about surfperch. According to surffishingsocalsd.com’s June report, surfperch action is off the charts right now, dominating most sandy beaches from Malibu down through South Bay. Anglers are pulling in healthy numbers, and even some slabs over a pound. The best bait is still classic: sand crabs and fresh mussel if you can find it, but Gulp! artificial worms in camo or bloodworm red are outfishing the real stuff on many days. For lures, a 1/8 oz Carolina rig with a red or motor oil grub will put you into the fish quickly.

On the sportboat and pier scene, So Cal Fish Reports has boats reporting steady action on calico bass, barracuda, and some decent halibut numbers. Early morning and late afternoon have been most productive, with a few legal halibut caught right off Venice Pier and Dockweiler beaches. Shore-bound anglers are using swimbaits in anchovy and sardine patterns, and plenty are getting bit. Squid strips and anchovies remain staple baits, especially for those targeting halibut and croaker.

For the saltwater crowd, the morning low tide exposes lots of rocky habitat, so throwing a hardbait like a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow or slow-rolling a paddle tail swimbait around jetty rocks from Cabrillo to Redondo can produce calico bass and the occasional white seabass.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, hit up Dockweiler State Beach for surfperch near the outflows, or make your way to the Palos Verdes kelp line, where calico bass are biting plastics and surface irons. Up in Malibu, the Beach near Zuma is loaded with perch, especially near the storm drains and troughs.

That’s today’s report—get out early, work those structure lines at low tide, and switch to bait as the sun rises. Remember to check local regulations and tides for your exact spot.

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Good morning, Los Angeles anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 1st fishing report, bringing you the latest bites, tides, and hot tips for our local waters.

Let's get started with the conditions. Today’s sunrise was at 5:43 AM, and sunset will be at 7:58 PM. The marine layer burned off early, leading to a mild, partly cloudy day, highs topping around 72 near the coast with a light breeze, making it pleasant on the water.

Tide-wise, we’re looking at a mixed bag. The morning low hit just before 9 AM at about -0.25 feet, so expect some exposed structure early, great for targeting calico bass tight to the rocks or kelp. The afternoon brings a solid high tide around 4:14 PM at 4 feet, creating moving water and stimulating the bite, especially near harbor mouths and breakwalls. Low again at 9:10 PM, so plan your evening session accordingly.

Now let’s check in on the bite. Boats running out of San Pedro and Long Beach have seen impressive counts. According to SoCal Fish Reports, Monte Carlo turned in 7 barracuda, 100 sculpin, and loads of calico bass—both kept and released. Pursuit filled sacks with salmon grouper, sheephead, and a nice batch of rockfish and red snapper. Over in Oxnard, the Channel Islands boats are cashing in on the white seabass run—multiple trips reporting double digits, and halibut in the mix as well, with Mirage pulling 7 halibut and 9 white seabass for their latest trip.

On the bait front, it’s a hot sardine bite for the exotics—if you can get live bait, pin it on a dropper loop or Carolina rig for seabass and halibut. For bass and barracuda, nothing beats a fresh-cut strip or a lively anchovy, but plastics in green or brown, and swimbaits like the MC Viejo or Hookup Baits, have been fooling plenty of fish near structure.

For your best chance at a trophy today, aim for the Palos Verdes kelp line—there’s been steady action on calico bass, with an occasional yellowtail pushing through. Santa Monica Bay has seen improving halibut action on the flats, especially as the tide turns high late afternoon. Local piers are steady for perch, croaker, and the odd legal halibut, especially early on the outgoing tide.

Quick tips: Bring fluorocarbon leaders if you’re targeting seabass, and don’t overlook a white or chrome Krocodile jig for bouncing the bottom—rockfish can’t resist right now.

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Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles-area fishing report for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

We’ve got a classic SoCal late-spring day shaping up—expect mild, marine-layer mornings clearing to sun and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s along the coast. Sunrise was at 5:43 AM, with sunset at 7:58 PM. For those tracking the moon, it rose at 10:19 AM, which could spice up some mid-morning bites.

Tidal action is solid today. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we started with a high tide at 12:19 AM at 5.58 ft, followed by a low tide at 8:00 AM dropping to -0.7 ft. The next high is at 3:14 PM, hitting 3.77 ft, and the day will round out with a low at 7:31 PM down to 2.87 ft. That’s a sizable swing, with a tidal coefficient peaking at 79 this morning—expect stronger currents and active fish, especially during moving water around those tide changes.

Fish activity is ramping up as water conditions settle from earlier spring storms, though some spots remain a bit murky from river runoff and beach sand pumping, which has temporarily slowed things at piers like Oceanside and a bit closer to home in Santa Monica and Redondo. Still, the nearshore and jetty bites in Long Beach and San Pedro Bay have produced action with calico and sand bass, sculpin, sheephead, and occasional legal halibut being reported. Some anglers have also found success with bat rays and leopard sharks during the dusk tide swing.

