Pacific Ocean, California Fishing Report Today
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Dive into the "Pacific Ocean, California Fishing Report Today" your go-to podcast for the latest updates on fishing conditions in the Pacific Ocean off California's coastline. Stay informed about daily weather forecasts, ocean conditions, and expert tips from seasoned anglers. Perfect for fishing enthusiasts and professionals looking to plan successful outings, this podcast offers valuable insights on fish species, hotspots, and strategies to enhance your fishing experience. Tune in each day to stay ahead and make the most of your time on the water.For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....Get all your gear befoe you leave the...
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Coastal Bite Stays Steady Between Storms - Offshore Tuna and Yellowtail Spotty but Nearshore Bite Consistent
Jan 09, 2026This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Coast California fishing report.
Let’s start with the ocean. According to 976-TUNA and Saltwater Fish Reports, the Southern California bite has stayed surprisingly steady between storms. Pierpoint Landing’s six recent trips with 128 anglers stacked up 366 fish: about 188 sand bass, 132 bluefin tuna, 19 yellowtail, 12 barracuda, plus a mix of rockfish, calico bass, and sheephead. Marina Del Rey Sportfishing and the Monte Carlo boats have been heavy on whitefish, sculpin, and calico bass, with one short halibut and a couple of short seabass in the mix. The Coral Sea out of Santa Barb...
Fishing the West Coast in January: Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, Crab & More Biting Across NorCal to SoCal
Jan 07, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean fishing from NorCal to SoCal. It's January 7th, 2026, and we're kickin' off the year with some solid action despite the winter chill.
Tides today around the Bay Area and central coast show a low around 6-7am at about -0.5 to 0 feet, high tide pushin' 5-6 feet by late afternoon per NOAA Tides and Currents predictions for San Francisco and similar spots. Sunrise hits about 7:15am, sunset 5:20pm—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's calm with light winds and flat seas reported from Seaforth and 976-T...
SoCal Fishing Report: Tuna, Bass, and Rockfish Dominate the Pacific Coast
Jan 05, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Pacific Coast fishing report. Let's dive into what's happening on the water today.
**Tides and Conditions**
We're looking at excellent tidal windows across Southern California. According to NOAA, the Los Angeles area is seeing a high tide at 4.09 feet this evening, perfect for working the shallows. Over in San Diego, we've got favorable tidal movement that'll push baitfish closer to structure. The water's been clean and warm lately—yesterday the Monte Carlo out of 22nd Street Landing reported gorgeous, beautiful weather with flat, calm ocean co...
SoCal Seas: Winter Fishing Forecast for San Diego & Channel Islands
Jan 04, 2026Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling off California. It's early morning on this crisp January day, and the water's callin'—sunrise hit around 6:51 AM down San Diego way per Tides4Fishing charts, with sunset droppin' at 4:56 PM. Tides are prime today: low at 2:53 AM (1.9 ft), high 9:06 AM (7.3 ft), low 4:18 PM (-1.8 ft), and evenin' high 10:49 PM (4.4 ft)—perfect for workin' the incoming current when fish get aggressive.
Weather's cooperative after recent king tides and swells—NOAA's callin' for lighter winds today, but bundle up, that coastal chill bites. Fish activity's hot on rockfi...
Pacific Coast Fishing Update: Tuna, Bass, Rockfish Biting Fierce on High Tide Solunar
Jan 03, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling off California's coast, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 3rd, 2026, at 8:21 AM. Tides4Fishing charts show San Francisco tides hittin' high activity today: low at 4:19 AM (3.1 ft), peak high 10:26 AM (7.1 ft), low 5:29 PM (-1.7 ft), and midnight high around 5.1 ft—very high solunar rating of 91, so fish are feedin' fierce 'round those changes. Sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 5:04 PM, givin' ya a solid 9+ hours of light. Weather's calm post-king tides, flat seas from NorCal to SoCal per recent reports, but watch for minor swells.
Fish ac...
Stormy Seas, Hot Bites: NorCal to SoCal Fishing Report for January 2nd, 2026
Jan 02, 2026Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean fishing from NorCal to SoCal. It's Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026, and we're kicking off the year with some wild coastal action despite the stormy vibes.
Weather's rowdy up north—coastal flood advisories hit the Bay Area through Sunday with up to 2.5 feet of inundation on low shores, per the Weather Service. Winds whipping, but south's calmer. Sunrise around 7:24 AM in Half Moon Bay, sunset 5:03 PM; similar statewide. Tides? Ocean Beach shows low at 1:53 AM, high 8:03 AM, low 3:14 PM, high later—big swings like Humboldt Bay's fourth-highest ever...
New Year's Eve Offshore Forecast: Bonito, Rockfish, and Weather Alerts for Southern California Anglers
Dec 31, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean fishing off California. It's New Year's Eve morning, and we're lookin' at a solid day on the water despite some subtropical moisture bringin' moderate rain to central and southern spots—watch for wind pickin' up later from that atmospheric river push.
