Los Angeles Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Kevin Deleskiewicz
Long Beach, California
Reported: 4 months ago

The BUGS are crawlin.

Kevin Deleskiewicz Long Beach, California Reported: 4 months ago

The BUGS are crawlin.

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Fantastic local fishing is going on right now with a mixed bag of sculpin, sheep pad, and whitefish. Our four and six-hour trips are producing really good catches near shore. Good quality today with the trio that is in season. Big sheep had big white fish and big sculpin.

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna trips are usually a bang or a bust ... The plan was to fish the island for a couple hours then go offshore in time for the "bite time" during the tuna season . We hit the island for amazing bass and barracuda fishing loading up the sacks and the headed offshore. This was our biggest fish this year! I will say that this day was looking like a bust . After leaving the grounds I got word that the fish were right off the beach in Palos Verdes . I changed course and headed straight there , within 20 minutes of being in the zone our rod went off taking line like it wasn't stopping . After 30 minutes we hauled over a 200+ bluefin tuna . Now it might look smaller .. that's because I'm 6'5 haha. It was almost my height ! What a day , everyone was stoked and got to take home so much meat . Beautiful fish and thankful for what we got! We had a Great group with us that comes out a few times a season. He said they want something big ! We were scanning a zone that I saw good meter marks of yellowtail on the fish finder . Weith non stop chumming and bass boiling around the boat the yellowtail became interested . My client just started yelling as his deaf just went bonkers . After a solid 20 minute fight one of the biggest yellowtail I've ever seen at Catalina island hit the deck . For sure the largest we've caught on the boat . This Yellowtail weighed in at 38lbs bled ! We call these Mossbacks and Homegaurd yellowtail. What an amazing season it's been for big fish !

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

We're getting a halibut or good halibut bites every trip we fish for them ! Good white fishing to add on to the count

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

We're getting a halibut or good halibut bites every trip we fish for them ! Good white fishing to add on to the count

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Wide open rockfishing locally ! As good as it gets. Get on board before the season closes for these tasty fish .

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

Wide open rockfishing locally ! As good as it gets. Get on board before the season closes for these tasty fish .

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Excellent Fishing on our half day. Limits of whitefish for four anglers and six sheephead to add. get out here guys Fishing's been really good.

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

Excellent Fishing on our half day. Limits of whitefish for four anglers and six sheephead to add. get out here guys Fishing's been really good.

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Fantastic lobster and rockfish combo trip at Catalina this Sunday . Limits of lobster and 18 giant rockfish to add on top. Local 4 hour on Saturday . 32 whitefish 2 sculpin and 2 Sheephead on a local 4 hour ! It's biting !

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Great bass fishing , big halibut hit the deck and a nice yellowtail at the island ! The island is biting !

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 1 year ago

Great bass fishing , big halibut hit the deck and a nice yellowtail at the island ! The island is biting !

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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 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
★★★★★
My two teenaged sons absolutely loved this trip. They had the best day and loved the captain and said he had a very nice boat either way a downstairs room and bathroom.
Dayna M. | March 18, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour PM Fishing Experience
★★★★★
Captain Harry is an excellent captain. I’d go out fishing with Captain Harry any day of the week. Very professional.
Porter W. | March 17, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Local Lobster Hooping
★★★★★
Jermeys Son Jackson was a solid captain and put us on all the target species for this time of the season. Our first mate Ed was also great and showed my 8yr son a lot of attention. (Which is slightly on the spectrum) The booking service also showed there colors by offering to discount our trip after learning that I am a disabled veteran.
Sterling B. | March 16, 2026

Trip: Marina Del Rey Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Harry and crew were so patient with my teenagers. This was our first time out on the sea. The boys had a blast! Harry made sure that everyone caught fish. Thank you again and I would highly recommend.
Erin K. | March 8, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Fishing Experience
★★★★★
Parker was awesome. Personable and attentative. Highly recommend. Guy is a fisherman too!
Drew B. | March 3, 2026

Trip: Socal Bass Fishing Trip