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July

Mahi Mahi appear for the blink of an eye in July. In some years, you may be able to find Albacore Tuna when you travel out far enough. Of course, there’s still plenty to keep you busy close to shore.

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Southern California

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!

Bluefin Tuna on the Full Day

July 21, 2025

Some great bluefin fishing offshore on our full day today! Fish are starting to show in good volume, with a mix grade from 80-220lbs.

Great Sandbass on the PM Half Day

July 20, 2025

Excellent local fishing continues, with a mixed bag of sandbass, rockfish, sand dabs and more.

80 pound yellowfin today

July 19, 2025

My guest from Georgia definitely had a great day. The fish are out there let’s go find them. Taking reservations for August.

Red Snapper half day limits!

July 19, 2025

Red snapper are biting, got our limits plus a ton of solid sand dabs, white fish, sand bass and mixed rockfish!

Mako Madness

July 19, 2025

Just got the morning report. Kept one Mako Shark and released the rest! Bass and Barracuda all morning. We ask that you only keep what you are going to eat. One keeper Mako per trip that is going to be harvested and eaten fresh or fresh frozen please. The limit is 2 Mako Sharks per person. CATCHING A Mako Shark is something everyone on board will never forget and is sure to be the highlight of fishing stories to be carried in your back pocket for life. We want everyone to have a go at one of these awesome Sharks so please conserve.. we also prefer to release females. FISH on! - Captain Steve and Christine

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What anglers said about fishing in Southern California

We spent 4 hours and caught a bunch of fish and a variety of different fish.

5.0 / 5

We spent 4 hours and caught a bunch of fish and a variety of different fish.

Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters

Be ready to be hooked on and make great memories! You're going to love this!

5.0 / 5

Be ready to be hooked on and make great memories! You're going to love this!

Captain Jack's Sportfishing

Talk to captain Brian and he will let you know what to take for seasickness. We had on the patch and it worked for two of us but not the other two. Bring warm clothes it’s chilly in the morning.

5.0 / 5

Talk to captain Brian and he will let you know what to take for seasickness. We had on the patch and it worked for two of us but not the other two. Bring warm clothes it’s chilly in the morning.

Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters

Bring warm clothes, it may be sunny inland but cold and damp just out on the water.

5.0 / 5

Bring warm clothes, it may be sunny inland but cold and damp just out on the water.

SD Slot Machine Charter

It is a great fishing area. Fish are plentiful and depending on the water and conditions you target most of them.

4.3 / 5

It is a great fishing area. Fish are plentiful and depending on the water and conditions you target most of them.

Good Times Sportfishing

Consider the time of year and what you’re wanting to catch for your first time.

5.0 / 5

Consider the time of year and what you’re wanting to catch for your first time.

Awol Sportfishing

I would recommend choosing No PatienceS. Sports Fishing… He can accommodate beginners up to experienced fisherman! Our four hour trip was perfect for our family!

5.0 / 5

I would recommend choosing No PatienceS. Sports Fishing… He can accommodate beginners up to experienced fisherman! Our four hour trip was perfect for our family!

No Patience Sportfishing

Talk with your captain about the details of your trip ahead of time to make sure your expectations align with what is being offered.

5.0 / 5

Talk with your captain about the details of your trip ahead of time to make sure your expectations align with what is being offered.

Reel Deep Sportfishing

We came during a perfect weekend regarding weather. Low 80s and sunny. Calm waves. Couldn't ask for a better time

5.0 / 5

We came during a perfect weekend regarding weather. Low 80s and sunny. Calm waves. Couldn't ask for a better time

Mystic Queen Sportfishing

Be ready to have the best trip ever! Our crew took amazing care of us from start to finish! They had everything planned to the smallest details!

5.0 / 5

Be ready to have the best trip ever! Our crew took amazing care of us from start to finish! They had everything planned to the smallest details!

Hola Cappy Charters

Go when its hot, This June was colder than I expected.The next time I come to San Diego fishing it will be back in August or sept..

4.7 / 5

Go when its hot, This June was colder than I expected.The next time I come to San Diego fishing it will be back in August or sept..

The Limit

They were so strict abouyt the sizes of the fishes which made us happy. We released the small size fishes

5.0 / 5

They were so strict abouyt the sizes of the fishes which made us happy. We released the small size fishes

Mystic Queen Sportfishing

You have to reach out to this charter company! They know where to go and catch good fish! The experience is second to none! Amazing crew! I will definitely do this again! We are beyond happy!

5.0 / 5

You have to reach out to this charter company! They know where to go and catch good fish! The experience is second to none! Amazing crew! I will definitely do this again! We are beyond happy!

Kamryn Dawson Charters

The bigger fish seem to run later, so next time I will likely book later in the summer.

5.0 / 5

The bigger fish seem to run later, so next time I will likely book later in the summer.

Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing

Don’t forget to get a license at the big 5 sporting good store. Dress for cooler weather than expected.

5.0 / 5

Don’t forget to get a license at the big 5 sporting good store. Dress for cooler weather than expected.

Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips

If you are a novice or not familiar with fish species during your planned trip (time of year), do your research.

4.7 / 5

If you are a novice or not familiar with fish species during your planned trip (time of year), do your research.

Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

The water is a little rough but we prepared with dramamine. The trip was worth every minute.

5.0 / 5

The water is a little rough but we prepared with dramamine. The trip was worth every minute.

Brothers Sport Fishing – 23 Parker

Listen to your captain and follow all his suggestions! He knows what he is talking about ?

5.0 / 5

Listen to your captain and follow all his suggestions! He knows what he is talking about ?

Mystic Queen Sportfishing

First time fishing I’d recommend wearing clothes with zippers to secure all belongings. 300 horsepower boat your hat will fly off ! Wear secure hats and glasses and anticipate dressing for the weather seriously

5.0 / 5

Reel Deep Sportfishing

Always bring a cooler with ice for your fish. Bring sun block and a jacket. Dress in layers it can get cold and hot in the same day. We went in the morning.

5.0 / 5

Always bring a cooler with ice for your fish. Bring sun block and a jacket. Dress in layers it can get cold and hot in the same day. We went in the morning.