Tides at Ocean Beach are prime: low at 12:52 AM at 3.04 feet, high at 7:12 AM hittin' 7.09 feet, low at 2:25 PM droppin' to -0.97 feet, and high at 9:48 PM at 4.74 feet. Sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 5:01 PM—plenty of light for early bites. Fish are active with yesterday's counts from...
California's Winter Wonderland: Crab, Rockfish, and More Off the NorCal and SoCal Coasts
Dec 29, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling from NorCal to SoCal. It's a crisp winter morning off California's coast—sunrise hit around 7:24 AM up north near San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, sunset's at 5:00 PM, giving you a solid 9+ hours of light. Weather's typical December: cool temps in the 50s, light winds, partly cloudy—perfect for bundling up and hitting the water.
Tides are firing today. In Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, high at 5:16-5:18 AM pushing 5.9 feet, dropping to a screaming low of 0.4 feet around 12:30 PM, then evening high near 4 feet. San...
Winter Wonderland: SoCal's Rockfish and Bonito Bonanza
Dec 28, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific-side California fishing report.
We’re in a classic winter coastal pattern: cool, mostly clear mornings, light offshore breeze early, then a little west wind and lump in the afternoon. Water temps are running low 60s in SoCal and upper 50s pushing north, which has the pelagics thinning out but the **bottom fish chewing**.
Tides first. Tide-Forecast for San Diego shows a strong morning high pushing over 5 feet around 3:30–4:00 a.m., dropping to a late-morning low a bit over a foot, then a modest afternoon high and an evening low. Sunrise is r...
Pacific Fishing Forecast: Post-Holiday Bites Heating Up from NorCal to SoCal
Dec 26, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean fishing from NorCal to SoCal. It's Friday morning, post-Christmas, and the Pacific's callin' with some solid action brewin'.
Tides today show high at 2:07 AM hittin' 4.16 feet in LA waters, droppin' to low 2.68 feet by 7:30 AM, per Tide-Forecast.com—perfect for outgoing currents stirrin' up baitfish. Up north in San Francisco, expect high around 4:18 AM at 5.1 feet and low 2.6 feet by 9:53 AM, says Tides4Fishing. Sunrise at 7:23 AM, sunset 4:58 PM, givin' ya about 9.5 hours of light—prime for winter bites. Weather's coolin' with a beach hazards statement thro...
Winter Wonderland: Christmas Eve Fishing Report for California's Pacific Coast
Dec 24, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling off California. Merry Christmas Eve from the salty shores – it's December 24, 2025, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter bite if you bundle up.
Sunrise hits around 7:23 AM PST, sunset by 4:56 PM, keepin' days short but action steady. Weather's callin' for mostly sunny skies, highs in the low 60s, droppin' to 40s at night, with south-southeast winds pickin' up to 10-20 knots – hazardous for small craft per NDBC forecasts, so watch those steep seas.
Tides at Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay show high at 2...
SoCal Coastal Fishing Update: Rockfish Bonanzas & Bonito Blitzes
Dec 22, 2025# Los Angeles Coastal Fishing Report
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning breakdown of what's happening on the water around Southern California.
Let's talk tides first. We're sitting on a solid tide swing this morning. High tide hit early at 4:34 AM, and we've got a low tide coming through at 10:49 AM. If you're planning to head out, that window between now and mid-morning is prime time before things flatten out.
Sunrise was around 7:21 this morning, and we're looking at a sunset around 4:50 PM, so make those hours count. Daylight's thin this time...
Crisp Winter Fishing on the Pacific with Lures, Tides, and Hotspots from NorCal to SoCal
Dec 21, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling from NorCal to SoCal. It's a crisp winter morning out here on December 21st, 2025, with sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset around 4:48 PM per Tide-Forecast.com. Tides today show low at 2:50 AM hitting 2.49 feet in San Diego, high of 6.44 feet at 9:11 AM, and expect incoming action building toward the 5:13 PM high of 0.26 feet up north—perfect for bottom dwellers.
Weather's cooperative: light winds shifting southeast, seas 6-8 feet per Santa Barbara Surf Report, so bundle up but get out there. Fish are chewing hard after yesterday's ha...
California Coastal Fishing Report: Winter Patterns, Tides and Top Lures
Dec 20, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report.
Light winter pattern along the coast today: cool mornings, light offshore breeze early, then a mild onshore bump by midday. According to the National Weather Service, most of the Southern California coast is seeing calm seas this morning, building chop this afternoon as that sea breeze fills in.
Tides are friendly for a morning bite. Surfline’s Pacific Beach table shows an early high around 2:30 a.m., a stronger mid‑morning high pushing over 6 feet around 8:30, then a solid negative low late afternoon. That mid‑mornin...
