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May

Things are really starting to heat up around the Channel Islands, and we don’t just mean the weather! Bluefin Tuna and monster Sharks are now joining Barracuda and Yellowtail offshore.

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What anglers said about fishing in Southern California

If you are a novice or not familiar with fish species during your planned trip (time of year), do your research.
Excellent
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
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
The water is a little rough but we prepared with dramamine. The trip was worth every minute.
Excellent
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
Brothers Sport Fishing – 23 Parker
Listen to your captain and follow all his suggestions! He knows what he is talking about ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your captain and follow all his suggestions! He knows what he is talking about ?
Mystic Queen Sportfishing
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
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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
Reel Deep Sportfishing
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.
Excellent
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.
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
We went out on the trip hoping for yellowtail, but knew that it was still early in the season and they might not be around yet. We wound up bottom fishing the day of, caught some beautiful Rockfish, good sized, and came home with plenty to split between two households, and at least enough for 3 or 4 dinners for our family of 5 and a dinner friend or two.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We went out on the trip hoping for yellowtail, but knew that it was still early in the season and they might not be around yet. We wound up bottom fishing the day of, caught some beautiful Rockfish, good sized, and came home with plenty to split between two households, and at least enough for 3 or 4 dinners for our family of 5 and a dinner friend or two.
Fishing Charters Of San Diego DOUBLE DOWN
Fishing Charters Of San Diego DOUBLE DOWN
We wanted quantity because of our last experience, they got us what we wanted.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We wanted quantity because of our last experience, they got us what we wanted.
Fish Taxi Sportfishing
Fish Taxi Sportfishing
We are used to catching bigger fish in the Gulf like snapper and grouper. The water was a little more choppy this trip so we feel like the weather had some bearing on not catching the bigger fish. We still had a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We are used to catching bigger fish in the Gulf like snapper and grouper. The water was a little more choppy this trip so we feel like the weather had some bearing on not catching the bigger fish. We still had a great time.
Pelican Sportfishing
Pelican Sportfishing
If you visit in March dress appropriately! Although it was a sunny day the winds are cold and high! I made my 3 sons were thermals and they were completely fine with the temperature!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you visit in March dress appropriately! Although it was a sunny day the winds are cold and high! I made my 3 sons were thermals and they were completely fine with the temperature!
Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips
Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips
Ask your captain for his best suggestion on a trip especially in off season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ask your captain for his best suggestion on a trip especially in off season.
Wild Goose Fishing Charters
Wild Goose Fishing Charters
If you’re coming to San Diego in November through February make sure you have warm clothes. At least three layers to take off during your day. It’s normally on the water in the high 40s to low fifties first thing in the morning. Once suns up its in the High sixties.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you’re coming to San Diego in November through February make sure you have warm clothes. At least three layers to take off during your day. It’s normally on the water in the high 40s to low fifties first thing in the morning. Once suns up its in the High sixties.
Risen Tide Sportfishing
Risen Tide Sportfishing
Bottom fishing was on fire all day and have a couple of light layers as it’s chilly in the morning and then warms up a bit durning the day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bottom fishing was on fire all day and have a couple of light layers as it’s chilly in the morning and then warms up a bit durning the day.
Fishing Charters Of San Diego
Fishing Charters Of San Diego
Know what to expect during the time of the year that you are going out and you will not be disappointed. This was my second trip off the shores of San Diego. Both times we had a great day and caught what we expected.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Know what to expect during the time of the year that you are going out and you will not be disappointed. This was my second trip off the shores of San Diego. Both times we had a great day and caught what we expected.
Good Times Sportfishing
Good Times Sportfishing
Fishing was Awesome in October, weather was nice and fishing was great,Jimmy knew the lake well and know where to get on fish,will go again for sure,with Jimmy
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing was Awesome in October, weather was nice and fishing was great,Jimmy knew the lake well and know where to get on fish,will go again for sure,with Jimmy
JimmyNsx Fishing
JimmyNsx Fishing
Bring a jacket... even if it's warm on shore, once you are out in open water, and the boat is going, it gets cold.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a jacket... even if it's warm on shore, once you are out in open water, and the boat is going, it gets cold.
Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing
Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing
Great place to fish. You never know what’s biting. You’ll catch a lot of smaller fish in the bay, but if you want to go for the big ones, you’ll have to go out for a longer tour.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great place to fish. You never know what’s biting. You’ll catch a lot of smaller fish in the bay, but if you want to go for the big ones, you’ll have to go out for a longer tour.
Diamond Dogs Charters
Diamond Dogs Charters
A four trip on the bay's calm waters is a great way to get started. Perfect amount of time to catch plenty of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A four trip on the bay's calm waters is a great way to get started. Perfect amount of time to catch plenty of fish.
Risen Tide Sportfishing
Risen Tide Sportfishing
Listen to the tips on how to tell it's an actual bite and not the bait fish moving.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to the tips on how to tell it's an actual bite and not the bait fish moving.
ROGEZAC Sportfishing
ROGEZAC Sportfishing
I would highly recommend this trip for anglers fishing in LA for the first time. The crew is highly experienced and will guide you how to properly cast and reel in your catch. I have fished all over the western hemisphere and this was one of my favorite experiences.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would highly recommend this trip for anglers fishing in LA for the first time. The crew is highly experienced and will guide you how to properly cast and reel in your catch. I have fished all over the western hemisphere and this was one of my favorite experiences.
Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Although we didn’t fish with children, it would be fun for the older ones. The trip is not long and you can catch a lot of fish. This is a catch and release trip so perfect for people who are not looking to keep their catch. Would be a very fun trip for kids as well as adults.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Although we didn’t fish with children, it would be fun for the older ones. The trip is not long and you can catch a lot of fish. This is a catch and release trip so perfect for people who are not looking to keep their catch. Would be a very fun trip for kids as well as adults.
Diamond Dogs Charters
Diamond Dogs Charters