Inshore, it’s mostly about using artificials—swimbaits and jerkbaits in olive or smelt patterns are drawing strikes from bass in kelp edges and harbor mouths. At piers, try fresh-cut mackerel or squid for the rays, guitarfish, and the occasional shark. For perch and croaker, bloodworms or ghost shrimp fished on light tackle near pilings and troughs are your best bet.

If you’re targeting the deeper structure off Long Beach jetty or around Palos Verdes, drop shotting soft plastics or bouncing smaller leadheads with squid strips has been the ticket for rockfish and sculpin. Remember, the spiny lobster season is closed, and groundfish like giant sea bass remain off-limits, so check the latest California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations before heading out.

Hot spots this week include:
- Cabrillo Beach Pier: Consistent action on spotted bay bass and a shot at a halibut on the outgoing tide.
- Long Beach Breakwater: Plenty of structure—work those plastics slow for calicos and sheephead.
- Marina del Rey jetty: Early risers picking up legal halibut and the odd white seabass near the surfline on swimbaits at first light.

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Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025.

We're looking at a beautiful day ahead with a primo morning low tide of -1.14 feet at 7:04 AM, perfect timing for those early birds already on the water. High tide hits at 2:08 PM reaching 3.64 feet, followed by an evening low of 2.73 feet at 6:10 PM. Sunrise was at 5:44 AM, and we'll have sunset at 7:57 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

The action around SoCal has been heating up! White seabass are making headlines with impressive numbers reported from Oxnard boats. The Mirage out of Channel Islands Sportfishing landed 21 white seabass on their overnight trip, alongside halibut, lingcod, and plenty of rockfish. If you're heading out on a charter, this is definitely the time.

For pier anglers, things are a bit mixed. Oceanside Pier has been slower since April with murky water conditions and ongoing beach sand pumping affecting visibility. They're seeing some perch inshore, occasional halibut mid-pier, but the shark action has cooled off with the pier end still under reconstruction.

The warm water push is bringing some exciting species into our area. Reports from down south show wahoo, marlin, roosterfish, and yellowtail in the 30-pound class moving up. Water temps are climbing into the mid-70s with clearer, bluer conditions developing each week.

For today's hot spots, I'd recommend hitting Santa Monica Bay for barracuda and calico bass. The Monte Carlo out of San Pedro recently reported 7 barracuda kept, 35 released, plus 15 calico bass kept with 120 released—that's the kind of action you want! Another solid bet is working the waters off Palos Verdes for rockfish and sheephead.

Bait-wise, anchovies and sardines will be your best friends for the surface action. For the bottom dwellers, squid strips are producing nicely. If you're throwing artificials, try surface iron for the barracuda and yellowtail that are starting to show, or drop some swimbaits for the calicos in the kelp.

Remember folks, with the big negative low tide this morning, it's prime time to hit those exposed reef structures that aren't normally accessible. Just watch your footing and the incoming tide!

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Good morning Los Angeles anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday, May 28, 2025 fishing report, straight from the docks and local haunts.

The sun rose today at 5:44 am and will set at 7:59 pm, giving us a long window for both early birds and late afternoon casters to hit the water. Weather in the LA basin is calm and pleasantly warm. Expect clear skies and light swell, with high temps peaking in the mid-70s. The tide cycle is favorable, with a morning high and a dropping tide through midday, often triggering more active feeding windows.

Fish have been lively these past couple days. Party boats out of San Pedro, like the Monte Carlo and Native Sun, are reporting strong numbers. The Monte Carlo racked up 7 barracuda, 100 sculpin, 15 legal calico bass, and released even more—35 barracuda and 120 calicos set loose to grow bigger. The Native Sun’s 3/4 day trip added 2 sand bass, 13 barracuda, 105 sculpin, 18 calico bass, and 12 whitefish to the mix. The Pursuit, running a full day, put anglers on 41 salmon grouper, 10 sheephead, 7 blue perch, 7 calico bass, 16 whitefish, over 100 mixed rockfish, and 25 red snapper. Near Dana Point, boats are seeing plenty of calico bass action, sheephead, halibut, and rockfish, with lots of calico released for next time too[1][2].

Best action lately has been on live sardines and anchovies if you can get them from the bait barge, especially when targeting calico bass, barracuda, and whitefish. For artificials, try 3.8-inch swimbaits like the Keitech Swing Impact in natural baitfish colors for calico and sand bass. A 1/8 to 1/4 ounce leadhead jig will do you right, or switch to plastic scampis and curly tail grubs for sculpin and rockfish. Barracuda are striking surface irons and flashy spoons in chrome or mint green. Don’t forget a dropper loop rig with squid if you’re hunting sheephead and rockfish down deep[3].