California Winter Wonderland: Rockfish, Crab, and Steelhead Galore
Dec 19, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling off California's coast. It's a crisp winter morning, sunrise hit around 7:20 AM with sunset by 4:50 PM per Tide-Forecast.com. Tides today show low at 8:30 AM around 0.05 ft, high 3:42 PM at 0.26 ft, then low 10:01 PM—perfect for bottom bouncing as fish hug structure on the outgoing.
Weather's holding mild with calm seas through Saturday, but batten down for a big storm Sunday night bringing rain and swells, says Fishing the North Coast reports. Rockfish and lingcod are firing hot—yesterday's Berkeley counts from NorCalFishReports had California Dawn with...
Crisp Winter Mornings and Rockfish Limits - Your CA Coastal Angling Report
Dec 17, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Pacific Ocean angling off California's coast. It's a crisp winter morning, sunrise hit around 7:15-7:20 AM up north near Santa Cruz, with sunset by 4:50-4:53 PM—plenty of daylight to chase bites before the chill sets in.
Tides are looking solid today: low around 2 AM at 3 feet in Santa Cruz, high at 7:46 AM pushing 5.5 feet, dropping to a primo minus-0.3 feet low by 3-4 PM, then evening high near 11 PM. Down south in San Francisco, expect similar—low 2:52 AM at 3.1 feet, high 8:58 AM at 6.1 feet, afternoon low 4:07 PM at -0.3...
California Winter Fishing Report: Rockfish, Lingcod, and More on the Bite
Dec 14, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for this crisp winter morning. Tides today show low at 5:03 AM around 0.07 feet, high at 11:53 AM hitting 0.26 feet, per Tide-Forecast.com—perfect for bottom bouncing as the incoming tide stirs things up. Sunrise kicked off at 7:17 AM, sunset around 4:52 PM from Half Moon Bay tide charts, giving ya about 9.5 hours of prime light.
Weather's settled cool, light winds early but watch for building seas and stronger gusts later from NDBC marine forecasts—bundle up, small craft advisory possible offshore. Fish are active in that winter pattern: SoCa...
Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Lingcod, and More in California's Winter Wonderland
Dec 13, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report.
We’re sliding into a cool, settled winter pattern up and down the coast. According to NOAA’s marine briefing, winds are generally light this morning with a modest northwest swell, building a bit by late afternoon, so plan your runs early and keep an eye on the afternoon bump.
Sun’s coming up around 7:15–7:25 for most of the coast, setting just before 5, giving you a tight winter window but perfect low‑light bites on both ends. Tides4Fishing shows San Francisco with a morning high around 5.6...
California Fishing Forecast: Reel in Rockfish and Bass on Incoming Tide
Dec 10, 2025Alright folks, Artificial Lure here with your daily straight-from-the-docks report for the Pacific Ocean fishing grounds off California. Today’s conditions are setting up nicely for a rewarding day on the water.
Tide-wise, we’ve got a low tide just past at around 2:16 AM PST, sitting at a near-negligible 0.1 feet—meaning the bite will pick up as the tide races to a high around 8:08 AM PST, rising to about 0.23 feet. This kind of mild but moving tide is perfect for stirring baitfish and putting predatory fish on the hunt, especially during the incoming tide phases. Local anglers know this w...
Winter Bite: Rockfish, Crab, and Bigger Swells Along the California Coast
Dec 08, 2025Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Pacific coast fishing report from right here in California.
We’re rolling into a classic winter pattern: cool mornings, light winds early, and those big winter swells rumbling through. National Weather Service marine forecasts for the central and southern coast are calling for moderate seas, 6–8 foot swell with lighter winds early and a bump in the afternoon, so the morning window is your friend.
Tide-wise, we’ve got good movement today. Tide-Forecast and NOAA show a predawn high followed by a dropping tide through mid‑morning, then a solid midd...
California Coast Fishing Report: Juicy Tides, Rockfish Limits, Offshore Tuna
Dec 07, 2025Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Pacific Coast California fishing report.
We’re sitting on a big tide swing this morning. Tide-Forecast shows San Diego with an early low around 4 a.m. and a strong high pushing over 7 feet late morning, with similarly elevated morning highs up the coast. That flood is really juicing current along the kelp and reef edges, and it’ll have fish up and chewing on that incoming water.
Weather-wise, National Weather Service marine forecasts are calling for light winds and generally manageable seas with weak offshore flow in the mornin...
Coastal California: Sunrise, Sunset, and Weather on the Pacific
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Southern California Fishing Report: Tides, Bites, and Hot Spots
Dec 04, 2025# Thursday, December 4th, 2025 - California Fishing Report
Hey everyone, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Southern California!
**Today's Conditions**
We've got some serious action happening out there today. The tide is running low at 8:16 AM, so if you're heading out this morning, you've got a window right now. King tides are hitting us today and tomorrow—we're talking 1 to 2 feet higher than normal, which means baitfish are getting pushed around and the predators know it. Expect higher tides forecasted up to 7 feet in some areas, which should get the fish fe...
