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Santa Monica Fishing


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Target Species of Fish

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

  1. Pacific Herring

    2. Pacific Herring

    There is a 76.86% catch rate for Pacific Herring, based on 10000 Pacific Herring counted.

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  2. California Sheephead

    3. California Sheephead

    There is a 6.85% catch rate for California Sheephead, based on 891 California Sheephead counted.

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  3. Queenfish

    4. Queenfish

    There is a 5.9% catch rate for Queenfish, based on 768 Queenfish counted.

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  4. Kelp Bass

    5. Kelp Bass

    There is a 3.86% catch rate for Kelp Bass, based on 502 Kelp Bass counted.

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  5. Giant Sea Bass

    6. Giant Sea Bass

    There is a 1.54% catch rate for Giant Sea Bass, based on 201 Giant Sea Bass counted.

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  6. Kelp Rockfish

    7. Kelp Rockfish

    There is a 1.15% catch rate for Kelp Rockfish, based on 149 Kelp Rockfish counted.

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  7. Lingcod

    8. Lingcod

    There is a 0.73% catch rate for Lingcod, based on 95 Lingcod counted.

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  8. Black Rockfish

    9. Black Rockfish

    There is a 0.71% catch rate for Black Rockfish, based on 92 Black Rockfish counted.

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  9. Cabezon

    10. Cabezon

    There is a 0.71% catch rate for Cabezon, based on 92 Cabezon counted.

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  10. Bocaccio

    11. Bocaccio

    There is a 0.43% catch rate for Bocaccio, based on 56 Bocaccio counted.

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Recommendations above based on 30 species of fish and 13010 fish counted for July around Santa Monica.

To date, there are 62 species of fish and a total of 54979 fish counted for Santa Monica and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/31/1877 (147 years).

Last Update: 7/6/2024 3:46:39 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 Santa Monica are the following:

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

  2. Horseshoe Kelp Beds

  3. Santa Monica Bay Reef 20
    Santa Monica Bay Reef 20

  4. Bolsa Chica Reef 4
    Bolsa Chica Reef 4 Orange, California

  5. San Pedro Escarpment

  6. Horseshoe Kelp

  7. the spots
    sweet day in la harbor

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

  9. Volcanic Reef
    Volcanic Reef

  10. guitar fish
    pier H in long beach next to queen Mary

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Top Santa Monica Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Bob Sands Fishing Tackle

  2. Redondo Beach Sportfishing
    A full service Sportfishing Landing offering public and private fishing charters, local and Catalina, rental rods, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats with our logo and much more.
  3. Reel Power Handles

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Top Santa Monica 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. Redondo Beach Sportfishing
    A full service Sportfishing Landing offering public and private fishing charters, local and Catalina, rental rods, bait, tackle, fishing licenses, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats with our logo and much more.
  3. 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 Santa Monica 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.
  2. Pierpoint Landing
    We offer an array of different fishing types to satisfy every style of angler. From beginner to seasoned pro, from 1/2 day fishing to deep sea fishing too, there is some type of fishing at Pierpoint Landing for all anglers.

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