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Nathan Beall
Nathan B.
San Diego, California
Reported 5 months ago
The current fishing is comprised of excellent Bonito fishing with some Yellowtail mixed in. The bite is largely starting on Jig Strikes and moving to fly lined sardines. This is going off on half day - 3/4 day trips. We can take 13 anglers on our larger boat. While our other is good for 5+ depending on trolling or drift fishing
Nathan Beall
Nathan B. San Diego, California Reported 5 months ago
The current fishing is comprised of excellent Bonito fishing with some Yellowtail mixed in. The bite is largely starting on Jig Strikes and moving to fly lined sardines. This is going off on half day - 3/4 day trips. We can take 13 anglers on our larger boat. While our other is good for 5+ depending on trolling or drift fishing
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
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Jeremy Maltz
Jeremy M.
Marina del Rey, California
Reported 5 months ago
Good Sandbass, calico bass and sculpin today.
Jeremy Maltz
Jeremy M. Marina del Rey, California Reported 5 months ago
Good Sandbass, calico bass and sculpin today.
Fishing in Marina del Rey, California
Fishing in Marina del Rey, California
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Scott Macdonald
Scott M.
Hume, California
Reported 6 months ago
This was today on the Lower Kings River near Fresno!!
These two guys have been fishing buddies for 50 years
Scott Macdonald
Scott M. Hume, California Reported 6 months ago
This was today on the Lower Kings River near Fresno!!
These two guys have been fishing buddies for 50 years
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
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Scott Macdonald
Scott M.
Hume, California
Reported 6 months ago
This was the last few days
Scott Macdonald
Scott M. Hume, California Reported 6 months ago
This was the last few days
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
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Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C.
San Diego, California
Reported 6 months ago
Fun winter fishing going on right now! This was today
Ezekiel Cruz
Ezekiel C. San Diego, California Reported 6 months ago
Fun winter fishing going on right now! This was today
Fishing in San Diego, California
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Harry Markarian
Harry M.
Los Angeles, California
Reported 6 months ago
Lobster fishing at its finest ! Really good signs with amazing quality up to 7lb lobsters ! Limit style fishing
Harry Markarian
Harry M. Los Angeles, California Reported 6 months ago
Lobster fishing at its finest ! Really good signs with amazing quality up to 7lb lobsters ! Limit style fishing
Fishing in Los Angeles, California
Fishing in Los Angeles, California
Fishing in Los Angeles, California
Fishing in Los Angeles, California
Fishing in Los Angeles, California
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Steve Locken
Steve L.
Dana Point, California
Reported 6 months ago
Filling the coolers again and again Dec 30th, 2025!Limits of fresh fish all day long!
Monster Sand Bass, Calico Bass Rock Fish GREAT FISHING RIGHT NOW!
White Fish are tasty. Bonito are excellent fresh Pokémon! Fishing has been great the last 2 days!
Smashing big Bonito and limits on White Fish
HALIBUT SEASON IS HERE!!
Steve Locken
Steve L. Dana Point, California Reported 6 months ago
Filling the coolers again and again Dec 30th, 2025!Limits of fresh fish all day long!
Monster Sand Bass, Calico Bass Rock Fish GREAT FISHING RIGHT NOW!
White Fish are tasty. Bonito are excellent fresh Pokémon! Fishing has been great the last 2 days!
Smashing big Bonito and limits on White Fish
HALIBUT SEASON IS HERE!!
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
Fishing in Dana Point, California
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Scottie Nguyen
Scottie N.
San Diego, California
Reported 6 months ago
Dogs, Kids, Families & Beautiful sunsets

On top of that the hot bonito fishing continues
Scottie Nguyen
Scottie N. San Diego, California Reported 6 months ago
Dogs, Kids, Families & Beautiful sunsets

On top of that the hot bonito fishing continues
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
Fishing in San Diego, California
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Harry Markarian
Harry M.
Los Angeles, California
Reported 6 months ago
Really good local action in full affect ! Sheephead , whitefish , mixed bass and some sculpin .
Harry Markarian
Harry M. Los Angeles, California Reported 6 months ago
Really good local action in full affect ! Sheephead , whitefish , mixed bass and some sculpin .
Fishing in Long Beach, California
Fishing in Long Beach, California
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Scott Macdonald
Scott M.
Hume, California
Reported 7 months ago
Hey there! Here's some more pictures of fishing and now I'm fishing the Upper Kings and Lower Kings River for the Winter and Spring!!
Scott Macdonald
Scott M. Hume, California Reported 7 months ago
Hey there! Here's some more pictures of fishing and now I'm fishing the Upper Kings and Lower Kings River for the Winter and Spring!!
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
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