For hot spots, check out the kelp lines off Point Fermin and the breakwall near Cabrillo Beach—these are producing steady action for bass and the occasional yellowtail or barracuda. The Horseshoe Kelp is another classic LA summer staple for a mixed bag, and the flats just east of Palos Verdes are turning out some quality halibut and sheephead.

Pro tip for the day: fish the change of the tide for your best shot and bring a mix of bait and artificials to dial in the bite. The fish are here, the weather’s perfect, and the boats are coming in smiling.

Tight lines and good luck out there—this is Artificial Lure, signing off.

Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.

The sun rose this morning at about 5:44 AM and will set around 7:54 PM, giving anglers a solid window for both early and late-day bites. Weather’s looking typically friendly for SoCal—clear skies, mild to moderate westerly breezes, and an air temp hovering in the mid-70s throughout the day. Water clarity has improved since the early May rains, with inshore conditions stabilizing and more baitfish moving in.

Tidal conditions today are in our favor for most of the day. A strong morning high tide peaked before sunrise, and we’re seeing an outgoing tide through midday, perfect for working the edges and mouths of local harbors and estuaries.

In terms of fish activity, it’s been a strong weekend run for halibut and seabass—reports from boats working Santa Monica Bay, the Palos Verdes kelp line, and Long Beach spots like the breakwater say over 40 flatties and white seabass were landed in the last few days, many in the legal range with a few nice kickers[1]. Sand bass and spotted bay bass have been biting well, especially on moving tides and at first light[2][3]. Pier and surf anglers have found croaker, barred surfperch, and the occasional short halibut—best in the early morning or on the evening incoming tide[4].

For bait and lures, you can’t go wrong with fin bait like sardines or anchovies if you can get them—local hooper nets and sabiki rigs have been productive around the piers. Artificial anglers have scored on white or sardine-pattern swimbaits, 3-5 inch Keitech or similar soft plastics, especially when bounced slowly along the bottom. For bass and croaker, Gulp! Sandworms and camo grubs on a Carolina rig have been killer. For the seabass, try a dropper loop with fresh squid, and for halibut, a slow retrieve with a fluke or paddle-tail will sometimes outfish bait.

Hotspots today: Give Cabrillo Beach Pier a go for a shot at a big halibut or sand bass on the outgoing tide. Marina del Rey’s main channel and jetty edges have been holding good numbers of spotted bay bass and the occasional keeper halibut. If you’re up for some travel, the kelp off Palos Verdes has been producing seabass at dawn for those trolling or drifting with live bait.

Stripers have been quiet, but with warming trends and clean afternoon tides, expect more consistent perch and croaker in the surf and perhaps a surprise early-season yellowtail for boaters trolling irons beyond the kelp.

Tight lines out there—see you on the water.

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest fishing report for Sunday, May 25, in and around Los Angeles.

Today started out cool and a bit breezy in the early hours, but by mid-morning, the weather is settling nicely with daytime temps projected in the low to mid-80s. Sunrise was at 5:45 AM and sunset will be at 7:55 PM, so plenty of daylight to get lines wet. Tides today show a moderate morning incoming push, which should fire up the bite right before and after sun-up, especially along the breakwalls and harbor mouths.

Inshore, the action this week has been hit and miss thanks to wind and some leftover murk in the water, especially near river outlets with some run-off. At local piers like Santa Monica and Redondo, anglers are reporting a light pick of surf perch in the whitewater and a few halibut showing in the deeper troughs. The best bet here has been casting Carolina rigs with sand crabs or anchovy strips. No hot mackerel runs reported this week, but your odds go up at dusk, so swing back in the evening if you’re chasing them. Bat rays and shovelnose are also a solid bet at night with cut squid, especially near pier ends where there’s more tidal movement.

Bass fishing is gearing up as water temps sit in the upper 60s. Largemouth are sticking close to classic shallow structure with the spawn in full swing. Productive patterns have included slow-rolled Senkos and drop shot setups close to cover, while Ned rigs in green pumpkin are pulling a mix of largemouth and spotted bass just off the edges in reservoirs like Castaic and Pyramid. Catfish are turning on after sunset along rocky points using cut mackerel and chicken livers.

On the saltwater side, nearshore boats working the Palos Verdes kelp lines and Santa Monica Bay scored steady counts of rockfish, sand bass, and a good showing of kelp bass. Best results have come on plastics like the MC swimbait in sardine or calico colors fished tight to structure, or slow-pitch jigs bounced near the bottom for quality rockfish. Sheephead and the occasional legal lingcod are also in the mix, especially on squid-tipped jigs.

