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Sunday 8 hour

by BLACK PEARL SPORTFISHING
Sunday wrapped up the weekend on a high note with some absolute "monsters" coming over the rail! Here is the breakdown: The Conditions: Perfectly flat and calm weather made for a smooth day on the water for the 30 anglers on board. The Haul: The group
(More...) (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Hunting offshore

by BRIAN SIMS / Royal Star Sportfishing
We searched offshore today hoping for some variety and exotics.  We covered a lot of good water in historically productive areas, and didn’t find what we were looking for.  We stopped on a shallow in the late afternoon and salvaged
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/13/2026 - Here's one of our clients that came out with me yesterday bass fishing at Lake Cachuma. Plenty of sunshine and catching some nice quality largemouth bass on a variety of baits.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Phil Friedman 5 day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We’ve had some truly excellent fishing to kick off the season. In just a day and a half, we have already reached near-limits of bluefin tuna. With the main target well-represented in the hold, we are making the call to
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Island wrap up

by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
Braved the conditions and ran out to  San Clemente Island and we're rewarded with a steady pick on the whitefish, rockfish,  sheephead,  and a few lingcod as well for our 14 anglers.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Scoping new grounds

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Hey guys Matt checking in from the Stardust. We had a super light load and took advantage of that to cover some new ground. Started our morning by limiting the boat out on reds and made a run out deep which lead
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Ocean Salmon Comeback Continues

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Significant improvements in key California salmon populations -- specifically Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and Klamath River fall-run Chinook  -- will allow for more ocean salmon fishing opportunities this year. The California Department of Fish and
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Back on the Bluefin

by TEAM SUPREME / Polaris Supreme
It didn't take long to get back on the fish. After a quick turnaround this morning, we are in a stop with Bluefin hanging. We have 41 fish on the boat from 25-50lbs. Great start to our 2 Day. 
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Some nice catches by mom and son

by LOPEZ LAKE MARINA / Lopez Lake
Some nice catches by 5 y/o Levi and his mom Jennifer! They were caught using nightcrawlers in Cottonwood Cove. Nice work!!
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Sunday Report

by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
    Today’s fish count.   15 passengers   149 Rockfish   138 Whitefish   8 Lingcod   3 Sheephead   1 Calico Bass   1 Cabezon     We have space on our open party trips coming up.   Please call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make a rest.
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

Today was a grind

by GUS GUTIERREZ / Pursuit Sportfishing
    Today was a grind. Absolutely no current from start to finish. Add a little wind just to make things a little more difficult. Aggressively swinging on the anchor made it hard to fly line baits and stay out of tangles.
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

3/4 day

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Good evening, we had an amazing day in the shallows catching a great mix bag along with some stand out lings. If you guys want to come out our next available trip is Wednesday the 22nd. You can call the
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

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