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Malibu Fishing



Malibu Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Malibu, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. California Sheephead

  2. California Sheephead

    There is a 29.46% catch rate for California Sheephead, based on 863 California Sheephead counted.

    Malibu California Sheephead Counts Chart
    California

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  3. Queenfish

  4. Queenfish

    There is a 27.86% catch rate for Queenfish, based on 816 Queenfish counted.

    Malibu Queenfish Counts Chart
    Queenfish

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  5. Kelp Bass

  6. Kelp Bass

    There is a 14.89% catch rate for Kelp Bass, based on 436 Kelp Bass counted.

    Malibu Kelp Bass Counts Chart
    Kelp

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  7. Giant Sea Bass

  8. Giant Sea Bass

    There is a 5.63% catch rate for Giant Sea Bass, based on 165 Giant Sea Bass counted.

    Malibu Giant Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Giant

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  9. Kelp Rockfish

  10. Kelp Rockfish

    There is a 4.95% catch rate for Kelp Rockfish, based on 145 Kelp Rockfish counted.

    Malibu Kelp Rockfish Counts Chart
    Kelp

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  11. Lingcod

  12. Lingcod

    There is a 3.28% catch rate for Lingcod, based on 96 Lingcod counted.

    Malibu Lingcod Counts Chart
    Lingcod

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  13. Cabezon

  14. Cabezon

    There is a 3.14% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 92 Cabezon counted.

    Malibu Cabezon Counts Chart
    Cabezon

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  15. Black Rockfish

  16. Black Rockfish

    There is a 3.07% catch rate for Black Rockfish, based on 90 Black Rockfish counted.

    Malibu Black Rockfish Counts Chart
    Black

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  17. Bocaccio

  18. Bocaccio

    There is a 2.12% catch rate for Bocaccio, based on 62 Bocaccio counted.

    Malibu Bocaccio Counts Chart
    Bocaccio

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  19. Rainbow Trout

  20. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 1.43% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 42 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Malibu Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

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Recommendations above based on 36 species of fish and 2929 fish counted for July around Malibu.

To date, there are 62 species of fish and a total of 42959 fish counted for Malibu and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1893 (131 years).

Last Update: 7/1/2024 3:01:25 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 Malibu are the following:

  1. Harrison Reef
    The reef is known for lots of lingcod. There is also some rockfish here. Bank 67


  2. Santa Monica Bay Reef 20
    Santa Monica Bay Reef 20


  3. San Pedro Escarpment


  4. the spots
    sweet day in la harbor


  5. The Point
    Leopard sharks, bat rays, shovel nose, smelts, and a mystery fish.


  6. Volcanic Reef
    Volcanic Reef


  7. Topanga Reef Center
    Topanga Reef Center


  8. Gina


  9. Hueneme Canyon
    Hueneme Canyon


  10. Sculpin Rock
    Sculpin Rock


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Latest Malibu Fishing Reports

  • Reservation System Down Please call 805-382-6233
    During a migration of the system our files got deleted. Pleas call us to get on board! 805-382-6233 Our apologies for any inconvenience.


  • Fish Count 05/17/17
    Fish Count 05/17/17 1 Boat New Hustler 1/2 Day Open Party 11 Anglers 40 Red Snapper 70 Rockfish


  • Fish Count 05/16/17
    Fish Count 05/16/17 1 Boat New Hustler 3/4 Day Open Party 11 Anglers 20 Whitefish 3 Sheephead 2 Sculpin 110 Rockfish


  • Fish Counts 05/13/17
    Fish Counts 05/13/17 1 Boat Coroloma 3/4 Day Open Party 26 Anglers 152 Rockfish 31 Red Snapper 4 Sculpin 1 Sheephead


  • Fish Count 05/12/17
    Fish Count 05/19/17 1 BOAT New hustler 3 Anglers (Crew trip) 3 White Sea bass Plenty of room on board all week! Give us a call 805-382-6233


  • Overnight Charter opened up 5 spots!LIMITED LOAD!!
     One of our charters has a limited load! Only 17 Anglers!! 5 Spots available. $200 per person Departing 05/11 (Thursday) Fishing Friday 05/12 Give us a call to get on board!


  • 5 AM trips all Week! White Sea Bass are Biting
      New Hustler has 5 White Sea Bass on board already! We are departing at 5 AM all week $90 per person! Give us a call to get on Board!! 805-382-6233 or Book Online www.hooksla


  • Fish Count 05/08/17
    Fish Count 05/08/17 1 Boat New Hustler 3/4 Day Charter 15 Anglers 6 White Seabass 150 Rockfish 11 Whitefish 3 Sheephead 1 Lingcod 1 Rock Sole


  • Fish Count 05/04/17
    1 Boat (New Hustler) 3/4 Day Charter 12 Anglers 120 Rockfish 7 Sheephead 1 Lingcod 1 Sculpin 4 Whitefish


  • Coroloma is BACK in the WATER!


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Top Malibu Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Abel Automatics


  2. Bob Sands Fishing Tackle


  3. Avet Reels
    Avet Reels have been setting new standards in reel design and performance since their inception nearly a decade ago. We continue set new benchmarks with innovations like our 2-speed lever drag casting reels, an industry first, our patented M.C. Cast

  4. Reel Power Handles


  5. The Fish N' Fools


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Top Malibu Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Malibu Pier Sport Fishing Pier
    Malibu Pier is a Southern California icon in an area once called the Riviera of America. The historic landmark is located in the heart of California's surf culture. Surfers from around the world come to Surfrider Beach adjacent to Malibu Pier, kn

  2. Marina Del Rey Sportfishing
    Marina Del Rey Sportfishing offers daily Open Party Fishing Trips. We have four boats ​that include Spitfire, Betty-O, New Del Mar and Tourist.

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Top Malibu Marinas

  1. Marina Del Rey Sportfishing
    Marina Del Rey Sportfishing offers daily Open Party Fishing Trips. We have four boats ​that include Spitfire, Betty-O, New Del Mar and Tourist.

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