A couple of current local hot spots: the outside edge of the Redondo Breakwall is holding good numbers of sand bass at high tide, and the Long Beach horseshoe kelp is producing mixed bags for skiffs working light line and swimbaits. For freshwater action, hit the upper end of Castaic Lagoon early for prespawn bass and a few surprise crappie on small jigs near submerged brush.

In summary, target the incoming tide windows, fish slow and close to structure for bass, and work the kelp lines with artificial swimbaits and squid strips for the best saltwater mix. The bite is steadily improving as we settle into late spring. Tight lines and good luck out there.

Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 24, 2025, coming at you from the Los Angeles area.

The sun rose about 5:45 this morning and we're looking at a sunset around 7:50 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. Weather's shaping up nicely with temps in the mid-70s and a light breeze – perfect conditions to be out on the water.

Tide-wise, we're seeing a moderate incoming tide through mid-morning, with high tide hitting around noon, followed by an outgoing for the afternoon. This pattern's been producing some decent action, especially during those transition periods.

The fishing scene is really heating up around SoCal. Offshore boats out of Santa Barbara have been hammering the rockfish, with recent reports showing impressive counts of sand bass and kelp bass. The Coral Sea landed 86 sand bass and 24 kelp bass just two days ago, along with some nice lingcod and sheephead in the mix[1]. If you're heading to the islands, keep an eye out for halibut and seabass which have been turning on with our stable weather pattern over the past couple weeks[4].

For you bass fishermen, the spawn is in full swing with water temps holding steady in the mid to high 60s. The fish are exactly where you'd expect – shallow spawning zones and just off the edges. Your best bets have been dropshots, split-shots, tubes and Ned rigs worked around those shallow drop-offs. Brown and orange jigs and Senkos are also getting picked up when worked slow and tight to cover[2].

Crappie action has been decent in brush piles and submerged timber. Minnows or small grubs are your ticket there. The trout plants from a couple weeks back are still producing limits if you're using PowerBait, micetails, or floating nightcrawlers[2].

For pier anglers, things have been a bit hit or miss. Oceanside Pier has slowed from the April action, but you can still find some perch inshore, occasional croakers, and the odd halibut mid-pier. The water conditions aren't ideal after recent sand pumping operations, but should improve soon[5].

Hot spots this weekend: I'd check out Dana Point where the local captains have been putting clients on fish consistently. The Kings River's also fishing great right now with March Browns starting to pop up – tight line nymphing has been very productive there[3].

For you fly guys hitting the freshwater, the South Fork of the Kings is worth the drive if you've got the time.

That's it for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and see ya on the water!

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Los Angeles area fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

Today’s weather along the coast is looking classic SoCal—expect mild morning marine layer, burning off to partly sunny skies by midday, with highs creeping into the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds will stay light most of the morning, picking up slightly in the afternoon. Sunrise hit at 5:46 am and sunset will be at 7:55 pm, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work with. Tides are mixed today, with an early morning outgoing tide that bottoms out mid-morning and a solid incoming push starting just before noon. That mid-afternoon high should spark some action in the surf and bays.

Fish activity has been picking up with spring in full swing and water temps hanging in the mid to high 60s. The bass bite in local lakes and harbors is strong, with both largemouth and spotted bass staging up in their classic spring haunts—edges, shallow cover, and drop-offs. Anglers have been pulling good numbers on soft plastics like dropshot rigs, Ned rigs, and brown-orange jigs. Senkos worked slow and close to structure are also producing bites. In the salt, calico and sand bass are showing up for folks working swimbaits along jetty rocks and kelp edges, especially on the incoming tide in harbors and around breakwalls. Halibut are still hanging in the shallows off Dockweiler and Hermosa beaches, with a few legal size fish landed by those dragging Lucky Crafts or bouncing anchovies and sardines along the bottom.

Trout are still in play at local stocked lakes like Castaic Lagoon and Irvine Lake thanks to recent CDFW plants. Limits are not uncommon early in the day on PowerBait, micetails, and floating nightcrawlers. Crappie are stacking up in deeper brush and timber; small shiners or grubs fished tight to structure are catching slabs, though the bite is not wide open.

If you’re heading salt-side, keep a surface iron or jerkbait handy for the chance at a passing school of bonito or barracuda. Halibut respond best to slow-rolled swimbaits or live bait (nose-hooked anchovy or sardine).

Hot spots today include the Long Beach Breakwall for bass and halibut and the Santa Monica Pier surf zone for mixed bags—both are performing well with the incoming tide. For freshwater, Lake Casitas and Castaic Lake edges and docks are holding bass, and the Castaic Lagoon is loaded with catchable trout.

In summary, best bets today are dropshot and Ned rig setups for lake bass, swimbaits and sardines for inshore, and PowerBait for trout at local lakes. Get out early or time your trip with the incoming tide for the best shot at a banner day.

Tight lines, this is Artificial Lure signing off. See you on the water[1][2].