California Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 10 months ago

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 10 months 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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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 10 months ago

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 10 months ago

The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 10 months 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: 10 months 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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: 11 months ago

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Scott Macdonald
Hume, California
Reported: 11 months ago

Here is a few from today with my client

Scott Macdonald Hume, California Reported: 11 months ago

Here is a few from today with my client

Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Some good rockfishing offshore. A few good days on bigger Halibut and lots of Bass inshore.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

Some good rockfishing offshore. A few good days on bigger Halibut and lots of Bass inshore.

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Had a great experience booking with Andrew. He was always so communicative and helpful about how the trip was looking and what options we had regarding timing, what to fish, and if the day would be good or not. We had just to reschedule from our original day but it all worked out great. Ended up going in November and crushed Bonito for a half day. Nearly every time we put lines in the water we got a bite on at least one of them. Really great trip had a time!
Kendra N. | November 26, 2025

Trip: San Diego Half Day Roundup
★★★★★
We had such a great time with Scott! He was patient, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Next time we are in the area - Scott will be our go-to-guide!
Jessica W. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Sequoia National Forest Fly Fishing
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing. The boat was amazing and the captain and his mate lots of fun and made our entire trip enjoyable. I strongly recommend using this charter service. They kept us in the loop from the moment we made our reservation.
Justin C. | October 29, 2025

Trip: Sportfishing Or Sharking - 47'
★★★★★
Captain Zeek got us straight into the action and had us psyched all day!
Jake S. | October 5, 2025

Trip: San Diego Nearshore / Offshore Trip
★★★★★
We had an incredible trip with Scott. He was very communicative from our initial booking, super accommodating, and soooooo enthusiastic! You can tell he is passionate about fly fishing and it was very important to him to provide us with an exceptional experience. His instruction was clear and detailed and his continued guidance all morning resulted in catching many fish and having an overall amazing experience! Thanks a bunch Scott. Highly recommend:)
Danielle S. | September 7, 2025

Trip: Sequoia National Forest Fly Fishing
★★★★★
Great time, great fishing. Ezekiel was great, knew exactly what to and where to fish. We did “Not just go on a boat ride.” We caught a Yellow tail. Which was the icing on the cake.
Marvin M. | August 4, 2025

Trip: San Diego Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
Larry, Brice and Briggs were beyond great. Great charter, captain and fishing spots.
Perry B. | July 11, 2025

Trip: Half Day Charter
★★★★★
Fishing with Bill was a great time. I recommend going with him to have a wonderful day!!!
Daniel D. | June 27, 2025

Trip: Striped Bass And Halibut Roundup
★★★★★
Travis was a first class guide, extremely attentive, helpful and most importantly, he put us on the fish! Had a great time with my Son and his two Marine Brothers for an unforgettable day of fishing.
Dustin S. | June 20, 2025

Trip: Half Day Inshore/Coastal
★★★★★
Harry and Alec were amazing and put us on the fish. Both were extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining during the day. I cannot recommend them highly enough and am so grateful for their expertise and efforts to make the trip so much fun. Thank you guys!
Don O. | October 21, 2024

Trip: 6 Hour Local Fishing

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