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San Diego Fishing

San Diego Fishing

San Diego was once known as the Tuna Fishing Capital of the World until the late 1970’s, with over 40,000 people employed in the tuna industry. However, it is still one of the best destinations to catch giant Yellowfin Tuna and is now known as the home of the Long Range Fleet, with many boats offering trips to anglers in the Mexican waters south of the border.

Offshore fishing San Diego and the Baja coast is productive for catching some of the largest Yellowfin Tuna in the world, as well as Wahoo, Dorado (Dolphinfish), Bluefin, and Bigeye Tuna. The late summer and fall offers the biggest Yellowfin cows. The Long Range Fleet can provide multi day and week long trips for a true fishing vacation.

Bottom and kelp bed fishing around San Diego waters provides excellent opportunities to catch Yellowtail, Sculpin, Sharks, various Rockfish, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, and Calico Bass nearly all year round. Halibut frequent the area during spring, fall and winter. Large White Sea Bass are thick during the spring and are often caught on squid. There is also good fishing for Barracuda, and Bonito in the summer.



San Diego Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing San Diego, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Kelp Bass

  2. Kelp Bass

    There is a 87.47% catch rate for Kelp Bass, based on 90417 Kelp Bass counted.

    San Diego Kelp Bass Counts Chart
    Kelp

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  3. Yellowtail Amberjack

  4. Yellowtail Amberjack

    There is a 9.67% catch rate for Yellowtail Amberjack, based on 10001 Yellowtail Amberjack counted.

    San Diego Yellowtail Amberjack Counts Chart
    Yellowtail

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  5. Queenfish

  6. Queenfish

    There is a 1.28% catch rate for Queenfish, based on 1326 Queenfish counted.

    San Diego Queenfish Counts Chart
    Queenfish

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  7. Chub Mackerel

  8. Chub Mackerel

    There is a 1.04% catch rate for Chub Mackerel, based on 1080 Chub Mackerel counted.

    San Diego Chub Mackerel Counts Chart
    Chub

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  9. California Sheephead

  10. California Sheephead

    There is a 0.11% catch rate for California Sheephead, based on 115 California Sheephead counted.

    San Diego California Sheephead Counts Chart
    California

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  11. Great White Shark

  12. Great White Shark

    There is a 0.06% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 67 Great White Shark counted.

    San Diego Great White Shark Counts Chart
    Great

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  13. Bluefin Tuna

  14. Bluefin Tuna

    There is a 0.06% catch rate for Bluefin Tuna, based on 63 Bluefin Tuna counted.

    San Diego Bluefin Tuna Counts Chart
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  15. Giant Sea Bass

  16. Giant Sea Bass

    There is a 0.04% catch rate for Giant Sea Bass, based on 42 Giant Sea Bass counted.

    San Diego Giant Sea Bass Counts Chart
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  17. Cabezon

  18. Cabezon

    There is a 0.03% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 36 Cabezon counted.

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    Cabezon

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  19. Yellowfin Tuna

  20. Yellowfin Tuna

    There is a 0.03% catch rate for Yellowfin Tuna, based on 33 Yellowfin Tuna counted.

    San Diego Yellowfin Tuna Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

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Recommendations above based on 40 species of fish and 103371 fish counted for July around San Diego.

To date, there are 88 species of fish and a total of 295042 fish counted for San Diego and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (171 years).

Last Update: 7/3/2024 1:07:50 AM

*** 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 San Diego are the following:

  1. 425-FATHOM-SPOT


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


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


  4. South Kelp Ridge


  5. Carlsbad Canyon


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


  7. Salina


  8. Loma Canyon


  9. International Reef
    First constructed in 1992 and still being added onto. Over 25,000 tons of quarry rock, concrete and steel Triton missile tower, and 300 tons concrete rubble have been used.


  10. Scripps Canyon


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Latest San Diego Fishing Reports

  • End of the JC-8 Day Journey
    We returned this morning from another awesome 8-day trip. We successfully landed limits of yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. We also managed to reel in some nice bluefin tuna gro


  • Moving on to Bluefin
    With our wells full of quality yellowfin tuna yellowtail and a few exotics like grouper and pargo we are currently working up to get in position to finish this trip off with b


  • Excellent Yellowtail Fishing
    Today we focused on yellowtail and enjoyed another great day of fishing! The fish weighed 18 to 25 pounds with quite a few standouts. They bit the surface iron fly line and 2


  • Another Good Day
    We enjoyed another great day of fishing. Our group tagged what they wanted on beautiful grade yellowtail.  We also caught some grouper and a pargo. We are currently working up


  • Epic Start JC 8-Day
    We had an awesome first day of fishing. The yellowfin tuna bit all day and the grade of fish was excellent. Most of the fish weighed 16 to 25 pounds with a decent amount of 40


  • Tackle Prep John C. 8-Day
    Shortly after breakfast Jonathan gathered everyone in the galley and gave a tackle seminar where he let everyone know how to be rigged up for the fishing to come. After that t


  • John Collins 8 Day
    After a successful first 8 day trip. We got turned around this morning and departed on our annual John Collins 8 day. We picked up a nice load of bait and are currently travel


  • Nice Night
    The fish were definitely in a more cooperative mood this evening. We were able to capitalize on that and put together a nice evening on mainly 100 to 150 pound fish with a few


  • It’s a start
    We saw some fish last night but it was tough to work with. We had a couple stops where we were able to scratch up some fish. We are hoping for more cooperative fish today and


  • Wrap it up
    We did a little bit of coding in the morning and then finished up with some night time bluefin action. The fish weighed 40 to 60 pounds. We will be in this morning and then tu


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Top San Diego Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop
    Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop - THE LEADER for more than 30 years! When Quality, Selection and Service matters, nobody comes close. We know saltwater fishing tackle and our professional staff is ready to help you with the competitive advantage

  2. Barnacle Bill's Bait & Tackle
    We are a local business here in Lemon Grove, California. Come visit our store and pick up your bait and tackle for your fishing. Whether it's for fresh or saltwater we've got what you're looking for.

