California Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 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. Our smaller...

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 months ago

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 months ago

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 months ago

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Jeremy Maltz
Marina del Rey, California
Reported: 3 months ago

Good Sandbass, calico bass and sculpin today.

Jeremy Maltz Marina del Rey, California Reported: 3 months ago

Good Sandbass, calico bass and sculpin today.

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Scott Macdonald
Hume, California
Reported: 3 months ago

This was today on the Lower Kings River near Fresno!! These two guys have been fishing buddies for 50 years

Scott Macdonald Hume, California Reported: 3 months ago

This was today on the Lower Kings River near Fresno!!
These two guys have been fishing buddies for 50 years

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Scott Macdonald
Hume, California
Reported: 3 months ago

This was the last few days

Scott Macdonald Hume, California Reported: 3 months ago

This was the last few days

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Ezekiel Cruz with Bluebill Charters
San Diego, California
Reported: 4 months ago

Fun winter fishing going on right now! This was today

Ezekiel Cruz with Bluebill Charters San Diego, California Reported: 4 months ago

Fun winter fishing going on right now! This was today

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Harry Markarian
Los Angeles, California
Reported: 4 months ago

Lobster fishing at its finest ! Really good signs with amazing quality up to 7lb lobsters ! Limit style fishing

Harry Markarian Los Angeles, California Reported: 4 months ago

Lobster fishing at its finest ! Really good signs with amazing quality up to 7lb lobsters ! Limit style fishing

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Steve Locken
Dana Point, California
Reported: 4 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...

Steve Locken Dana Point, California Reported: 4 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!!

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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