Winter (December – February)

                Just because the air temperature drops, doesn’t mean the fishing stops.  People tend to think winter fishing is no good, but our Southern California weather disagrees.  While it’s true that pelagic fish migrate south, the resident fish are still around and still eating.  Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and Bonito are consistent at the LA Breakwall and Catalina Island.  Spotted Bay Bass and Halibut give good game at Long Beach and Newport Harbors. 

Spring (March – May)

As water temperatures rise in the spring we see many different species get active.  Calico and Sand Bass are more aggressive as they start moving into shallower water to spawn.  Look for Barracuda and schools of small Yellowtail over the Sand Bass flats as well.  Bonito and White Seabass will show up in larger numbers around the Island as temperatures continue to climb. 

Summer (June – August)

                In the summer months all the species are going strong.  Calico and Sand Bass hang around the inshore waters, Bonito, Barracuda and Yellowtail cruise the kelp line, Yellowtail and Dorado are under the paddies, as well as the occasional Striped Marlin. 

                The islands seem to have a little stronger Yellowtail bite this time of year, and the Bass, Bonito and Barracuda are very steady. 

Fall (September – November)

                 Autumn fishing continues the summer fun.  Because fall water temperatures are still warm, there is a consistent bite from the Calicos, Sandies, Bonito, and Barracuda, inshore and at Catalina.  Yellowtail and Dorado are still under the paddies and at the Island.  There are also a few White Seabass in the counts. 

We see the offshore fish start to migrate south.  A push of Yellowfin Tuna comes up around the 209 and 277, even in on the 14 mile bank.  Striped Marlin are usually on a good bite in September and we see a few into the beginning of October.