Calming Catch: Pacific Fishing Report for December 3rd, 2025 - Rockfish Frenzy, Tidal Tides, and Offshore Action
Dec 03, 2025# ARTIFICIAL LURE'S PACIFIC FISHING REPORT - DECEMBER 3RD, 2025
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing brief for the California coast.
**TIDES & TIMING**
We're looking at solid tidal action today. High tide hits around 2:21 PM at about a third of a foot, with low tide at 7:21 AM. Sunrise was 7:06 AM, so you've got a short window before that morning bite kicks in. Sunset comes early at 4:45 PM, so plan accordingly.
**CURRENT CONDITIONS**
The ocean's been phenomenal this week. Northern swells are pumping, but if you're in more protected...
Fishing Report 12/2/25: Rockfish Bite Lights Up, Crab Season Heating Up, King Tides Bring Coastal Flooding
Dec 02, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Tuesday morning fishing report for December 2nd, 2025. Let me break down what's happening out on the California coast today.
**Tides and Conditions**
We're in the middle of some serious King Tides this week. A coastal flood advisory is in effect for low-lying Bay Area areas through early next week due to these higher-than-normal tides caused by the alignment of the sun, moon, and earth. Timing can vary up to 90 minutes along the coast, so check your local tide charts before heading out. The water's rising today, so plan...
California Coast Fishing Report: Tides, Rockfish, and Wahoo Opportunities
Dec 01, 2025# Monday, December 1st Fishing Report - California Coast
Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, and welcome to today's report for December 1st, 2025.
Let's kick things off with the tide situation. We've got some solid fishing windows today. Down in San Diego, high tide hit early this morning at 5:54 AM with a peak of 6.32 feet, and we're looking at a low tide around 12:46 PM. Up in the Bay Area around the Pacifica area, the tides are more extreme with highs pushing near 9 feet, which is excellent for baitfish movement near structure.
Now...
Bay Area Fishing Report: Rockfish Bonanza, Crab Haul, and More
Nov 30, 2025**Artificial Lure's San Francisco Bay and California Coast Fishing Report - Sunday, November 30th, 2025**
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for the California coast. We're looking at a fantastic fall bite, and conditions are shaping up nicely for a productive day on the water.
**Tidal Conditions**
We're sitting at high tide around 7:11 AM this morning here in the Bay, with water levels at 5.8 feet. Low tide hits around 1:39 PM at just 0.9 feet. Tidal coefficient is running at 67, which is average—still plenty of movement to get fish active. If yo...
Rockfish Limits and Crab Catches - California Coast Fishing Report for November 29, 2025
Nov 29, 2025# Pacific Ocean California Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29, 2025
What's up, anglers! It's Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the California coast.
**Tides and Conditions**
We're looking at some solid tidal action today. Up in the Bay Area, San Francisco's showing a high tide at 6:41 AM hitting 5.42 feet, with the low coming at 12:51 PM at just 1.81 feet. Over in Pacifica, we've got an even better morning tide at 5:45 AM reaching 7.25 feet—that's prime time for the shallow water hunters. Santa Cruz is running a high at 5:31 AM with 4.82 feet, and down at...
Friday Morning Fishing Report: Rockfish, Bluefin, and Tidal Trends on the Pacific Coast
Nov 28, 2025# Friday Morning Fishing Report - November 28, 2025
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning.
Let's talk tides first. Down in San Francisco, we're looking at a high tide at 5:30 AM and a low around 10:43 AM, with another high coming in at 3:15 PM. Over in Newport Beach at Balboa Pier, similar pattern—great tidal movement for bait fishing. These November swings are some of the biggest of the year, so get out there and take advantage.
The weather's looking solid with weak coastal eddy conditions this mo...
Excellent Ocean Fishing Conditions in CA - Crab, Rockfish & Tuna Bites Soar Across the Coast
Nov 27, 2025# Thursday, November 27th - Pacific Ocean Fishing Report
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Thursday morning fishing report for California's Pacific waters.
We're looking at some excellent conditions out there today. The tides around San Francisco are dropping through the afternoon—we've got low tide hitting at 9:39 PM, so if you're heading out now, you've got great water movement to work with. Over in Santa Cruz, the tidal coefficient is sitting low at 44, which means calmer conditions and less dramatic tidal swings. Half Moon Bay and Pacific Beach are also showing moderate tidal activity, pe...
Late Fall Fishing Bliss Along the California Coast
Nov 26, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Beautiful late November weather is hanging on, with calm seas and cool mornings up and down the coast. Sunrise hit at 6:59 AM, and sunset will be at 4:46 PM, so anglers have a decent window to work both early and late bites. The tide started low around 2:06 AM, peaked at a mild high of about 0.2 feet at 7:31 AM, dropped again to nearly slack low by 1:26 PM, and will rise this evening to 0.26 feet at 8:17 PM, according to Tide-Forecast. The flat, small tides mean less current...
