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From Fish City
Weekly intel briefs, complete fishing guides, and dock-side reports — fresh data from California sportfishing.
Intel Briefs
New brief every Thursday
Latest Intel Brief
San Diego Calicos Just 16x'd on the Kelp — Half-Day Limits Are Back
Calico encounters jumped from 91/week in late April to 1,500+ last week. Dolphin and New Seaforth half-days limiting out — plus white seabass to 20 lb.
San Diego Bonito Quietly 4x'd in a Month — Here's Your Insurance Bite
SD bonito jumped from 46/week in April to 215 last week — a 4.7× climb. Half-day and overnight boats both scoring. Insurance bite alongside bluefin.
San Diego Bluefin in May — Limits Every Trip, And the Cows Have Arrived
SD bluefin running 6× last year's same week. Limits on every recent 1.5- and 2-day. Liberty back with 14 fish in the 80–140 lb class.
Berkeley Flats Halibut — Stripers Are Fading, the Flatties Are Firing
Berkeley halibut jumped 6× off the mid-April dip — California Dawn II posted 71 fish last week. Full moon tides this weekend. Book now or mid-week.
San Diego Rockfish — The 68-Day Shallow Window Just Opened
Daily Double put 230 rockfish in the bags for 23 anglers — limits on $75–$80 half-day trips. Season closes to deep spots July 1.
San Diego Bluefin in April — The Season Nobody Told You Started
Pacific Queen back with 78 bluefin for 30 anglers. Water at San Clemente Basin hit 64–65°F — early-season fish within 2-day range. New moon this week.
Yellowtail Rebounding at the Coronados — Lower Boat Pressure
616 yellowtail last week at the Coronados — up 20% from the March low. Fewer boats running means 3+ fish per angler. Iron bite firing at first light.
Guides & Reports
Yellowtail Fishing in San Diego: The Complete Season Guide
Master yellowtail fishing in San Diego with detailed seasonal tactics, proven tackle setups, top charter boats, and the best landings to target these hard-fighting fish.
The Complete Guide to Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Southern California
Everything you need to know about targeting bluefin tuna off the SoCal coast — seasons, tackle, techniques, and the best charter boats.
San Diego Fishing Charters: Your Complete 2026 Guide
From half-day bay trips to multi-day offshore adventures, here's how to choose the right San Diego fishing charter.
California Offshore Fishing: A Month-by-Month Seasonal Calendar
Plan your fishing year with this comprehensive guide to what's biting off California, from yellowtail in spring to bluefin in fall.
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