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Vic Bermudaz Open 4 Day Trip

by EVAN KRAFT / Spirit of Adventure
We had some challenging fishing conditions on the Vic Bermudaz open 4 day trip but we got our licks in with the bluefin before the weather came up. Time to head south on our 40th annual Tuna Chasers Charter! That's
(More...) (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Another productive day today for our open party group

by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Another productive day today for our open party group. 30 Passengers 18 Yellowtail 43 Sandbass 37 Calico Bass 5 Bonito 1 Rockfish There is still a lot of opportunities to be had. We still have room on September 15,16 and 17. Call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make
(More...) (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Chasing Wahoo Aboard the Pacific Dawn

by MIKE LOUST / Pacific Dawn Sportfishing
Hey, good evening, gang. This is Captain Loust with the crew of the Pacific Dawn. We ran into some Wahoo today and managed to get one on board so far. We lost a couple due to tackle failures, but that’s to
(More...) (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

South Bound

by DUKE EKSTROM / Royal Star
With a unproductive last couple of nights today we departed for a 4 adventure with our sights on fishing down south. There’s been some excellent dorado fishing as well as a sprinkle of wahoo in some localish waters that we’re
(More...) (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Overnight Charter

by MICHAEL POTVIN
Tough day today for our overnight charter but we worked hard managed to put a good day together. Fish count: 14 peeps 6 yellowtail, 29 Bonito, 41 calico bass (67 released), 12 whitefish, 74 rockfish, 3 barracuda, 1 lingcod
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Mirage Fish Count!

by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todays fish count! 17 anglers: 3 Sculpin, 9 Sheephead, 8 Yellowtail, 48 Whitefish, 23 Bonito, 140 Rockfish Thanks for coming out! We have trips coming up fishing before the end of the year if you would like to get out this Fall! You
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Phenix Rods (7Day) Sept. 10-17

by MARIA DIAZ / Red Rooster III
Finally got down into an area that had a bunch of Dorado on kelps. Exciting with fish swimming all over in the water. First day of the Phenix rods trip brought some good action. Lots of releasing ,as always you
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

09/11/2026 recap

by ENTERPRISE SPORTFISHING / Enterprise Sportfishing
More yellowtail of all sizes today with the usual casualties. Had some bass bonito and bullet tuna again . We will check back in tomorrow. 
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

The 3 B’s and then some

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip  Excellent bass and bonito fishing for the guys, with a few exotics mixed in to keep things interesting.  19 Anglers  95 Calico Bass  95 Bonito 17 Barracuda  1 White Seabass 1 Halibut  1 Lingcod 2 Sheephead  3 Rockfish  9 Whitefish  We have room next week Monday-Thursday. You
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Good fast fishing

by SAL SILVA / Santa Barbara Landing
Good afternoon,  Sal here. We snuck across to the islands and the weather was decent. Everyone’s is going home with a good bag  of fish. We still have room Sunday and Monday get your spot quick.        
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Naci fell to 39 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was good

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Naci fell to 39% of its storage capacity, and fishing was good. Anglers continued to target topwater bass with Whopper Ploppers, poppers, and walking baits, and those same baits took white bass early in the day. White bass moved deeper
(More...) (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Over 40 yellowtail for our day today

by PHIL ORENELAS / El Patron Sportfishing
9/10/2026 over 40 yellowtail for our day today. Went on adventure offshore after the morning yellow tail bite found more yellowtail and encountered some yellowfin tuna . Please comprepared with 15 -40lb line size 4 - 1/0 size hooks and
(More...) (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

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