Mild Weather, Biting Rockfish, and Crabbing at the Golden Gate - California Coastal Fishing Update
Nov 25, 2025Morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and I’m bringing you the latest from the California coast. Today’s Tuesday, November 25th, and the sun’s peeking over the horizon at 7:01 am, setting later at 4:52 pm. The weather’s mild, with gentle breezes and mostly clear skies, perfect for a day on the water. Out at sea, the winds are light, running north to northwest at 5 to 15 knots, and the waves are holding steady between 8 and 11 feet offshore.
Tides are running average today, with a high of 5.2 feet at 1:38 pm and a low of 4.5 feet at 3:55 am. The tidal...
"Steady Bites and Reliable Tides: California's Pacific Coast Fishing Report for November 24, 2025"
Nov 24, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025. Anglers across the coast woke up to a cool, calm morning, with the marine layer burning off quickly after sunrise at 7:11 a.m. Expect sunset at 4:54 p.m. today—so plan your sessions accordingly, as the bite’s proven hottest with early light and just as the sun dips low, making use of our short November days according to the Lost Coast Trail tides planner.
Today’s tides give us a low just after midnight, followed by a modest high tide around 5:36 a.m., and midday bri...
Chilly Vibes, Hot Bites: California Coastal Fishing Report for November 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 21, 2025, fishing report for the California Pacific coast. We woke up to chilly early fall vibes along the shoreline, with sunrise cracking at 6:54 AM and sunset set for 4:49 PM today, giving us a compact window for some prime angling.
Tide swings are mellow but noticeable: a **high tide** at 3:23 AM up to 0.2 ft, rolling into a **low tide** around 9:41 AM at a skinny 0.03 ft, and then back to a bigger **high tide** at 4:45 PM topping 0.3 ft according to Tide-Forecast. That evening push should bring bait closer to the rocks, firing off that...
California Coastal Fishing Report: Lingcod, Rockfish, and Fall's Finest Bites
Nov 20, 2025Artificial Lure here with your November 20, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report.
First light hit the water at 6:49 AM and you can expect the sun to dip below the horizon at 4:55 PM in most coastal spots, giving you that classic short fall day. The weather’s holding nice and steady with cool mornings and calm seas up and down the coast, capping off a mild fall week. The bite’s been active as water temps gradually cool and tides are favorable—today’s first high tide rolled in around 2:39 AM with a low swing at 9:00 AM, excellent for your early mo...
California Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Tuna, and Autumn Conditions
Nov 19, 2025Artificial Lure here with your on-the-scene Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
First light cracked at 6:52 AM, and we’re looking at a sunset right around 4:50 PM. Conditions today are autumn classic—cool at daybreak with light jackets in order, breezy mid-morning, and mostly clear skies expected for much of the coast. According to the Ocean Weather Service, you’ll want to keep an eye out for shifting winds, but swells should remain manageable nearshore—ideal for both shorecasters and local skiff crews.
Tide-wise, we’ve got a predawn high at 2:01 AM, dropping to a minus lo...
Late Fall Bite on the California Coast - Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for Gamefish
Nov 18, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report straight from the California coast—Pacific swell to Channel Islands and all the local flavor in between. We're shaping up for a classic late-fall bite, so let's break it down: tides, weather, fish, gear, and today's hot spots.
Tidal movement today is favorable for gamefish ambushes. According to Tide-Forecast.com, you'll see a low tide at 7:39 AM, heating up through a high tide at 2:41 PM, before dropping back down at 8:54 PM. If you’re targeting structure-huggers like rockfish and lingcod, those changing tides are your ticket. Sunrise slid in at 6...
Autumn's Bounty: Rockfish, Bass, and Surf Perch Bite Along the California Coast
Nov 17, 2025Artificial Lure here with your November 17, 2025, Pacific Ocean, California fishing report. Weather’s brisk this morning along the coast, with last night’s chilly breeze easing up into a clear, cool fall day. Sunrise came at 6:50 a.m. and sunset will close in tonight at 4:51 p.m. According to Tide-Forecast.com, your tidal swings: the first low tide was at 7:06 a.m., high tide is rolling in at 1:55 p.m., and your evening low is set for 8:08 p.m.
We’re deep into the autumn bite, and while ocean salmon fishing is still shut down for another year due to...
Pacific Ocean Fishing Report: Excellent Conditions, Bluefin Tuna Limits, and Diverse Inshore Bites
Nov 16, 2025# Pacific Ocean, California Fishing Report — Sunday, November 16, 2025
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Pacific Ocean fishing report. We're looking at excellent conditions out there today.
