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All About That Bass
November 14, 2025
The bass bite in and around our bay has been nothing short of awesome. We really do have the best year round fishery. Get out there and get you some. The photos are an assortment from many recent trips. We are catching other species, too, but the Bass are certainly leading the charge.
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August Recap
August 27, 2025
Just because it's Labor Day Weekend, and schools are back in session, does not mean we are done catching fish. We are a year round fishery. San Diego Bay is by far the best fishery in Southern California. September is one of the best months to fish, for sure. As we slip out of one of our best August fishing in recent history, I can't wait to see what September and October have to offer. The weather is awesome, and the fish are cooperative. It should be Great! Enjoy the pics.
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Bass, Bats, and Flats
August 9, 2025
If it's fun, easy to catch, hard fighting, and good eating fish that you want, now is the time. We are getting a mix of all three. And on light tackle some species themselves can meet all three descriptions themselves. You simply cannot beat the inshore bite right now. The pics in this report are from a few recent trips. This whole month of summer has been nothing short of awesome. The folks coming along, most of them beginners, are amazed by how easy it is to catch fish right now.
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The Three B's of San Diego
July 31, 2025
Our local coastline hosts a variety of fun fish to catch. None better than our three B's; Barracuda, Bass, and Bonito (aka Bonita). I am happy to report that all three are in good form for 2025. Whether you book a trip with me, another guide, an open party boat, or on your own vessel, just get yourself out there while it is good.
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Bay Bass Bonanza 2025 is On!!!
July 21, 2025
We are experiencing some of the best bay bass bite I have seen in years. The pics are from accumulated trips over the past couple months. It is not uncommon for folks to catch 20-50 each of these hard fighting light tackle little monsters. Oh, and speaking of monsters, we are also getting the cool critters like Leopard Sharks, Guitarfish, Rays, and a few Sevengill Sharks, too. Calendars are starting to fill. So, whether you choose me, another guide, or another way to get on the water, just do it, and enjoy!
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