There are bad surf fishing seasons and then there is El Niño surf fishing in 2026. In 13 years of fishing the San Diego coast I have never experienced anything close to what this year has put us through. It’d have...
Ever thought about trying to catch a shark from the beach? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about today. Shark fishing from the beach is one of the most underrated and under-appreciated forms of sportfishing in the world (especially in...
July is behind us and it wasn’t pretty, so what does the August surf fishing report hold for us? The rough surf that plagued us through May and June carried straight through July with barely a break, making this the most...
If you spend serious time on the water or on the sand, a quality UPF fishing shirt is one of the most important pieces of gear you own. A good UPF 50+ fishing shirt blocks 98% of UV radiation all day...
Choosing the right shark fishing leader is one of the most important rigging decisions you’ll make when it comes to shark fishing. Get it right and you land fish cleanly, remove the hook in seconds, and watch a healthy shark swim...
If you fish the California coast for sharks, white seabass, or really any species from shore, this Thursday’s meeting is one you need to know about. The California Fish and Game Commission’s Marine Resources Committee convenes on July 16, 2026 at...
As of approximately July 2026, California’s emergency wire leader and hook size ban is active and enforceable. If you fish from shore or within 1,000 yards of the California coastline south of Pigeon Point, this regulation applies to you right now....
July is here, and while the season hasn’t fully opened up the way we’re used to, there are real signs that things are starting to come together. The surf has calmed down from the brutal stretch we saw through most of...
This is a follow-up to my original article published June 20, 2026 – California to Ban Shark Fishing As We Know It. Since then I’ve spoken directly with Craig Shuman, CDFW’s Marine Region Manager, watched the June 17 Commission hearing, reviewed...
On June 17, 2026, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation banning wire leader and hooks over 1.5 inches for anyone fishing the ocean from Pigeon Point south within 1000 yards of the shore, essentially...
