Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 31, 2025.

Rise and shine, folks! The sun's peeking over the horizon at 6:51 AM, and we've got a beautiful day ahead of us. Sunset's at 7:28 PM, so plenty of time to reel in some beauties.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 5:26 AM sitting at -0.9 feet, perfect for some early morning beach combing. High tide rolls in at 11:45 AM, hitting 4.56 feet. Then we're looking at another low at 5:08 PM at 0.96 feet, with the final high tide of the day coming in at 11:26 PM at a whopping 6.58 feet.

Weather-wise, it's a typical California spring day. Temperatures are mild, and we've got a light breeze coming off the ocean. Perfect conditions for casting your line!

Fish activity has been buzzing lately. We're seeing a lot of action with halibut, striped bass, and some nice-sized perch. A few lucky anglers even landed some yellowtail last week!

For you lure enthusiasts out there, I've got some hot tips. The Lucky Craft CIF FM 110 jerkbait has been absolutely killing it for halibut. If you're after some stripers, try the Keitech Fat Swing Impact swimbait. And don't forget about the trusty paddletail soft plastics - they're versatile and deadly effective.

If you're more of a bait fisher, fresh herring is your best bet for halibut. For surf perch, sand crabs are the way to go. And if you can get your hands on some ghost shrimp, the corbina can't resist 'em.

Now, let me tell you about a couple of hot spots. The surf near Ocean Beach has been on fire lately for perch and the occasional striped bass. If you're boat fishing, try your luck around Alcatraz Island - there's been some great halibut action there.

Remember, folks, the key to a successful day on the water is matching your lure or bait to what's naturally occurring in the area. Keep an eye out for baitfish activity and adjust accordingly.

That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and bent rods. See you out on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 30, 2025. Let's dive right in!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide of -1.0 feet at 4:58 AM, followed by a high of 5.0 feet at 10:50 AM. Later, we'll see another low of 0.3 feet at 4:51 PM and a high of 6.4 feet at 10:45 PM. The sun's coming up at 6:53 AM and setting at 7:28 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Weather-wise, it's looking pretty decent out there. We're expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. The wind's staying relatively calm, which should make for some nice conditions on the water.

Now, let's talk fish. Halibut fishing has been on fire lately, with anglers reporting some nice catches in the 15-25 pound range. Striped bass are also starting to show up in better numbers, especially around the bay areas. We're seeing some good action on rockfish and lingcod too, particularly in the deeper waters.

For you surf anglers, there's been a decent bite on perch and corbina along the beaches. Don't forget about those California halibut either – they've been making a strong showing in the shallower waters.

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics!

If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, the reefs outside San Diego have been holding some nice lingcod.

Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations. And as always, make sure you've got your fishing license and are following all the local rules.

That's all for now, anglers. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 29, 2025. Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide of 0.2 feet at 5:03 AM, followed by a high of 4.8 feet at 11:15 AM. Another low of 0.5 feet hits at 5:37 PM. The moon's in its first quarter, so expect some decent tidal movement. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and light westerly winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 6:13 AM, and sunset's at 7:12 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Halibut action has been on fire lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 20-30 pound range. The sand bass bite is also picking up, especially around structure and drop-offs. We've seen a few nice white seabass come in too, though they're still hit or miss. For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the rockfish and lingcod bite remains steady. Limits of quality fish are common for those putting in the time.

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics! If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, the reefs outside San Diego have been holding some nice lingcod. For you surf casters, Torrey Pines State Beach has been producing some quality surf perch.

Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations. Also, don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide of 0.2 feet at 5:23 AM, followed by a high of 4.8 feet at 11:42 AM. Another low of 0.5 feet hits at 5:55 PM. The moon's in its first quarter, so expect some decent tidal movement. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and light westerly winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 6:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Halibut action has been heating up lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 pound range. The sand bass bite is also picking up, especially around structure and drop-offs. We've seen a few nice white seabass come in too, though they're still hit or miss. For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the rockfish and lingcod bite remains steady. Limits of quality fish are common for those putting in the time.

