# California Coast Fishing Report - June 1, 2025

Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report. The sun's already up at 5:43 AM with sunset expected at 8:25 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Tide-wise, we're looking at a low tide at 2:34 AM measuring 0.07 feet, followed by a high at 9:21 AM hitting 0.26 feet. Later today, expect another low at 3:47 PM and the final high at 9:29 PM around 0.23 feet.

The big news this week is that ocean salmon season is finally opening up, but only for two days - mark your calendars for June 7-8. There's a 7,000 Chinook salmon quota for this summer's harvest, and remember that keeping coho salmon remains prohibited in all California ocean fisheries.

Bass fishing has been absolutely on fire lately! Reports coming in from the Lovely Martha Sportfishing crew indicate red-hot action, though persistent winds have been affecting some outings. If you're hitting the Southern California coast, you'll find halibut and seabass biting at the islands, with plenty of bass action along the shoreline.

For the offshore crowd, yellowtail and tuna are starting to show up. Water temps jumped from 60 to nearly 64 degrees in some areas this past week, which has triggered some red tide conditions around Rocky Point. If you're heading out that way, be prepared to adjust your strategy.

For you sturgeon hunters, the recreational fishery remains open through June 30th, so you've still got time to target these prehistoric beasts.

Hot spots this week:
- Pacific Beach for mixed bag action (check those tides!)
- Rocky Point early morning before the red tide sets in
- Outer kelp edges for bass and the occasional seabass boil

Lure selection has been pretty straightforward - if you're bass fishing inshore, plastic swimbaits in anchovy patterns are working well. For the yellowtail and tuna offshore, heavy iron and surface iron in blue/white or mint have been getting bit.

Live bait remains king when available - mackerel for seabass and anchovies for calicos. The bait situation is actually too good in some areas, with "acres of bait" reported around Rocky Point making for tougher fishing conditions.

Remember that the recreational abalone fishery remains closed until at least April 2026, and razor clamming in Humboldt and Del Norte counties is still on hold due to domoic acid levels.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean fishing report for California, Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

Let’s kick things off with today’s tides and weather. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we've got a low tide rolling in early at 1:35 AM and a nice high tide peaking around 8:32 AM, with the next low at 2:59 PM and another high at 8:25 PM. Sunrise blessed us at 5:43 AM, and sunset will close the day at 8:24 PM. Expect mild coastal breezes and bright, warm conditions—perfect for a day on the water.

Now, let’s get into what’s biting. The offshore scene is absolutely electric right now. Captain Experiences reports that the bite for striped marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo has been hot, with calm weather helping the local charter boats stack up daily catches. If you’re looking for action, bluefin tuna are popping offshore too, especially out past the southern islands, and the Channel Islands have been putting up good numbers of white seabass, especially around the new moon. The tuna are responding well to slow-sinking jigs and poppers, with the best action in the early morning slack tide.

Closer to shore, Stardust Sportfishing out of Santa Barbara and Ventura checked in with limits of rockfish and sand bass this week, plus a solid showing of calico bass, sheephead, and impressive counts of lingcod—some up to 20 pounds. White seabass, halibut, and barracuda are starting to fill in off the kelp lines, with cut squid and live sardines producing the most consistent results. For artificials, swimbaits and metal jigs have been the go-to, especially on a slow retrieve over rocky structure.

The southern bight is heating up, too. A recent YouTube report from the Southern California Bight said the seabass are biting on flukes and dropper loops, and coastal barracuda have started to move in near Santa Cruz and the Channel Islands. Water temps are holding steady in the mid-50s, with dirty green visibility, but that’s not slowing the bite.

Top hotspots for today:
- The outer reefs and kelp lines off the Channel Islands—especially for white seabass, calico, and the first surge of barracuda.
- Nearshore Santa Barbara to Ventura—rockfish and sand bass limits are almost a given, with good chances for big lingcod and the occasional halibut.
- For the offshore adventurers, the banks outside San Diego and Long Beach are seeing sporadic bluefin action and the occasional mahi surprise.

Remember, the recreational salmon season is closed right now, but will briefly reopen June 7–8, so save those dates if you’re chasing kings.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your fresh-off-the-water narrative fishing report for the Pacific Ocean off California, Friday, May 30, 2025.

