June is here, and if you’ve been out on the water lately, you already know the story — the surf has been rough. We’ve had rough conditions since the last week of May, and that pattern hasn’t let up heading into...
May has delivered. After a mixed April, things are starting to come together in a big way here in Southern California. If the forecast holds, the best fishing of the season could be right around the corner. Let’s get into our...
It’s time for another April surf fishing report here in Southern California. I was hoping to get this out earlier in the month, but things got busy and other topics came up. But, nonetheless, let’s talk about what’s biting and what...
Ever used mussel meat as bait for surf fishing? This always becomes relevant when sand crabs disappear and anglers wonder what type of bait to use for surf fishing. So, I wanted to take the time to give a detailed overview...
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...
