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Successful rockfish opener

by GUS GUTIERREZ / Pursuit Sportfishing
Successful rockfish opener with lots of action on the bottom fish and a few opportunities at some yellowtail in nice weather. Final count for our 38 passengers 3 yellowtail 76 reds (limits) 172 rockfish 130 whitefish 3 lingcod 8 calico bass 1 cabezon 15 sheephead 16 sculpin 6 blue perch We
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

Opening Day at Morro Bay Landing

by MORRO BAY LANDING STAFF / Morro Bay Landing
2026 Rockcod opening day had our boats buzzing with excited anglers ready to get back on the water. Eager to get out there, we had our boats loaded up and out of here by sunrise and the bite was impressive
(More...) (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)

COD!

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip  Great opening day on the rockfish and lings for the guys. We also threw on a little sprinkle of whitefish at the end of the day. Next available trip is Monday the 13th. You can book
(More...) (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)

Mirage Fish Count!

by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todays Opening day fish count! 21 anglers: 8 Sheephead, 19 Lingcod, 88 Whitefish, 210 Rockfish We have trips coming up if you would like toget out with us to fish the Northern Channel Islands. You can visit our website at www.miragesportfishing.com view and
(More...) (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)

Rockfish Opener San Nicholas Island

by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
Sponsored Trip by Hook up Bait sold out rockfish opener to San Nicholas Island worked the western side of the island today 300 feet of water Limits of reds couple of handfuls of linking card limits of sheep pad rounded
(More...) (Wednesday, April 1, 2026)

Last trip of winter

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Open Party 3/4 Day Trip It’s been fun fishing lately in the shallows for whitefish and more but we are excited for the rockfish opener next week. April is filling up quick for us but we still have a couple handfuls
(More...) (Sunday, March 29, 2026)

2026 Season Starts May 8, 2026

by SEARCHER CREW / Searcher Sportfishing
Searcher's 2026 season starts May 8, 2026. Conditions are looking promising. Water temperatures along the entire Baja Peninsula are 8–10 degrees warmer than this time last year, and reports are seeing good signs of yellowfin mixed with wahoo and dorado. Join
(More...) (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)

Opportunity

by AMERICAN ANGLER / American Angler Sportfishing
Reports down below the last couple of days seeing good sign of 60-80# yellowfin, quality yellowtail and a sprinkling of wahoo!  Water temp 71 degrees and springtime conditions are looking promising  a couple spots on our April 9th 8-day trip Call in
(More...) (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)

Check out this monster 10lb bass!

by LAKE HENSHAW RESORT
    Now that's how you reel one in! Check out this monster 10lb bass! The fishing has been amazing, and this beauty proves it!     If you've been waiting on a sign... this is it! Come see us and let's see if you
(More...) (Sunday, March 29, 2026)

Season starts this week!

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Rockfish season starts April 1 and we are ready to get back on the water with you!! We still have room for Friday and Sunday next week. Call Santa Barbara Landing 805-963-3564 or book online https://sblanding.fishingreservations.net/fishing/
(More...) (Sunday, March 29, 2026)

Spring has sprung, and lake conditions are changing rapidly

by BIG BEAR SPORTING GOODS / Big Bear Sporting Goods
Spring has sprung, and lake conditions are changing rapidly. That means the bite is changing quickly, too. Early in the mornings trout are still coming in close to shore. However, as the shallows warm in the sun, they're getting pushed out
(More...) (Saturday, March 28, 2026)

Recreational Pacific Halibut Season to Open April 1

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The 2026 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Wednesday, April 1 and remain open until the season ends Nov. 15 north of Point Arena (38°57.5 N. Latitude) and Dec. 31 south of Point Arena, or until the quota is reached,
(More...) (Friday, March 27, 2026)

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