Let’s get right to the tides and weather. Down in San Diego, we started with a negative low tide early this morning at 7:08 AM, swinging up to a 3.82-foot high at 2:03 PM and settling into a moderate low at 6:16 PM. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, with sunset to follow at 7:50 PM. Conditions are classic May—mild marine layer burning off to bright skies and calm seas, with water temps staying warm and inviting, perfect for an active bite. Over in San Francisco, similar patterns held, with an early morning low and a generous afternoon high around 1:30 PM—prime time to be on the water.

If you’re wondering about the action, the bite’s been on fire for several key species. Captain Experiences reports striped marlin are coming in strong, especially on longer runs offshore, with boats also scoring solid counts of yellowtail and dorado. Up and down the coast, the white seabass bite has been a highlight—just this week, boats like the Mirage out of Channel Islands put up numbers like 21 white seabass, 210 rockfish, and hefty lingcod on overnight trips. Even inshore, calico bass and sand bass remain steady, and halibut are showing for those working live bait or soft plastic swimbaits on the drift.

Pier and jetty anglers in spots like Oceanside are seeing mixed results. There’s some action on perch and the occasional halibut mid-pier, though recent rain and red tide have churned the water and slowed the bite, especially for croaker and mackerel. Sharkers landing bat rays and shovelnose (guitarfish) are sticking to fresh-cut bait, but success has been hit or miss as city beach projects stir up the nearshore zone.

For bait, live sardine and anchovy are the gold standard off the boats, but artificials are holding their own—try white or sardine-patterned swimbaits, or toss surface irons for yellowtail when the schools push up top. For rockfish and lingcod, nothing beats a glow jig tipped with squid. Nighttime and early morning remain best for white seabass, especially around kelp edges and structure.

Hot spots to try: The Channel Islands are producing consistently, especially for white seabass, halibut, and rockfish. Down south, long-range boats out of San Diego are connecting with yellowtail and dorado offshore, while La Jolla kelp beds are a steady bet for bass and the occasional trophy seabass.

Keep your lines tight and your bait fresh—regulations remain in effect, with salmon and lobster still closed, so focus your effort on groundfish, bass, halibut, and those prized white seabass.

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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Southern California fishing report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 28th, 2025.

We're seeing some excellent action all along the SoCal coast right now. The water's warming up nicely, and the fish are responding. Over the past few days, the Dana Point boats have been hauling in impressive numbers of Calico Bass, with both the Clemente and Sum Fun reporting 150+ catches (including released fish). They're also finding some nice Sheephead, Whitefish, and even a few Halibut in the mix.

Up in Ventura, the white seabass bite has been phenomenal! The Aloha Spirit, Graylight, and Mirage all reported solid catches, with the Mirage also scoring 8 Lingcod and a hefty 210 Rockfish on their overnight trip. If you're heading to Santa Barbara, the Stardust just brought in 13 White Seabass along with good numbers of Lingcod and Rockfish.

Down in LA, the barracuda bite is heating up with Monte Carlo and Native Sun boats landing good numbers. Calico Bass are still going strong, and there's plenty of Sculpin action if that's your target. The Pursuit had a mixed bag with Rockfish, Red Snapper, Whitefish, and Sheephead all making appearances.

For you surf fisherfolk, there's a summer pattern developing with barracuda hitting jigs and sand bass taking plastics. Water clarity is varying day to day – sometimes too clear, making the fish a bit finicky. When you find small anchovies, that's your sweet spot for bass.

Lure choice is critical right now. Weedless swimbaits are producing for bass, and SP minnows and other hard baits are working great around Oceanside. For barracuda, bright chrome jigs are your best bet. If you're bait fishing, fresh anchovy or sardine has been the ticket for the white seabass.

Hot spots to try: Channel Islands is red hot for white seabass right now; Dana Point for calicos; and the LA harbors for mixed bag action. The kelp beds off Oceanside are also producing nicely.

Just a heads-up: lobster season remains closed until September 26th, and there's a very limited salmon window coming on June 7-8 with a strict 7,000 Chinook quota, so mark your calendars if that's your target.

