Welcome to So Cal Fish Reports

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is accepting applications for five bull elk tags offered through its Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program this spring. These first-time special spring hunts are intended to relieve Roosevelt elk pressure

Stocking: Another 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout was stocked this week from Wrights Rainbows. Our next planned stocking is the week of March 2nd. We will continue to stock Rainbow Trout through April. The total stock this season will be 19,000

One month in to the Halibut and bass derby! 51 halibut as we post this to 27lbs. Halibut trips are online Wednesday through Sunday leaving at 7am and the derby ends May 2nd! Click the link in the bio to

Check out this HUGE catch by Enrique! 13.9 pound trout! What a beauty!

Feels good to be back out on the water fishing. First island trip of the year and limits of quality whitefish for the guys and gals.  17 Anglers  170 Whitefish  We have room on tomorrow’s 3/4 day trip departing at 7am. You can

Good morning everyone, the lake is currently open for shoreline access and private boating but boat rentals are closed today due to yesterday’s downpour, maintenance needs to be done to rent them back out.   I am hoping to get things running

Join us for our Second Annual Trout Derby at Lake Gregory—a full day of fishing, fresh mountain air, and friendly competition. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, plus a special category for

Join Regional Parks on Saturday, March 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our annual trout derby at Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Gates open at 6:30 a.m. and pre-paid derby fees are encouraged. Derby fees are $20 per person

As we approach the docks, the Independence would like to extend a huge thank you to Roger Eckhardt, Graftech Rods, Avet Reels, and all our incredible sponsors for keeping the tradition of this 16-day run alive and well. While this year

Boat work is moving along and we are looking ahead to the start of our 2026 season. Conditions are looking good and we excited to get back on the Bluefin. We have made the decision to make the first 3

Here's Miles who came out with me yesterday to do some bass fishing at Lake Cachuma, catching some really nice bass, both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Miles is going be a professional bass fisherman real soon after showing us what

Joren Toledo just hooked, landed, and released a 23.7 pound catfish on mackerel! Making him the new Whopper Contest leader for catfish!