California Weather Forecast

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Nathan Beall
Nathan B.
San Diego, California
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing continues to be hot for Darado, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna in full Day and overnight range. It's coming in waves as the warm water pockets move up from the storms off Cabo. When the wind lays down for a day or more we should have some really solid counts still. We had 5 Dorado and 3 Yellowfin Tuna on the last trip and Limits of Dorado previously this week.
Nathan Beall
Nathan B. San Diego, California Reported 3 years ago
Fishing continues to be hot for Darado, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna in full Day and overnight range. It's coming in waves as the warm water pockets move up from the storms off Cabo. When the wind lays down for a day or more we should have some really solid counts still. We had 5 Dorado and 3 Yellowfin Tuna on the last trip and Limits of Dorado previously this week.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California
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Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C.
San Diego, California
Reported 3 years ago
Hey David,
The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.
Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C. San Diego, California Reported 3 years ago
Hey David,
The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.
Rockfish Fishing in San Diego, California
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Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C.
San Diego, California
Reported 3 years ago
The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.
Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C. San Diego, California Reported 3 years ago
The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.
Mahi Mahi Fishing in San Diego, California
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Anton Faicchio
Anton F.
Dana Point, California
Reported 3 years ago
Great Fishing on Tanner and Cortes Banks on 2 Day Trips. Bluefin and Yellowtail are on the chew.
Anton Faicchio
Anton F. Dana Point, California Reported 3 years ago
Great Fishing on Tanner and Cortes Banks on 2 Day Trips. Bluefin and Yellowtail are on the chew.
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Dana Point, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Dana Point, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Dana Point, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Dana Point, California
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Ty T.
Sebastopol, California
Reported 3 years ago
Rockfish limits are the norm, with lingcod fishing consistent as well, some days limits and most days at least a few. Dungeness crab starts November 5 amd we are expecting an excellent crab season as well
Ty Taube
Ty T. Sebastopol, California Reported 3 years ago
Rockfish limits are the norm, with lingcod fishing consistent as well, some days limits and most days at least a few. Dungeness crab starts November 5 amd we are expecting an excellent crab season as well
Rockfish Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
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JT Lepien
Jt L.
Ventura, California
Reported 3 years ago
Morning bite is strong but book the full or extended day to take advantage of all day. Monsters in October.
JT Lepien
Jt L. Ventura, California Reported 3 years ago
Morning bite is strong but book the full or extended day to take advantage of all day. Monsters in October.
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Oxnard, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Oxnard, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Oxnard, California
Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Oxnard, California
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Jacob Frye
Jacob F.
Anderson, California
Reported 3 years ago
Sacramento River king salmon are hot right now! We are getting some nice fish up to 34 pounds! Fishing is a steady pick, averaging 3-5 fish a day.
Jacob Frye
Jacob F. Anderson, California Reported 3 years ago
Sacramento River king salmon are hot right now! We are getting some nice fish up to 34 pounds! Fishing is a steady pick, averaging 3-5 fish a day.
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
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