It was a beautiful morning in April, and I headed out for a late-morning session to fish a rising tide. The spot was new to me, but right away I liked what I saw. The surf was mellow, the current was...
Surf fishing is one of the most exciting and accessible ways to fish in Southern California, but even experienced anglers make avoidable mistakes that cost them fish (and reels). Over years of fishing and guiding, I’ve seen the same errors repeated...
As we enter September, let’s overview how the surf fishing has been in August. The water temp reached its warmest point of the year at 73-74 degrees and the surf has stayed mellow. Overall fish activity slowed during the month. A...
When most people think of San Diego fishing, they picture boats heading offshore for tuna or anglers lined up along piers. But some of the best and most accessible fishing in the region happens right from the shoreline. Surf fishing in...
Back in 2018 and 2019, I (like many anglers) kept track of every fish I caught from the surf and made intricate and detailed logs of conditions throughout each session. In recent years, I’ve gotten a little lazy with fishing logs...
Knowing how to fish the surf is only half the battle. Learning where to fish is just as important! This is where learning how to read the beach for surf fishing or “how to read the surf” comes in. If you...
In surf fishing, you can plan all you want, but one factor that remains is seaweed. There’s no real “forecast” for where seaweed will be and when. The best predictor we have is the weather and current, but even then, there’s...
As we enter August, let’s overview how the surf fishing has been in July. This past month has brought a mix of changing conditions and steady action along the shoreline. The water is warm, the surf has stayed calm, and fish...
Using Clams For Surf Fishing Bait There are a number of really good baits to choose from when it comes to fishing at the beach. Of all the baits used for surf fishing, clams may be the next best bait for...
We’ve officially entered peak season! The water’s warm, the bite is active, and the shoreline is alive with opportunity. What’s most interesting, though, is who’s stealing the spotlight — spotfin croaker have taken center stage. While corbina are just beginning to...