The weekend weather looks cooperative with light winds along the beaches, though expect crowds with these conditions. Remember that PB has been slower than other areas, but that could change any day.

Tight lines and bent rods to all you fishy folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off – I'll catch ya next time with more SoCal fishing updates!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Memorial Day fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26, 2025!

The big news today is that night fishing has been producing excellent results across Southern California waters. Based on the weekend reports, anglers are hauling in good-sized catches during the evening hours[1].

Weather-wise, we're looking at typical late May conditions - mild temperatures with a bit of that morning marine layer burning off by mid-morning. The water temperature is holding steady, perfect for those bass that have been biting like crazy lately.

Speaking of bass, the action has been absolutely lights out! Several boats reported limits of bass in recent days[2]. The striped bass bite has been particularly strong, with one charter landing 12 striped bass just a couple weeks ago. Spotted bass numbers have also been impressive according to reports from last week[3].

For you lobster hunters, I've got to remind you that the recreational spiny lobster season closed back in March and won't reopen until September 26th at 6:00 PM, so you'll need to focus on other species for now[5].

If you're hoping to target salmon, mark your calendars - the recreational season will open briefly on June 7-8 with a 7,000 Chinook harvest quota. Additional dates might be added if they don't hit that number[5].

As for hot spots, the reports coming in from Fisherman's Landing and spots around Emeryville have been consistently productive[2]. The New Seaforth AM Half Day runs have also been turning in solid numbers[4].

Bait-wise, the traditional anchovy and sardine setups are working well for the bass. For those of you who prefer artificial lures (and you know that's my specialty), swimbaits in the 4-5 inch range with a blue/silver pattern have been getting crushed.

For the shore anglers, try focusing on the early morning or evening tides at local beaches and jetties. The tidal movement has been moderate, with the best bite happening during the incoming tide.

Remember that groundfish regulations can change quickly if harvest guidelines are met, so double-check the latest before heading out[5].

For those planning a longer trip, there are still spots available on some Memorial Day Weekend charters that started on the 23rd and run through today[1][2].

That's all for now, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The sun's coming up around 5:50 AM today with sunset expected at 8:05 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get out on the water. We've got cooler temperatures today compared to earlier this week, with offshore conditions showing a mixed bag, while nearshore waters remain a bit murky along most of the coast.

Recent reports show excellent action all up and down the California coast. In the north, the Pacific halibut season opened earlier this month, and anglers out of Eureka are landing some nice specimens. Just a few days ago, the Sea Weasel II out of Full Throttle Sportfishing brought in 4 Pacific halibut on a half-day trip.

Down in Morro Bay, rockfish action remains hot with the Black Pearl reporting 75 bocaccio up to 4 pounds, 80 assorted rockfish up to 6 pounds, and 24 vermilion rockfish on a recent trip. They also managed 2 lingcod up to 8 pounds. The Endeavor had similar success with a nice mix of bolina, copper rockfish, and lingcod.

Santa Barbara area boats are scoring well on sand bass and kelp bass. The Coral Sea landed 86 sand bass, 24 kelp bass, and 220 rockfish, while the Stardust even picked up a halibut along with their bass and rockfish count.

Los Angeles boats are finding quality fishing too. The Spitfire out of Marina Del Rey brought in an impressive 24 halibut on a three-quarter day trip. If you're looking for variety, the Pursuit out of 22nd Street Landing had a mixed bag with barracuda, sculpin, sheephead, blue perch, calico bass, and whitefish.

For you overnight anglers, the Amigo and Ghost from 22nd Street Landing have been scoring on yellowtail and white seabass. The Ghost reported 13 halibut and 7 white seabass on a recent trip.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the waters around Catalina Island for yellowtail using surface iron or live squid when available. The Channel Islands are also fishing well for rockfish and lingcod using dropper loop rigs with squid strips. For halibut, try the sandy areas outside Marina Del Rey using live sardines or anchovies.

For those heading north, the Kings River is fishing great right now with March Browns expected to hatch any day. Tight Line nymphing is producing well in that area.

Remember folks, the salmon season remains closed except for a special two-day opening coming up on June 7-8 with a 7,000 Chinook quota. If you're hoping to target salmon, mark those dates on your calendar.