Let's start with the tides. Down in Los Angeles, we've got low tide hitting at 12:14 AM, high tide at 7:38 AM at 5.5 feet, then low tide again at 2:17 PM. Sunrise came in at 6:50 AM this morning, and we're looking at sunset hitting around 4:52 PM, so you've got a short window to work with today.
The offshore action has been absolutely fire. Just yesterday, our crews were reporting li...
California Fishing Report: Offshore Tuna, Inshore Bass, and Crab Cravings
Nov 15, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Sunrise was at 6:50 a.m. and sunset will hit at 4:57 p.m., giving us classic short November days. Today’s tidal swing is healthy: low tide at 1:25 a.m. at 1.1 ft, high tide rolling in at 8:16 a.m. hitting 5.7 ft, next low at 2:33 p.m., and another high around 8:43 p.m. at 4.3 ft, per Tides4Fishing. The morning high tide coincided perfectly with sunrise—prime time for the bite all up and down the coast.
Weather’s cool and crisp—typical fall, with a brisk...
Fall Bites Hotspot Up and Down the California Coast - Rockfish, Lingcod, Tuna and More
Nov 14, 2025Artificial Lure here with the Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Friday, November 14, 2025. We’ve got a classic fall bite shaping up along the coast, so let’s dive right into the details anglers care about.
Today’s weather sees cool autumn air with pockets of early morning fog and light drizzle tapering off north of Point Arena, thanks to overnight rain totals under half an inch on the North Coast. Major SoCal storm action may be holding off for a few days, so coastal fishing remains steady and safe from storm surges, at least for now. According to Won...
Late Fall Fishing Bonanza: Limits of Tuna, Bass, and More Along the California Coast
Nov 13, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 13, 2025 Pacific Coast fishing report, dialed straight from the docks and the water’s edge.
We’re waking up to another classic late-fall morning along the California coast—sunrise just around 6:24 a.m., with sunset landing near 4:54 p.m. The surf is clean and the breeze is light, setting the stage for a phenomenal day offshore or from shore. According to Surfline, tides for Pacific Beach show a high at 5:17 a.m. peaking at 4.8 feet, followed by a mid-morning drop and another push into the afternoon[14]. Those high tide swings...
Bluefin, Yellows, and Calicos - Epic SoCal Ocean Fishing Report for November 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Ocean fishing report for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
First light hit at 6:43AM, with the sun setting early at around 4:56PM today. It’s a perfect crisp autumn day on the coast – little marine layer early, burning off by mid-morning, giving way to light westerlies and high clouds. Conditions are stable with mild wind, keeping the ocean fishable and comfortable. The tides are as follows: the morning high at 8:20AM will push bait tight to the rocks and kelp; low tide dips at 2:27PM. Plan your sessions around those swings for best acti...
California Coasts Teeming With Trophies - Bluefin, Yellowtail, Crab & More Bite Hard This November
Nov 10, 2025Artificial Lure here with your November 10, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report.
Sunrise came at 6:42AM and we’ll lose daylight quick, with sunset at 4:56PM, so plan your trips accordingly. The morning brought cool marine layers in most coastal regions, but by midday, we've got light winds and highs reaching into the mid-60s. Offshore, swells are rolling mild, making for pleasant runs out of major landings from San Diego to the Bay Area.
Today’s tides brought a low at 1:49AM, high water around 7:09AM, afternoon low at 1:24PM, and the next high coming in at 8...
California Coastal Fishing Forecast: Rockfish, Crab, and Tuna Bite Heating Up
Nov 09, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, November 9th, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report. Today, tides are starting out low at 12:52 AM, giving way to a morning high around 6:06 AM, dropping back to a low at 12:25 PM, and finishing up with an evening bump to high at 7:23 PM. Sunrise is just after 6:41 AM, sunset will sneak up early again at 4:57 PM, so plan those lines accordingly, and don’t forget your headlamp for those dusk bites according to Tide-Forecast.com.
Weather’s classic fall coastal: cool mornings, highs near the low-60s, light westerly winds, and maybe some marine laye...
Bluefin Blitz, Rockfish Bonanza, and More in SoCal - Your Pacific Ocean Fishing Report
Nov 08, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Pacific Ocean California fishing report. Sunrise greeted us at 6:41 AM, with sunset set for 4:58 PM—just enough daylight to get those lines wet and squeeze in some golden hour bites. The weather this morning is mild, with calm seas reported up and down the coast, and temperatures in the upper 50s early, climbing into the 60s. Light onshore breeze means great conditions for small craft and shore anglers alike.
Today's tidal swing’s looking solid for active fish—first high tide hit around 4:10 AM and the next low tide will be nea...
Pacific Ocean California Fishing Report: Rockfish Limits, Dungeness Crab Bonanza, and Challenging Surf Conditions
Nov 07, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 7, 2025 Pacific Ocean California fishing report.
