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Carlsbad Fishing


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Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Carlsbad, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

  1. Kelp Bass

    2. Kelp Bass

    There is a 38.32% catch rate for Kelp Bass, based on 1046 Kelp Bass counted.

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  2. California Sheephead

    3. California Sheephead

    There is a 19.85% catch rate for California Sheephead, based on 542 California Sheephead counted.

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  3. Kelp Rockfish

    4. Kelp Rockfish

    There is a 6.37% catch rate for Kelp Rockfish, based on 174 Kelp Rockfish counted.

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  4. Giant Sea Bass

    5. Giant Sea Bass

    There is a 6.34% catch rate for Giant Sea Bass, based on 173 Giant Sea Bass counted.

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  5. Cabezon

    6. Cabezon

    There is a 5.71% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 156 Cabezon counted.

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  6. Queenfish

    7. Queenfish

    There is a 5.6% catch rate for Queenfish, based on 153 Queenfish counted.

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  7. Lingcod

    8. Lingcod

    There is a 4.73% catch rate for Lingcod, based on 129 Lingcod counted.

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  8. Black Rockfish

    9. Black Rockfish

    There is a 4.62% catch rate for Black Rockfish, based on 126 Black Rockfish counted.

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  9. Bocaccio

    10. Bocaccio

    There is a 3.99% catch rate for Bocaccio, based on 109 Bocaccio counted.

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  10. Great White Shark

    11. Great White Shark

    There is a 2.2% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 60 Great White Shark counted.

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Recommendations above based on 29 species of fish and 2730 fish counted for November around Carlsbad.

To date, there are 72 species of fish and a total of 263889 fish counted for Carlsbad and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 11/25/2023 5:06:51 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Carlsbad are the following:

  1. drop off 6 mi out
    32° 46.310' ,-117° 22.783'

  2. drop off glider port
    32° 53.512' ,-117° 16.944'

  3. New Saturnia

  4. Carlsbad Canyon

  5. drop off del mar track
    32° 58.244' ,-117° 18.979'

  6. Salina

  7. Loma Canyon

  8. Stranger

  9. Scripps Canyon

  10. Fish Haven
    Fish Haven

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Latest Carlsbad Fishing Reports

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  • Prime Time catches huge bluefin
    Prime Time returned from a two day trip yesterday with 15 yellowtail and 15 bluefin tuna ranging from 45 to 70 lbs. The fishing is fantastic. Brice Faulwetter was the captain

  • Prime Time bags big bluefin Tuna
    July 22 2013 Captain Brice Faulwetter reported catching Four Bluefin Tuna up to 50 lbs 1 dorado and 13 yellowtail for 6 anglers fishing 50 miles south of San Diego aboard Prim

  • Prime Time hits bluefin and dorado
    Fishing on the 4th of July at 132 miles from San Diego with 2 anglers Prime Time Sportfishing Catches 4 bluefin tuna 3 dorado and limits of yellowtail reported Captain Chris a

  • Prime Time hits the jackpot
    On Sunday Prime Time fished with four anglers. Approximately 47 miles from san Diego a kelp paddy was spotted that produced 12 yellowtail ranging from 12 to 20 lbs. On the ret

  • Prime Time is going Hunting
    Saturday June 15 2013; Prime Time will leave tonight on an an exploratory fishing trip into Mexican waters. Plans are to hit Kelp paddies and look for any sign of Tuna or Yell

  • Prime Time has big day of local fishing
    Saturday…Prime Time hosted a bachelor party with 6 anglers for a half day of local fishing. Captain Chris Abate reported 80 fish caught including calico bass sculpin lingcod r

  • Spring fishing is off to a great start
    Yellowtail at the Coronado Islands; Calicos and halibut are biting. Prime Time Sportfishing is offering a “Spring Special” A day of fishing at the Coronado Islands for 6 passe

  • Book now for summer trips
    Dates are filling quickly for summer 2013 tuna fishing. Book now to assure available dates. Call Mark at 619 997-9954

  • calico bass
    nice calico bass

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Top Carlsbad Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Oceanside Pier Bait Store
    Oceanside Pier Bait Shop, located right on the Oceanside Pier in Southern California is now open with new ownership and a wide selection of supplies. Oceanside Pier Bait Store sells all the local gear and bait to supply a great day of fishing, and pr
  2. Angler's Tackle

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Top Carlsbad Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Sea Star Charters
    The Sea Star is a private group charter boat that fishes from Oceanside Harbor, California, about 45 minutes north of San Diego. For more information on Sea Star Sport Fishing, please give us a call on our reservation line at 760-966-0111! We offer p
  2. Pacific Venture Charter Services
    Enjoy sport fishing and sea life adventure aboard Pacific Venture Charter out of Oceanside, California. Captain Chuck White, seen on the Outdoor Channel, is your host.

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