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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 47.41% catch rate for Kelp Bass, based on 10315 Kelp Bass counted.

    San Diego Kelp Bass Counts Chart
    Kelp

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  3. Spiny Dogfish

  4. Spiny Dogfish

    There is a 46.02% catch rate for Spiny Dogfish, based on 10013 Spiny Dogfish counted.

    San Diego Spiny Dogfish Counts Chart
    Spiny

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  5. California Sheephead

  6. California Sheephead

    There is a 1.15% catch rate for California Sheephead, based on 251 California Sheephead counted.

    San Diego California Sheephead Counts Chart
    California

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  7. Queenfish

  8. Queenfish

    There is a 1.07% catch rate for Queenfish, based on 233 Queenfish counted.

    San Diego Queenfish Counts Chart
    Queenfish

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  9. Shortspine Thornyhead

  10. Shortspine Thornyhead

    There is a 0.45% catch rate for Shortspine Thornyhead, based on 99 Shortspine Thornyhead counted.

    San Diego Shortspine Thornyhead Counts Chart
    Shortspine

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  11. Chub Mackerel

  12. Chub Mackerel

    There is a 0.43% catch rate for Chub Mackerel, based on 94 Chub Mackerel counted.

    San Diego Chub Mackerel Counts Chart
    Chub

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  13. Shortbelly Rockfish

  14. Shortbelly Rockfish

    There is a 0.41% catch rate for Shortbelly Rockfish, based on 90 Shortbelly Rockfish counted.

    San Diego Shortbelly Rockfish Counts Chart
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  15. Giant Sea Bass

  16. Giant Sea Bass

    There is a 0.34% catch rate for Giant Sea Bass, based on 74 Giant Sea Bass counted.

    San Diego Giant Sea Bass Counts Chart
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  17. Cabezon

  18. Cabezon

    There is a 0.27% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 59 Cabezon counted.

    San Diego Cabezon Counts Chart
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  19. Rex Sole

  20. Rex Sole

    There is a 0.23% catch rate for Rex Sole, based on 50 Rex Sole counted.

    San Diego Rex Sole Counts Chart
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Recommendations above based on 49 species of fish and 21759 fish counted for June around San Diego.

To date, there are 88 species of fish and a total of 294763 fish counted for San Diego and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 6/5/2023 7:35:34 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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Top San Diego Fishing Spots

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


  5. South Kelp Ridge


  6. Carlsbad Canyon


  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

  • And That’s a Wrap!
    Yesterday was a phenomenal way to end the trip! Similar to the past several days of fishing we took advantage of the morning opportunity in order to make our day and wrap the


  • When The Cow’s Come Home
    Hello everyone; Well the bite continues to be excellent in the morning hours and very slow after lunch. The bite this morning was good on 170–334-pound Yellowfin tuna. The bit


  • Morning Bite Blow Up
    Morning Bite Take Over Hello everyone; Well it’s the same story down here. Good in the morning and a bit slow in the afternoon (after lunch). The bite started at 0600 hours an


  • Yea Baby
    ANOTER GREAT DAY Hello everyone; Well we had another great day and it started early this morning. With multiply hookups things got a little wild but that’s fishing. With the s


  • HEATING UP😎
    Hello everyone well things are getting better each day as far as size. We caught our first 300 of the trip and the luck angler was Gary Cotter out of south-central LA. Gary wa


  • Giant Show
    GETTING BIGGER Hello everyone; Well the morning started out with a BANG!! The bite wasn’t hot and heavy or should I say not hot but it was heavy. Most of the fish from our Mor


  • ALL I CAN SAY YFT
    Hello everyone; Well things are getting better out here with the weather continues to get better the Yellowfin continue to bite just all-around good day. With things going goo


  • Yellowfin Tuna “WOW”
    Hello everyone; What a day we had today. With the weather coming down the sun shining and boy did the fish bite. We didn’t have any jumbos but we had a great day. Our morning


  • WAHOO MAKING A MOVE
    WAHOO!!! Hello everyone; Well the weather continues to be on the upswing. Not much wind but a very confused ocean. But that didn’t stop the Wahoo from putting on a show for ou


  • Yellows Moving South
    Yellowtail Moving South Hello everyone; Well the weather is still a factor but that didn’t stop the Yellowtail from biting. We had a decent bite today on 18-to-30-pound Yellow


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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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  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. 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

  9. 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

  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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