Tide-wise, we've got a high tide of 5.2 feet at 9:15 AM followed by a low of 0.8 feet at 3:45 PM, making the morning hours prime time for most species.

That's your report for today, May 25th. Tight lines everyone!

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for May 24, 2025. Conditions up and down the coast are varied, but there’s action to be found if you know where to look.

First, the weather along the coast is generally mild today with morning marine layer giving way to sunshine by mid-morning. Temperatures are in the low to mid-60s, with light westerly winds expected to pick up to around 10 knots by afternoon. Sunrise was at 5:48 a.m., and sunset will be at 8:04 p.m. Tidal swings today feature a morning low and a midday high, making the early and late parts of the day the best times to wet a line.

Fish activity has picked up slightly this week, especially north of Point Conception and out around the Channel Islands. Recent party boat counts tell the story: out of Morro Bay, boats are putting up good numbers of rockfish with limits common, plus a few lingcod and copper rockfish mixed in. Santa Barbara and Ventura have been hot for rockfish and white seabass. Oxnard boats are also seeing solid numbers of halibut and an uptick in barracuda and white seabass catches. For example, one Channel Islands boat reported 4 halibut and 20 white seabass on an overnight trip, while another brought in 5 barracuda, 3 halibut, and over 100 rockfish just a couple days ago[1][3].

Closer to shore, pier reports are slower. Oceanside Pier and Harbor Pier have seen murky, red-tinted water from runoff, making things tough—mostly just a few perch or the odd halibut for anglers putting in time. Shark and ray fishing has also slowed, and bait is scarce on the piers, though a few bat rays and guitarfish have been landed[5].

The best bites right now are coming on natural baits such as squid, sardines, and anchovies, but jigs and plastics are also productive for rockfish and lingcod. Chrome irons or large swimbaits are working for barracuda and seabass, especially in cleaner, moving water. If targeting halibut, try slow-rolling swimbaits or bouncing live bait near sandy bottoms.

Hot spots this week include the reefs and humps off Santa Barbara for lingcod and rockfish, and the flats around the Channel Islands for halibut and white seabass. If you’re fishing on your own, try the structure around Ventura or the deeper edges near Morro Bay—these are holding a mix of bottom dwellers and the occasional gamefish.

That’s your report for today, May 24. Tight lines and good luck out there—let’s see those coolers full!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for May 23, 2025, coming at you from the beautiful California coastline.

The sun's already peeking over the horizon at this hour, and we've got some promising conditions for today's fishing. Based on the latest reports, we're seeing some solid action throughout Southern California waters.

First off, the 2.5-day trip that left Fisherman's Landing on May 20th is wrapping up today, and they've been reporting good evening catches. Over at Lake Jennings, today marks the Catfish Opener with a fresh stocking of 1,500 pounds from Alpine Fishery, so that's definitely worth checking out if you're in the San Diego area.

The past week has been productive for bass fishing - multiple boats reported "lights out" bass action with several landing limits. The New Seaforth AM Half Day had a strong showing, and the New Huck Finn's full day trip with 14 anglers brought in 28 striped bass. Comeback Charters reported "another great day on the water" with limits of bass earlier this week.

For those heading to SoCal waters today, the morning bite has been strongest. Your best bet is focusing on striped bass and spotted bass, which have been showing up in strong numbers. Some WSB (white seabass) limits were also reported on the SoCal Fish Reports site.

Bait-wise, live anchovies have been producing well for the bass bite. If you're throwing artificials, try swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range in sardine patterns. For the catfish opener at Lake Jennings, prepared baits and cut mackerel should do the trick.

Hot spots worth hitting today include the waters off Point Loma for the bass bite, and the area around Catalina Island has been producing nice catches as well. If you're staying inshore, La Jolla kelp beds are always worth a shot this time of year.

The weather's looking decent with some lingering breezy conditions from earlier in the week starting to calm down. The tides are running moderate today with a morning high around 9 AM.

Other boats to watch for reports include the Lovely Martha, which has been consistently putting clients on fish, and the California Dawn, which has been doing well with the bass.

Remember folks, the season's really heating up now, so get out there while the bite is hot! This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the water!

Artificial Lure here, with your fresh-off-the-boat report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.

