Updated October 17, 20261,226,056 fish202 boats73 landings
Reported Jan 1, 2022 – Oct 17, 2026
Last 30 days (Sep 18 – Oct 17): 208,080 fish on 1,720 trips from 157 boats.
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What’s Biting
Fish reported in the last 7 days through October 17, 2026
Boat Trips
Freelance · Davey's Locker, Newport Beach
Oct 14, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 50 anglers
494
9.9 per angler
9.9fish / angler4trips this week784fish / 7 days
- Oct 16, 2026 · 1/2 Day Twilight · 184 fish
- Oct 15, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 21 fish
- Oct 13, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 85 fish
Western Pride · Davey's Locker, Newport Beach
Oct 14, 2026 · Full Day · 40 anglers
480
12.0 per angler
12.0fish / angler2trips this week549fish / 7 days
- Oct 15, 2026 · 1/2 Day AM · 69 fish
Endeavor (Ventura) · Ventura Harbor Sportfishing, Ventura County
Oct 14, 2026 · Overnight · 16 anglers
328
20.5 per angler
20.5fish / angler1trip this week328fish / 7 days
Patriot (Newport) · Davey's Locker, Newport Beach
Oct 13, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 39 anglers
310
7.9 per angler
7.9fish / angler3trips this week557fish / 7 days
- Oct 15, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 160 fish
- Oct 14, 2026 · 3/4 Day · 87 fish
Tradition · H&M Landing, San Diego
Oct 13, 2026 · Lobster · 10 anglers
307
30.7 per angler
30.7fish / angler6trips this week1,433fish / 7 days
- Oct 17, 2026 · Lobster · 212 fish
- Oct 16, 2026 · Lobster · 84 fish
- Oct 15, 2026 · Lobster · 306 fish
- Oct 14, 2026 · 1/2 Day Twilight · 272 fish
- Oct 12, 2026 · Lobster · 252 fish
Live Reports
Fresh off the Boat
Real catch reports and photos from charter boats across California, updated daily.
Fish City roundup· Premier · H&M Landing
Premier fleet puts 225 fish on the deck in half-day run123 fish28 anglers4.4 per angler
Sculpin × 123
Fish City roundup
Mixed day, tuna still biting
Fish City roundup· Pacific Voyager
Monday's your best bet
Fish City roundup· Grande · H&M Landing
Grande racks up 778 fish over six trips in a week765 fish230 anglers3.3 per angler
Yellowfin Tuna × 677Dorado × 58Yellowtail × 30
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Oct 11–17: 7,437 fish. Same dates last year: 6,459 fish (+15%).
Analytics
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Stop guessing and start catching. See what's biting right now, which boats are putting fish on the deck, and how species trends shift week to week — so you book the right trip at the right time.
See which boats and landings are catching the most fish
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Look back in time to compare boat performance
Compare this week with the same dates last year
93 species
California Species Guide
Detailed profiles, seasonal patterns, and live catch data for every species.
Bluefin Tuna14 in 7 days
Thunnus orientalis
Year-round presence; peak surface bite Jun–Oct20 lbs–400+ lbs
Yellowfin Tuna3,664 in 7 days
Thunnus albacares
July through November (peak Sep–Oct during warm-water years)15 lbs–100+ lbs
Yellowtail723 in 7 days
Seriola lalandi
Year-round at the Coronado Islands; peak Mar–Oct. Local kelp May–Sep.5 lbs–40+ lbs
White Seabass48 in 7 days
Atractoscion nobilis
March through July (peak Apr–Jun during squid spawn)10 lbs–60+ lbs
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)845 in 7 days
Coryphaena hippurus
July through October (warm-water dependent; peak Aug–Sep)5 lbs–50+ lbs locally
Lingcod346 in 7 days
Ophiodon elongatus
April through December (closed Jan–Mar in most management areas; peak May–Jul and Sep–Nov)5 lbs–60+ lbs
Rockfish5,074 in 7 days
Sebastes spp.
April through December (groundfish boat season; January–March closed in most management areas)1 lb–15+ lbs
California Halibut18 in 7 days
Paralichthys californicus
March through September (peak May–July)2 lbs–30+ lbs
Guides, Reports & Fishing Intel
Fish Counts9 min read
San Diego Fish Counts Explained: Landings, Boats, and What the Numbers Mean
Where San Diego fish counts come from, what the trip types mean at the four landings, how to read the yearly table and the species-by-day grid, and where every count lives on Fish City.
Fish Counts8 min read
How to Read a Fish Count
What a California fish count is, who reports it, and what every field means: trip types, anglers, fish per angler, released lines, dock names, limits, and what a quiet boat tells you.
Seasonal14 min read
California Offshore Fishing: A Month-by-Month Seasonal Calendar
Plan your fishing year with this comprehensive month-by-month guide to what's biting off California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Fish City cover?
All major California fishing destinations — 20 port cities from San Diego to Bodega Bay, covering the major sportfishing landings and charter fleets. We're expanding to more West Coast states soon.
Is Fish City free to use?
Yes! Free to download and use. Access live fish counts, weather data, charter boat info, and community reports at no cost.
How do the live fish counts work?
Counts come from the dock reports California sportfishing landings publish as boats close out their trips. Fish City compiles those official counts into boat-by-boat and species-level views, refreshed daily.
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What fish species can I track?
Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Dorado, White Seabass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Halibut, and dozens more. Each species has its own page with trends and hotspots.
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