California Hole Fishing Reports (July 2026)

Couldn't reel them in fast enough the other day!

Caught over 40 fish only had 4 keepers. Biggest red 25.5". Everyone was slow yesterday

Still seeing a very consistent wahoo bite. Getting a few every trip

Redfish and drum are holding steady on drains after cold fronts, lots of good specs on the flats when the water warms up.

We are still doing good on redfish and black drum

Rockport/Aransas Pass area, we have had a great weather pattern lately as well as lower tides. Those 2 things combined have resulted in some great catching days. Water temps in low 70s, air temps in upper 70s, fish have gotten concentrated in drains and guts. I only use artificial baits, fishing over grass flats with pots holes close to deeper water. Downsouth lures, Pavlures, knocking tail lures with soft dines and double Ds. Multiple flavors all based on water clarity. Incorporating the major and minors will help give you more opportunities to catch fish.

Wahoo are in

Last trip of the year. Started off really cold and we put together a good box of fish. The bite is on.

Snowy grouper last week
That was my first charter with the brand new cat engines so the boat is running great now

Reds on lures and trout. Live shrimp on drop off for reds and drums