California Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in California

JT Lepien
Ventura, California
Reported: 5 days ago

Focusing on what's been hitting, rockfish. Big reds and Lings. Water temp is still low at 59. Been poking around for some Halibut but mostly shorts.

JT Lepien Ventura, California Reported: 5 days ago

Focusing on what's been hitting, rockfish. Big reds and Lings. Water temp is still low at 59. Been poking around for some Halibut but mostly shorts.

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James Powers
Richmond, California
Reported: 5 days ago

We're catching halibut in San Francisco bay right now. The water temperature is rising and so is the bite.

James Powers Richmond, California Reported: 5 days ago

We're catching halibut in San Francisco bay right now. The water temperature is rising and so is the bite.

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Jeremy Maltz
Marina del Rey, California
Reported: 1 week ago

From today's trip

Jeremy Maltz Marina del Rey, California Reported: 1 week ago

From today's trip

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Larry Deatherage
San Francisco, California
Reported: 1 week ago

Bluefin. Yellowfin dorado. All here in April!

Larry Deatherage San Francisco, California Reported: 1 week ago

Bluefin. Yellowfin dorado. All here in April!

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Scott Macdonald
Hume, California
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Here are a few more pictures from the last week!

Scott Macdonald Hume, California Reported: 2 weeks ago

Here are a few more pictures from the last week!

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Aaron Zanocco
Yuba City, California
Reported: 2 weeks ago

fishing remains pretty solid in the Sacramento river

Aaron Zanocco Yuba City, California Reported: 2 weeks ago

fishing remains pretty solid in the Sacramento river

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Jeremy Maltz
Marina del Rey, California
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Excellent cod fishing. Limits every trip with same bass and occasional halibut!

Jeremy Maltz Marina del Rey, California Reported: 2 weeks ago

Excellent cod fishing. Limits every trip with same bass and occasional halibut!

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Kevin Deleskiewicz
Long Beach, California
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Limits of Calico Bass on a 3 hour morning trip

Kevin Deleskiewicz Long Beach, California Reported: 3 weeks ago

Limits of Calico Bass on a 3 hour morning trip

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★★★★★
Great experience ! We took my son and his friend on a bday fishing trip . The crew was great with the kids ! Thank you 😊
Hodaya D. | May 9, 2026

Trip: Marina Del Rey Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had such an amazing time! Kevin knows his fishing holes and how to hook em. Had a great time on the water laughing and reeling them in! Can't wait to go again.
David A. | May 1, 2026

Trip: Long Beach Nearshore Adventure
★★★★★
We had a great time. Parker was very knowledgeable and clearly experienced with the local fishery. He gave me a crash course on forward facing sonar and we used it to catch a bunch of fish!
Michael W. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Socal Bass Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Awesome experience!! Beautiful boat. Parker was so nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. We learned so much and can’t wait to book again!
Alicia R. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Socal Bass Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We absolutely loved our fishing charter with JT. Had 2 of my grandsons age 4 & 11 with as well as my son. It was their first time and they are already asking to do it again. We got several different types of fish and they tasted amazing. If you are looking for a great charter with a fantastic guide, book with JT!
Lynn G. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Island Adventure
★★★★★
Parker was great. Helpful and super knowledgable. He kept us on fish all day. Very pleasant guy.
Joseph A. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Socal Bass Fishing Trip
★★★★★
My 15 yo son and I had a successful day with Capt TJ. Caught a lot of fish and learned alot on his boat. We are beginning ocean fisherman and he let us get into a groove where it more than met our expectations. Much fun and good memories.
Edward S. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Santa Cruz Island Run
★★★★★
My son and I booked a trip with Kevin's team through Captain Experiences. Our captain out of Long Beach was Jeremy. He was fun, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to be on the water. We did a half day trip which was more than great. My 14 year old son had a blast. I would do it all over again without a doubt.
George M. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Long Beach Nearshore Adventure
★★★★★
Craig was excellent. He was very thorough in his communications with well timed phone calls to prepare in advance and out on the water he worked super hard to make sure each member of our party got on a fish. His deck hand Jake did a great job as well. Thank you Craig and Jake
Cameron G. | April 3, 2026

Trip: San Francisco Bay Premier Trip
★★★★★
Best way to spend my 40th birthday! We had a blast on the "Toda a Nada". The name says it all, "All or Nothing". Our Captain, Bruce was awesome and really put in the work to make sure we came home with fish in hand. When asked, "about what time does the charter end" his response was, "when we have fish in the boat". That's my kind of Captain! We did just that, pulled in 4 beautiful, hard-fighting, yellowtail. A total of 75 pounds. There was a processor there dock-side who took it straight from the boat to their shop. The next day our fish was cleaned and ready for pick-up. Great experience all around! Highly recommend!
Mary E. | April 2, 2026

Trip: 3/4 Day 8 Hr Trip

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