Folks, the action is heating up all along the California coast! The early birds are already hitting the water as we speak, with sunrise about an hour ago at 5:55 AM, and we've got until about 8:15 PM before the sun dips below the horizon.

Weather's looking mighty fine today - a bit of that morning marine layer burning off to reveal sunny skies with temps in the mid-60s. We've got a light westerly breeze at 5-10 knots, making for some nice conditions out there. Tide's coming in through mid-morning, with high tide around 11:30 AM, then ebbing through the afternoon.

The big news is these striped bass are absolutely on fire right now! Reports from California Dawn Sportfishing show they've been hammering limits of stripers, with some monsters up to 36 pounds in the mix[1][2]. The Lovely Martha crews have been consistently filling the bags with striped bass over the past week, with Mike Rescino reporting "LIMITS OF BASS!!!" just a few days back[1].

It ain't just about the stripers though. Santa Barbara Landing boats are crushing the rockfish, with the Coral Sea reporting 248 rockfish and - get this - 25 white seabass on a recent 3/4 day trip with 25 anglers[4]. That's some quality eating right there!

For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the lingcod bite has been stellar, with boats out of Morro Bay Landing scoring fish up to 14 pounds[4]. The vermilion rockfish have been particularly chunky, with specimens up to 8 pounds being reported.

Bait-wise, anchovies and sardines have been doing the trick for the bass, while the bottom grabbers are hitting on squid strips and swimbaits. If you're throwing artificials, 6-8 inch swimbaits in white or chartreuse have been killing it for the stripers, especially during the incoming tide. For the rockfish, try copper or brown 4-inch grubs on 1-ounce jigheads.

Hot spots? You can't go wrong launching out of Half Moon Bay right now - the reports from HMB Fishing show consistent action[5]. For stripers, the waters just outside San Francisco Bay have been productive, while the reefs off Morro Bay are giving up quality rockfish and lings.

If you're looking to book a charter, availability is tight but not impossible - several outfits mentioned having light loads this week, so you might snag a spot if you call around quick[1].

Remember, those king salmon trips are coming up in July, so best get your reservations in now before they fill up[2].

That's the skinny for today, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full coolers to ya!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 19, 2025.

The bite is absolutely on fire right now along the California coast! Over the weekend, we've been seeing some stellar action that should continue today. Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light morning winds - perfect for getting out on the water.

Bass fishing has been lights out in recent days, with multiple boats reporting limits. Just this past weekend, the California Dawn out of Berkeley loaded up with 40 striped bass, including some lunkers up to 36 pounds! Mike Rescino on the Lovely Martha has been consistently putting clients on bass, reporting "LIMITS OF BASS!!!" in his latest report from the 12th.

Halibut action is picking up too. The California Dawn II had 20 anglers land 11 California halibut up to 15 pounds on their full-day trip.

For you rock cod enthusiasts, boats out of Morro Bay and Avila Beach are crushing it. The Starfire out of Morro Bay Landing had anglers pulling in 100 bocaccio, 17 lingcod up to 12 pounds, along with a mixed bag of other rock fish varieties. The Coral Sea operating out of Santa Barbara Landing had an impressive haul of 248 rockfish and 25 white seabass on their 3/4 day trip.

For those looking to target lingcod, the Santa Barbara area has been hot, with the Coral Sea reporting 50 lingcod in a single outing.

As for hot spots, Berkeley Marina is firing for stripers, while Santa Barbara is your best bet for a mixed bag of rockfish, lingcod, and the chance at white seabass. Morro Bay is also producing consistent action for rockfish enthusiasts.

Bait and tackle recommendations: For bass, fresh anchovies and sardines are working well, but don't overlook swimbaits in white or chartreuse. For halibut, try slow-trolling live bait near the bottom or bouncing jigs tipped with squid. Rock cod anglers are doing best with dropper loop rigs baited with squid or strips of mackerel.

The tides today should give us a nice morning incoming push that typically turns on the bite. Get out early and take advantage of the morning bite before the afternoon winds kick up.

For those looking to book a trip, plenty of landings have availability this week, including a charter on the Searcher that's running through today.

Remember to bring your camera - these aren't just fish stories anymore with the quality of catch we're seeing!

This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the water!