Early risers had dawn breaking at 6:39 this morning and sunset will close the show at 4:59 PM. As for the tides, we’ve got a high tide at 4:15 AM, dropping to a low tide at 10:26 AM, then back up for a nice evening high at 5:28 PM. These swings should keep the baitfish moving and the game fish prowling. It’s worth noting, large surf is still rolling along the SoCal coast—the National Weather Service has warnings for waves as high as 8–12 feet in Ventura and L.A. count...
California's Coastal Bite: Bluefin, Bass, and Bounty in the Swell
Nov 06, 2025Artificial Lure here with your November 6, 2025 fishing report for California’s Pacific Ocean waters. The weather is starting out mostly calm, with cool air in the morning rising to high 60s and low 70s by the afternoon—perfect for both shore and offshore anglers. Skies are partly cloudy, and winds are variable but mostly light early, growing stronger in the afternoon, especially as we push northward. The sun rose at 6:24 AM and will set at 4:51 PM, giving us about 10 and a half hours of daylight, so plan those trips accordingly.
We’ve got dramatic tides today across the Califo...
Title: "Pacific Fishing Report: Tuna, Bass, and Rockfish Bites Soar Along the California Coast"
Nov 05, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California Fishing Report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
First light came at 6:43 AM and sunset’s set for 4:56 PM, with cool, calm fall weather covering the coast. According to 10News San Diego, a thicker marine layer’s been rolling in overnight, setting up mild, partly cloudy days—perfect for most fishing[21]. Tides today are on the move: low just before sunrise, rising to a high around 8:20 AM, then dipping midday, with another push high tonight[2][6]. Play the morning high and evening push for your best chances, especially if you’re aiming to fish str...
Southern California Fishing Report: Bluefin Bonanza, Rockfish Riches, and King Tide Caution
Nov 04, 2025Artificial Lure here, reporting from the breezy docks and breakwaters along the Pacific Coast this Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
Let’s kick off with the **weather**: Marine layers hugged the early shoreline with patches of fog clearing mid-morning. Winds are light west at 6-10 knots, keeping seas manageable and air temperatures hovering from the high 50s at dawn, climbing to the mid-60s by afternoon. With sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 4:55 PM, anglers have optimal daylight to get that line wet.
The **tides** this morning in Southern California have a low around 3:37 AM and a rising hi...
Coastal California Fishing Report: Crab, Rockfish, Bluefin Bite Strong as King Tides Approach
Nov 03, 2025Artificial Lure reporting from the California coast, bringing you the latest bite around the Pacific this morning, Monday, November 3rd, 2025.
Sunrise was at 7:03 AM; we’re looking at sunset tonight right around 5:57 PM. Tides are king right now—the morning saw a low tide at 1:04 AM and a big high at 6.3 feet coming in at 7:03 AM according to Surfline’s Pacific Beach Tide Calendar. With king tides rolling into Santa Cruz and points north later this week, you can expect dramatic surges and some exceptional tidal current for a few more days, with the coefficients climbing, making morning and la...
California Coastal Fishing Report: Rockfish Bonanza, Tuna Offshore Action
Nov 02, 2025Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific fishing report for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025—let’s jump right in.
Clear, crisp fall morning across the coast, with sunrise at 6:36AM and sunset at 5:09PM for the upper regions like San Francisco. San Diego’s out the gates a touch earlier at 6:07AM, sunset 4:56PM. Most of the coast sits under partly cloudy skies, calm seas, and a high around 63°F, perfect for working the nearshore and island waters. Tides are moving in your favor for active morning bites—the first high tide hits San Francisco around 8:43AM at 5.77ft, low again...
California Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Dungeness, Rockfish & Tuna Bites
Nov 01, 2025Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Coast fishing report for November 1st, 2025—a big day as Dungeness crab season is finally open south of the Sonoma/Mendocino line. Anglers, grab those hoop nets and crab snares—no traps yet due to whale entanglement concerns, but there’s already buzz about quick limits on fresh, meaty crab from Monterey Bay to Half Moon Bay, especially working rocky points and reef edges according to Nor Cal Fish Reports.
Today’s tides are mellow: low tide hit around 6:30 a.m., rolling into a midday high just before 1 p.m. according to Tide...
Offshore Riches and Inshore Bites: October 31 California Fishing Report
Oct 31, 2025Artificial Lure here with your October 31, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report.
First light just cracked at 7:31 AM, with atmospheric warmth moving in behind our calm October evenings. Expect a marine layer early but clearing to mostly sunny skies by midday and light winds across the coast—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore runs. The sunset’s rolling in at 6:07 PM, so you’ve got a solid window for late bites.
As for tides, today’s all about timing your sets. According to Tide-Forecast, we’ve got a low tide around 5:45 AM, high at 11:47 AM, and the evenin...
Fall Fishing Frenzy: Rockfish, Lingcod, and Bluefin Tuna Bites Across California's Pacific Coastline
Oct 30, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Thursday, October 30, 2025, coming to you from the water’s edge with what you need to know for the day.
