Fishing Intel & Guides
Reports, species breakdowns, and everything you need to know before you book your next SoCal charter trip.
Fishing Catalina Island: A Complete Guide to SoCal's Most Iconic Fishery
A complete guide to fishing Catalina Island — front side vs. back side, which landings fish it, what's biting when, and what to expect on every trip type. From boiler-rock yellowtail to world-class calico bass.
Your First SoCal Charter Trip: Everything Nobody Tells You
A complete first-timer's guide to SoCal charter fishing. What to bring, what to wear, how to beat seasickness, what to do when a fish bites, and how to not look like a beginner on the boat.
Fishing the Channel Islands: A Complete Guide to SoCal's Most Underrated Fishery
A complete guide to fishing the northern Channel Islands — Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel. What's biting when, which landings fish which islands, and what to expect on every trip type.
Why We Fish: The Ancient Pull That Still Drives Us to the Water
There's a reason fishing feels different from other hobbies. One theory traces it back hundreds of thousands of years — to the moment our ancestors started pulling food from the water, and our brains started growing. A reflection on why fishing still pulls at us, and why it's more than recreation.
Half Day vs Full Day vs Overnight: Which SoCal Sportfishing Trip is Right for You?
A beginner's guide to choosing the right sportfishing trip in Southern California — from San Diego to the Central Coast. Learn the difference between half day, full day, overnight, and multi-day trips, how weather affects your options, and how to pick the trip that matches your goals.
SoCal Bluefin Tuna Season 2026 — It's Already Here
Bluefin tuna are showing up in Southern California waters weeks ahead of schedule. Here's what's happening, what boats are catching them, and how to get on the water before the word fully gets out.
Best Sportfishing Landings in Southern California: The 2026 Guide
21 landings from San Diego to the Central Coast. Here's everything you need to know about SoCal sportfishing — and how to find the right trip.