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics! If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, the reefs outside San Diego have been holding some nice lingcod. Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations.

One last tip: don't forget to lather your lures with some scent. I've been using anchovy-scented stuff lately, and it's been making a noticeable difference. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 26, 2025. Let's dive right in!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide of 1.58 feet at 1:40 AM, followed by a high of 5.45 feet at 7:38 AM. Another low of -0.68 feet hits at 2:23 PM, with a high of 4.63 feet at 8:44 PM. The moon's in its first quarter, so expect some decent tidal movement. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and light westerly winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 6:48 AM, and sunset's at 7:09 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Halibut action has been heating up lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 pound range. The sand bass bite is also picking up, especially around structure and drop-offs. We've seen a few nice white seabass come in too, though they're still hit or miss. For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the rockfish and lingcod bite remains steady. Limits of quality fish are common for those putting in the time.

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics! If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, Imperial Beach Pier and Oceanside Harbor Pier have been seeing some good action with smelt, perch, and rockfish.

Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations. And don't forget to grab your fishing license before heading out!

That's all for today's report. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 24, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide of 3.3 feet at 1:08 AM, followed by a high of 7.02 feet at 6:44 AM. Later, we'll see another low of 1.48 feet at 2:11 PM and a high of 6.37 feet at 9:12 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:06 AM and setting at 7:26 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Weather-wise, it's looking pretty decent out there. We're expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. The wind's staying relatively calm, which should make for some nice conditions on the water.

Now, let's talk fish. Halibut fishing has been on fire lately, with anglers reporting some nice catches in the 15-25 pound range. Striped bass are also starting to show up in better numbers, especially around the bay areas. We're seeing some good action on rockfish and lingcod too, particularly in the deeper waters.

For you surf anglers, there's been a decent bite on barred surfperch and yellowfin croaker. A few lucky folks have even managed to hook into some spotfin croaker, which is always a treat.

When it comes to lures, you can't go wrong with a paddletail soft plastic for versatility. The Slam Shady color has been working wonders. For those targeting halibut, try a Daiwa Salt Pro Minnow Bullet in green mackerel. If you're after some topwater action, a walk-the-dog style lure like the Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil has been getting some nice strikes.

As for bait, fresh or live anchovies are always a solid choice. If you're targeting halibut from the surf, try using some ghost shrimp or sandworms.

For you folks looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the waters around Catalina Island for some quality yellowtail action. Closer to shore, the area around Huntington Beach has been producing some nice halibut. If you're up for a bit of a drive, the waters off Morro Bay have been red hot for rockfish.

Remember to keep an eye on those regulations, especially with the recent changes to salmon fishing. The recreational fishery for ocean salmon is currently closed through at least May 15, so we'll have to wait a bit longer for that action.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 23, 2025. Let's dive right in!

First off, we've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:47 PM. That midday high tide should bring in some nice action, especially around structure. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and light westerly winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 6:12 AM, and sunset's at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Halibut action has been heating up lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 pound range. The sand bass bite is also picking up, especially around structure and drop-offs. We've seen a few nice white seabass come in too, though they're still hit or miss. For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the rockfish and lingcod bite remains steady. Limits of quality fish are common for those putting in the time.

But hold onto your hats, folks, because the real excitement is brewing offshore. There's great sign of Bluefin Tuna, with five massive schools spotted within 75 miles from San Diego. If you've got the means to get out there, now's the time to book those trips!

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics! If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Here's a little local tip for ya: I've been dipping my grubs in some hot sauce - yep, you heard that right! A couple packets of Taco Bell hot sauce in a snack-size zip bag can really spice up your catch rate. Just give your lure a quick dip every few casts.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, the reefs outside the Golden Gate have been holding some nice lingcod. For you surf anglers, Imperial Beach Pier and Oceanside Harbor Pier have been seeing good action with smelt, perch, and rockfish.

Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 22, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a low tide of 0.3 feet at 5:12 AM, followed by a high of 4.6 feet at 11:23 AM. Another low of 0.7 feet hits at 5:45 PM. The moon's in its first quarter, so expect some decent tidal movement.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 67°F and light westerly winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 6:15 AM, and sunset's at 7:11 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Halibut action has been heating up lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-25 pound range. The sand bass bite is also picking up, especially around structure and drop-offs. We've seen a few nice white seabass come in too, though they're still hit or miss.

For you bottom fishing enthusiasts, the rockfish and lingcod bite remains steady. Limits of quality fish are common for those putting in the time.

Lure-wise, I've been having great luck with swimbaits in the 4-6 inch range, especially in anchovy or sardine patterns. For the halibut, try slow-trolling a white or chartreuse bucktail jig tipped with a strip of squid. Can't go wrong with the classics!

If you're more of a bait fisherman, live anchovies or sardines are your best bet for the halibut and bass. For the rockfish, squid strips or shrimp have been producing well.

Looking for some hot spots? The waters off Monterey Bay have been firing lately, especially around the canyon edges. If you're further south, the reefs outside San Diego have been holding some nice lingcod.

Remember, folks, the salmon season is still up in the air, so keep an eye on those regulations. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 21, 2025. It's shaping up to be a decent day out on the water around the California coast.

Tides are looking good today. We've got a low tide of 0.07 feet at 2:44 AM, followed by a high of 0.26 feet at 9:44 AM. Another low of 0.13 feet comes in at 4:02 PM, with the final high tide hitting 0.2 feet at 9:16 PM. These moderate tides should create some nice water movement to get the fish active.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and light winds around 5-10 mph. Sunrise is at 7:07 AM and sunset at 7:19 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Halibut fishing has been hot, with several anglers reporting nice catches in the 15-25 pound range. Striped bass are also starting to show up in better numbers, especially around the Bay Area. We're seeing some decent action on rockfish and lingcod too, particularly around rocky structure and reefs.

For lures, jerkbaits like the Lucky Craft Flash Minnow and Rapala SXR-10 have been absolute killers for halibut. Swimbaits in the 3-5 inch range are working well for both halibut and stripers. Don't forget your bucktail jigs and Krocodile spoons - they're always reliable producers.

If you're going the bait route, live anchovies or sardines are tough to beat right now. Fresh dead squid is also working well, especially for rockfish and lingcod.

For hot spots, I'd recommend trying Stinson Beach for some surf perch and possibly striped bass action. The waters around Half Moon Bay have been producing some quality halibut. If you're boat fishing, the Farallon Islands are always a good bet for a mixed bag of rockfish and lingcod.

Remember to check those regulations before heading out, and tight lines to all you anglers out there!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 19, 2025.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset at 7:05 PM. We've got a high tide at 9:23 AM hitting 5.2 feet, followed by a low tide at 3:42 PM at 0.3 feet. Weather-wise, it's looking pretty sweet with partly cloudy skies and a high of 68°F. Ocean conditions are calm with 2-3 foot swells, so it should be smooth sailing for you boat folks.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Yellowtail have been on fire lately, especially around Catalina and San Clemente Islands. Anglers are reporting solid catches using surface iron and yo-yo jigs. The Tady 45 in blue and white has been a hot ticket. For you live bait enthusiasts, sardines and mackerel are doing the trick.

Closer to shore, the halibut bite is picking up. Guys are scoring nice flatties using swimbaits like the Big Hammer 6" in anchovy color. Don't forget to tip it with a strip of squid for extra oomph. Sand bass are also showing up in good numbers, particularly around structure and artificial reefs. The trusty old leadhead and squid combo is still a winner here.

For you surf casters, perch and corbina are starting to make appearances. Carolina-rigged grubs in motor oil or root beer colors are working well. If you're after the bigger fish, try soaking some fresh mussels or sand crabs.

Hot spots this week include the Horseshoe Kelp for yellowtail, the flats off Huntington Beach for halibut, and the Santa Monica Bay artificial reefs for sand bass. If you're land-bound, Torrey Pines State Beach has been producing some nice surf perch.

Remember folks, the rockfish season opens back up on April 1st, so get your gear ready for some bottom bouncing action. Until then, tight lines and see you on the water!