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Trip #45 | Penn Reels Sponsored | Sept 27 - 30, 2026
by SEARCHER CREW / Searcher Sportfishing
We returned to Fisherman’s Landing Wednesday morning from Trip #45, Penn Reels Sponsored, September 27–30, 2026. Sunday morning, we headed out to get in the best spot and stay out of the weather. We fished until noon before bailing Monday
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Made a pretty big move
by MARIA DIAZ / Red Rooster III
Made a pretty big move to try to find something bigger fish and we’re having great action on  nice bluefin tuna. 
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Coastal

by BRIAN SIMS / Royal Star Sportfishing
We stayed coastal fishing for yellowtail today. We minimized the effects of the wind and swell and caught some nice yellows. We also had good action on Calicos which we released except for enough for a traditional Royal Star lunch.  Chris
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Catalina island

by MIKE MORRISON / Sportfishing at 22nd Street Landing
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Rental rod group got it done today
by EL PATRON CREW / El Patron Sportfishing
9/29/26 19 rental rod group got it done today ! 24 yellowtail 125 rockfish . Heavy casualties but still managed to put a nice day together. Forsure go tomorrow with room for the next 2 days . Tackle recommendations: 1/0
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Tuesday Report
by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays fish count 30 passengers 18 yellowtail 15 bass 25 bonito 100 barracuda 1 white seabass We have room Oct 20, 21 and 22nd. Please call 805-382-1612 or go to AlohaSpirit.com to make a reservation.
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Virginia Lakes Resort Fish Report
by CAROLYN WEBB / Virginia Lakes Resort
Aspens are getting some gold around the resort and the color is slowing down a bit up here. We replaced the "NO SWIMMING/NO GAS MOTORS" ON THE NEW BILLBOARD that Forest Service replaced last September AT BIG VIRGINIA. If you see
(More...) (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Excellent charter
by RAFA GARCIA / Santa Barbara Landing
Great day with one of our regular charter groups. Wayne and the guy’s enjoyed some steady yellowtail action with seabass and more in the mix.  24 Anglers  43 Yellowtail 9 White Seabass  43 Barracuda  14 Calico Bass 7 Bonito Next week’s 3/4 day trips have plenty of
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Surface bite continues!
by MATT DIAMOND / Santa Barbara Landing
Matt checking in from the Stardust, fun local fishing today. Had some really good shots at yellows but tangles got the best of us. You can book online or by calling the office at 805-963-3564. 30 anglers 11 yellowtail  50 barracuda 22 bonito 5 sandbass 3 calico
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Big bass alert!
by DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE STAFF / Diamond Valley Lake Marina
Big bass alert! Congrats to Truman and Jason V for these beauties ranging between 7-9lbs out on their boat. They released them back into the lake!
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Fishing is back!

by ENTERPRISE SPORTFISHING / Enterprise Sportfishing
We did a little of everything today and it worked out great ! Things seem to be getting back on track on the local scene. Good fishin and light loads during the week. 
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Stocking notice:
by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY / Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Stocking notice: 500 Rainbow trout were released today at the Willow Beach fishing pier in Willow Beach, AZ. Thursday, September 24th, 2026  
(More...) (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

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