Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles fishing report for March 30, 2025. Let's dive right in!
The sun's gonna rise at 6:42 AM and set at 7:12 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at mostly sunny skies with temps in the mid-60s. Perfect conditions for wetting a line!
Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 4:36 AM measuring -0.77 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:47 AM hitting 4.83 feet. Then we're back to low tide at 4:28 PM at 0.54 feet, with another high tide at 10:40 PM reaching 6.12 feet. Remember, folks, those transition periods between tides can be money for catching fish!
Speaking of fish, the action's been heating up lately! Halibut and striped bass have been making waves in the surf. For you halibut hunters, try tossing out some small swimbaits rigged weedless or on a 3/4 to 1-ounce underspin jig head. The Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow Bullet in green mackerel has been absolutely crushing it.
If you're after those stripers, the Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot in white silver is your ticket to success. Work it with a slow, twitching retrieve close to the bottom.
For you shark enthusiasts, leopard sharks have been prowling the beaches. Fresh mackerel or croaker cut bait on a Carolina rig with a 6/0 circle hook should do the trick. Just make sure you've got some heavy gear to handle these bruisers!
Rockfish action has been on fire too, especially around Catalina. Anglers have been limiting out and adding some monster lobsters to their bags as a bonus. Can't beat that combo!
Now, for the hot spots. Santa Monica Pier has been producing some quality halibut and the occasional white seabass. If you're looking to get on some sharks, try Manhattan Beach in the evening hours. And for a mixed bag of species, Redondo Beach has been the place to be.
Don't forget to swing by Tackle Shack USA in Sylmar to gear up. They've got all the latest and greatest tackle, plus some killer local knowledge.
That's all for now, folks! Remember, a bad day of fishing still beats a good day at work. Tight lines and see you on the water!