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Intel Briefs
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Latest Intel Brief
Berkeley Bay Stripers — Limits Through Memorial Day, Full Moon Weekend Loaded
Berkeley boats logged 461 stripers the week of May 7 and haven't let up — California Dawn II ran 20 limits Monday. Full moon tides Sunday. Book now.
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.
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 Southern California 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 for your next trip.
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.
How Much Should You Tip a Fishing Charter Captain and Crew?
The unwritten rules of tipping on a California sportfishing trip — the standard percentage, how it splits between captain and deckhands, jackpot and fillet tips, and how to hand it over.
Booking Your First Fishing Charter: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Everything a first-timer needs to book a California sportfishing trip with confidence — open-party vs private, half- vs full-day, licenses, what to bring, seasickness, and dock etiquette.
Half-Day Fishing Charter Costs in Southern California (2026)
What a half-day sportfishing trip actually costs across San Diego, Orange County, LA, and Ventura landings in 2026 — real per-landing prices, what’s included, and how to pick the right one.
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