• California Coastal Fishing Forecast: Rockfish, Yellowtail, and More Await Anglers on the Pacific

  • Nov 15 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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California Coastal Fishing Forecast: Rockfish, Yellowtail, and More Await Anglers on the Pacific

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  • As of November 15, 2024, the Pacific Ocean off California's coastline is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, despite the changing weather and tidal conditions.

    ### Tidal and Weather Conditions
    Today, you can expect a mixed bag of tidal movements, with high tide around 8:30 AM and low tide at 2:30 PM. The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures, making it a comfortable day for fishing. Sunrise is at 6:30 AM, and sunset will be around 4:45 PM.

    ### Fish Activity
    Yesterday saw a decent amount of fish activity across various spots. In the San Diego area, the New Seaforth returned from a half-day trip with an impressive haul of 270 assorted rockfish for 34 anglers[2][5].

    For those targeting larger species, the Polaris Supreme came back from a 2-day trip with 39 yellowtail for 22 anglers. Yellowtail have been active, especially on the lower banks, where boats like the Excel managed to catch some nice yellowtail despite a tough day[2].

    ### Types of Fish Caught
    - **Rockfish**: Abundant catches were reported across multiple landings, including Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, and Marina Del Rey. Boats like the Coral Sea and New Seaforth had significant rockfish hauls[5].
    - **Yellowtail**: Active on the lower banks, with notable catches by the Polaris Supreme and Excel[2][5].
    - **Sheephead**: Several boats reported catching sheephead, including the Fury out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and the Spitfire from Marina Del Rey Sportfishing[5].
    - **Halibut**: Although the Pacific halibut season ends today, November 15, or when the quota is reached, there were still some halibut caught yesterday, such as the three halibut caught by the Spitfire[1][5].

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For rockfish and sheephead, using live or frozen squid, along with shrimp or crab baits, has been effective. For yellowtail, sardines and sinker rigs have proven successful, as seen with the Excel's catch of a 274-pounder[2].

    ### Hot Spots
    - **Lower Banks**: This area has been hot for yellowtail and other pelagic species.
    - **Channel Islands**: Boats like the Island Tak and Speed Twin have reported good catches of rockfish and other species around the Channel Islands[5].

    Overall, it's a good day to be out on the water, with a variety of fish species active and favorable weather conditions. Make sure to check the latest regulations, especially for species like Pacific halibut, which is closing its recreational season today[1].
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