Orange County fishing report 8/18/2026

RockenReel Sportfishing reporting a great afternoon bite with non- stop action. Yellowtail right here in Dana Point because of the epic 2026 El Nino. Water temp dropped to 69 degrees today - super clear water- but the fish did not care and are biting on every cast! We are slaying big 20lb yellowtail 15 minutes from the Dana Point Harbor entrance. - Captain Steve

RockenReel Sportfishing reporting great Yellowtail, Bass, Barracuda, Bonito, Sheepshead, Halibut and Mako Shark fishing right out front of Dana Point Harbor only 15 minutes from the boat slip! Today we got two yellows at the point and tons of other species! - Captain Steve

RockenReel Sporfishing reporting good warm 73 degree water holding Yellowtail south of the domes at Barn Kelp (67 boats there today) we got hit on the troll but popped off. My buddy got 6 yellows today. We only had the one strike. Scattered schools of yellows up and down the shoreline from Salt Creek - San Mateo. Some Dorado- anywhere from 3 miles and out! Big Bonito, Calico Bass, Sheepshead and Barracuda fishing right now. Yellowtail at the point right out front of Dana Point Harbor in 50- 70 feet of water! Yellowfin tuna are out there in the 10-12 mile range. - Captain Steve