πŸ—ΊοΈ Popular Fishing Spots

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Catalina Island

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Classic offshore destination. Yellowtail, calico bass, white seabass, and rockfish around the island's many coves and kelp beds.

Yellowtail Calico Bass Rockfish
πŸ“ ~22 miles offshore 🏝️ Island
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Palos Verdes Kelp Bed

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One of the West Coast's most productive kelp forests. Excellent for calico bass, sheephead, and halibut. Year-round fishing.

Calico Bass Halibut Sheephead
πŸ“ Palos Verdes 🌿 Kelp Bed
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Point Loma Kelp Beds

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World-class kelp beds off Point Loma. Yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, and calico bass. The backbone of San Diego sportfishing.

Yellowtail Calico Bass Barracuda
πŸ“ Point Loma, San Diego 🌿 Kelp Bed
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Farnsworth Bank

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Offshore pinnacle known for big calico bass and sheephead. Red abalone once common here. Premium bottom fishing spot.

Calico Bass Sheephead Rockfish
πŸ“ ~15 miles offshore ⛰️ Pinnacle
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The Sunken Tug

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Classic wreck dive and fishing spot off Long Beach. Home to lingcod, rockfish, and sheephead. Great structure fishing.

Lingcod Rockfish Sheephead
πŸ“ Long Beach 🚒 Wreck
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San Clemente Island

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Premier long-range destination. Trophy yellowtail, white seabass, and giant bluefin tuna. Consistent action year-round.

Yellowtail Bluefin Tuna White Seabass
πŸ“ ~60 miles offshore 🏝️ Island