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Bay Bass, Bonito, and Bonefish Bites

October 01, 2026 San Diego 4 photos
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Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Halibut (California)
Halibut (California)
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Bonefish (Cortez)
Bonefish (Cortez)
Bonito
Bonito
Sand Bass
Sand Bass
Bass (Spotted Sand)
Bass (Spotted Sand)

Trip Summary

San Diego Bay is slowing starting to cool down as we head into the Fall and the fishing has been great! Spotted Bay Bass, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Bonito, and Bonefish are all biting well and we should start to see more Halibut and Leopard Sharks move into the Bay soon.
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Eric Risen
San-diego, California, United States
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Risen Tide Sportfishing is an experienced charter operation specializing in fishing San Diego Bay and the surrounding inshore waters. Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, Shortfin Corvina, California Halibut, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, and Leopard Sharks are just a f...

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