  3. Angler's Choice
    Angler's Choice Tackle provides the most convenient in demand fishing products for the best price. Whether you are new to fishing or have been fishing for years we have got exactly what you want.

  4. Angler's Arsenal
    Fresh and Saltwater fishing Tackle. Featuring hand-poured custom fishing lures

  5. Norpine Flyfisher
    Located in San Diego, Norpine Flyfisher is your one stop shop for quality fly fishing equipment in all price ranges, with casting and stream/lake/surf Clinics to show you the how and where of all freshwater / saltwater fly fishing pursuits.

  6. Squidco Fishing
    Fishermen serving fishermen since 1939

  7. M & M Custom Fishing Rods


  8. Everingham Brothers Bait Co


  9. Kayak Fishing Supplies


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Top San Diego Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. American Angler Sportfishing
    The American Angler is one of the most beautifully designed and appointed sport fishing boats in the San Diego fleet. The American Angler is 90’ x 25’ and features all the equipment needed to deliver a successful fishing trip.

  2. Royal Polaris
    Welcome aboard the Royal Polaris, considered to be the finest long-range Sportfishing vessel in the world. From summer Albacore, to Yellowtail and Wahoo, to giant Yellowfin Tuna, our catch record is unmatched.

  3. Vagabond Sportfishing
    Captain Michael Lackey knows a thing or two about fishing. Having caught his first bluefin at age 6 and working as a deckhand by 8, he’s got the experience and born with know-how to bring in the big fish. In fact, he brings in World Record fish! Wit

  4. California Shark Fishing
    San Diego offers anglers some of the best mako, thresher and blue shark fishing opportunities on the west coast. Come enjoy warm weather, calm seas and good shark fishing nearly all year. With over 50 years combined experience, our captains have the

  5. Searcher Sportfishing
    Dreaming about catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo and other saltwater fish?. At Searcher Sportfishing, we offer 1.5 day to to 7 day long range sportfishing excursions.

  6. Fish Hunter Sportfishing Charters
    Private Fishing Charters, all inclusive Fishing trips to Los Coronados Islands or Offshore for great fishing action off the San Diego Coastline.

  7. Blackjack Sportfishing
    The Blackjack is a 29’ Center console boat built by Mirage boats and powered by a 2008 Volvo Penta Diesel engine. It is a Florida-style boat with a Carolina flare to the bow, which keeps passengers dry and allows for a complete walk around when fight

  8. H & M Sportfishing Landing
    H&M Landing is the West Coast's oldest, most experienced Sportfishing company and represents San Diego's finest ocean going passenger fleet. Whether you're looking for the challenge and excitement of offshore fishing or sea-going adve

  9. Blue Horizon Sportfishing
    The Blue Horizon and Captain Jim Sharp have proven over the years that he can put you on the fish. Whether it's local 3/4 day fishing at the Coronado Islands, overnight trips to San Clemente Island, or Offshore Tuna trips. Jim and his crew have t

  10. Point Loma Sportfishing
    At Point Loma Sportfishing, we have everything you need for your next offshore fishing adventure; be it a half-day day run to the local kelp beds, a private charter to the islands or outer banks or a long range trip deep into Mexican waters. Our full

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Top San Diego Marinas

  1. Point Loma Marina
    Point Loma Marina is San Diego's newest marina located in Shelter Island's America's Cup Harbor. Nestled in the foothills of Point Loma, the marina offers a quiet atmosphere with a metropolitan feel. Point Loma Marina's location is id

  2. Shelter Island Marina
    Shelter Island Marina is centrally located in the Shelter Island Basin of San Diego Bay (Latitude 32 50.1 N, Longitude 117 13.5 W) and is a favorite stopping point for everything from small boats to super yachts and cruisers. It's the closest yac

  3. Kona Kai Marina
    Welcome to Kona Kai Marina, the closest marina to the open ocean in San Diego Bay. Along with the beauty of San Diego, Kona Kai Marina offers all our guests convenient docking, great amenities and excellent customer service. Our boaters enjoy deep wa

  4. Chula Vista Marina
    We are located in San Diego's Beautiful South Bay, We are just 7 minutes from downtown, South of the Bridge, in a peaceful "island like" haven.

  5. Safe Harbor Sunroad
    We are entirely dedicated to providing Safe Harbor Sunroad Members with an unparalleled waterfront experience - whether enjoying a day at home port or exploring any of Safe Harbor’s premium nationwide locations.

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Bouy Conditions

Station 46232 - Point Loma South, CA (191)
July 15, 2024 4:56 am PDT
Location: 32.517N 117.425W
Significant Wave Height: 2.3 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 11 sec
Average Period: 6.5 sec
Mean Wave Direction: WSW (239°)


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