Surf fishing in the rain is a topic that sparks debate among anglers every year. Some swear by it, sharing stories of their best catches happening in the middle of a storm, while others struggle to get a single bite when...
Let’s talk fall surf fishing. You might have noticed the summertime bite has slowed dramatically. Corbina are disappearing, croaker are being caught in smaller numbers, and the productivity of your surf fishing sessions might be dropping. It’s true that the normal...
Summer has come, summer has gone, and it’s fall once more. What’s biting this time of year? What works for fall surf fishing? We’ll talk this and much more today so stay tuned. October is a transitional month for surf fishing...
September brought better overall action compared to August, especially for corbina, croaker, surfperch, and even halibut on lures. Water temperatures that peaked in August have now cooled into the 65–67° range, and the mild surf has kept conditions friendly for fishing....
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...
