California Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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JT Lepien
Ventura, California
Reported: 3 years ago

100lb Black Sea bass caught on a bass rod. Various rockfish and one ling. The boat now sports AIS transceiver and benefits safety and awareness for us for commercial traffic. Plush bean bags for the creature comforts!

JT Lepien Ventura, California Reported: 3 years ago

Black Seabass Fishing in Oxnard, California

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Andrew Surtees
Palmdale, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Lights out on the Trinity River this year! Should be nothing but better the next couple years with all the snow we got this year.

Andrew Surtees Palmdale, California Reported: 3 years ago

Lights out on the Trinity River this year! Should be nothing but better the next couple years with all the snow we got this year.

Rainbow Trout Fishing in Lewiston, California, USA

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

I'll check out the app. Here's a Bluefin my Skipper Ross and Deckhand Kai got on the Kite. A few nice Yellows too

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

I'll check out the app. Here's a Bluefin my Skipper Ross and Deckhand Kai got on the Kite. A few nice Yellows too

Bluefin Tuna Fishing in San Diego, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.

Halibut Fishing in San Diego, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and some quality Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and some quality Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits

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Scott Macdonald
Hume, California
Reported: 3 years ago

We have so much snow it's going to be a great season.

Scott Macdonald Hume, California Reported: 3 years ago

We have so much snow it's going to be a great season.

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Jacob Frye
Anderson, California
Reported: 3 years ago

White sturgeon fishing continues to be great on the Sacramento River!

Jacob Frye Anderson, California Reported: 3 years ago

White sturgeon fishing continues to be great on the Sacramento River!

Sturgeon Fishing in Anderson, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Some nice grade Halibut starting to move in for the spring spawn. Lots of Bass, Sharks Leopard Smooth Hound and Guitar Fish.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

Some nice grade Halibut starting to move in for the spring spawn. Lots of Bass, Sharks Leopard Smooth Hound and Guitar Fish.

Flounder Fishing in San Diego, California

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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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