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...
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...
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...
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...
Has the summertime surf fishing slowed for you? Every year, there’s a week in August when the hot summer bite cools down considerably, almost overnight. This lull typically lasts for a week or two before the action picks up again for...
Ever heard the term, “sea foam”? Sea foam, or, “spume” is yet another ocean phenomenon that occurs naturally and regularly. If you’ve ever been walking down the beach or even out for a swim, you might have noticed some thick, bubbly,...
Red Tide Tracker Article Table of Contents Most Recent Red Tide In San Diego The most recent red tide in Southern California began by mostly affecting San Diego County, but now is affecting Orange County and certain parts of LA County....
The 2024 season is upon us and a couple species are off to a really strong start. With overall air and water temperatures being much nicer (warmer) than the last two years, I’m expecting a more “normal” spring and summer than...
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some really cool moments fishing the surf. I’ve also been lucky enough to meet and fish with some really knowledgeable anglers. I believe it’s a common misconception that bigger fish and specifically...
