Albacore tuna fishing combines long offshore runs, trolling, live bait, jigging, fast-moving fish, wet decks, and some of the most physically demanding light-to-medium tackle fishing on the Pacific Coast. These highly mobile tuna may be targeted far offshore where anglers spend hours traveling before fishing begins. A typical albacore trip may involve: For much of…
Cabezon fishing puts anglers into some of the rockiest and messiest saltwater environments on the West Coast. These heavy-bodied bottom fish are closely associated with structure such as: A typical boat trip may involve natural bait, bottom rigs, wet fiberglass, cold Pacific spray, fish slime, hooks, sinkers, and long periods of standing while working close…
Puget Sound salmon fishing combines cold saltwater, trolling, downriggers, bait, rain, spray, and long days on wet boats. For anglers in Washington, this creates a very different footwear environment from warm-weather fishing in Florida or Southern California. A typical salmon trip may begin in darkness or low morning light. The air can be cool. The…
California rockfish fishing puts anglers in one of the most classic West Coast bottom-fishing environments. Depending on the area and season, anglers may target a variety of rockfish species around: A typical trip may involve long boat runs, heavy sinkers, squid or other natural bait, vertical jigging, cool Pacific spray, fish slime, wet fiberglass, and…
Pacific bonito fishing combines speed, repeated casting, trolling, live bait, wet boat decks, and some of the fastest light-tackle action available in Southern California. These aggressive schooling fish may be found around: A typical bonito trip can change quickly. For part of the day, anglers may be cruising while watching for birds, bait, or surface…
California yellowtail fishing combines fast-moving fish, live bait, surface iron casting, kelp paddies, offshore islands, long boat runs, and wet sportfishing decks. These powerful gamefish may be targeted around: A typical yellowtail trip can shift quickly between long periods of searching and sudden bursts of intense action. One moment, anglers may be watching the horizon…
Sand bass fishing is a classic part of Southern California saltwater angling. Barred sand bass are commonly targeted around: Depending on the season and location, anglers may fish with live bait, artificial lures, or bottom-oriented presentations. A typical trip may include: The fishing may range from relaxed bait soaking to fast action when a productive…
California sheephead fishing puts anglers in a classic Southern California reef-fishing environment. These distinctive reef fish are commonly associated with: A typical sheephead trip may involve natural bait, relatively heavy bottom tackle, wet decks, cool Pacific spray, hooks, sinkers, fish slime, and hours spent standing along the rail. That makes footwear more important than many…
California halibut fishing combines drifting, live bait, cool Pacific water, wet boat decks, long periods of standing, and sudden heavy fish fights. These flatfish may be targeted around: Anglers may fish from private boats, charter boats, skiffs, kayaks, piers, and shorelines. For boat-based anglers, the fishing environment frequently includes: California halibut fishing may appear relatively…
White seabass fishing combines live bait, kelp structure, cool Pacific water, overnight or early-morning trips, and long periods of waiting followed by sudden heavy fish fights. Despite the name, white seabass are not true seabass. For anglers, however, what matters most is the fishing environment. These powerful California gamefish are often targeted around: A typical…