Sunrise hit at 7:30am and you’re looking at a sunset around 6:08pm. Tides today are running a bit slack: low tide at 5:04am, high at 10:43am, then dropping again for another low at 4:47pm, with the midnight high coming up at 11:18pm, all courtesy of tide-forecast.com. That means you’ll want to hit the water as the morning high tide starts pushing in—the inshore bite usu...
California Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Lingcod, Halibut, and More
Oct 29, 2025Artificial Lure here—your boots-on-the-deck source for today’s fishing scene up and down the California coast, Pacific waters. Let’s get right to the good stuff, with details today, October 29, 2025.
First, let’s talk **weather and tides**. According to Weather NorCal, we woke up to clear skies, light offshore breezes and another classic crisp autumn morning—mild conditions, great for early runs inshore or offshore. Tides4Fishing lists low tide early at 4:17 AM, rolling into a high at 9:40 AM, and another low at 3:45 PM. **Sunrise hit at 7:29 AM, sunset will be at 6:09 PM**. If you’re planning those surf s...
Bluefin Bonanza, Rockfish Rally, and Halibut Hotspots - Your October 28th, 2025 California Fishing Report
Oct 28, 2025Good morning anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your October 28th, 2025 Pacific Ocean, California fishing report. First, today’s tides are favorable for morning action: you’ve got a low tide at 3:27am, high at 8:40am, and then another low at 2:49pm, so plan your trips around those moving waters for best bite. Sunrise is at 7:28am and sunset at 6:10pm, giving you solid daylight to work both the dawn and dusk bites according to Tide-Forecast.com.
Weatherwise, it’s a mild fall morning on the coast—expect light winds, patchy clouds, and calm seas, which is perfect fo...
California Coastline Delivers Hot Offshore and Nearshore Action - Lively Fishing Report for October 27th, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025. We’re on the dawn patrol, just past sunrise at 7:27 AM, so let’s get right into what’s happening out here on the water.
**Weather and Tides:**
Today feels classic autumn coastal—cool, light early fog giving way to clear skies as a high-pressure system starts building in. Surface temps are sitting comfortably in the low 60s. According to Tide-Forecast, we’ve got a mixed tidal day with a low at 2:40 AM, a high at 7:49 AM, another low at 1:55 PM, and our final...
California Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Rockfish, Bluefin, Wahoo Biting Strong on October 26, 2025
Oct 26, 2025Artificial Lure here with your fresh Pacific bites for Sunday, October 26th, 2025. It’s early—just past 7:20 AM—and the coastal vibe is alive with anglers working both piers and offshore. Let’s get into what’s happening today along our California Pacific shoreline.
We kick off with a check on the tides. For Ocean Beach, sunrise hit at 7:29AM and sunset will be 6:17PM. High tide peaked at 3:42AM at 4.31 ft. We’re riding out a low tide around 7:39AM at 3.63 ft, then expect another big high at 1:26PM topping 5.49 ft, before dropping to a skinny 0.22 ft at 8:54PM. T...
Killer Offshore Tuna and Inshore Rockfish Bites Along the California Coast
Oct 25, 2025Artificial Lure checking in with your Saturday, October 25th, Pacific Ocean fishing report for California. Weather’s sitting in the mid-60s along the coast this morning—clear skies, just the lightest breeze, calm swells and ideal conditions for early bites. Sunrise is at 7:25 AM, sunset at 6:14 PM, so you’ve got a full window for action, especially with the first high tide cresting at 6:17 AM and evening highs returning at 7:31 PM according to Tide Forecast. We’re working with moderate tidal movement, which keeps fish active and feeding, especially tight to inshore structure and kelp beds.
Boat counts f...
West Coast Weekend Bite: Tuna, Lings, and More off California Shores
Oct 24, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025. If you’re heading out this morning, first light hit around 7:26 AM, and sunset is clocking in at 6:21 PM. Weather’s sitting mild across most of the coast, early fog rolling off, burning away by midmorning, and we’re looking at a light west swell around 3-6 feet. That means comfortable runs offshore and workable surf for those on the beaches.
Tidal swings today are decent, with the morning low around 5:54 AM followed by a strong late morning high at 11:47 AM, and another low just before...
Thursday Pacific Fishing Report: Rockfish Blitz, Offshore Tuna Bonanza, and Kelp Line Bass
Oct 23, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 23, 2025 Pacific Ocean, California fishing report.
First light hit at 7:23AM today and we’ll have sun until 6:16PM. The skies are fair up and down the coast, with a light morning breeze rising mild through midday. Tides start with a high at 5:03AM just off the flats—running through a midday low at 11:14AM, then picking up again with an evening high at 6:07PM. On the water now, there’s a little leftover swell but nothing that should knock you off anchor unless you’re way out near the islands, so get afte...
Tide and Weather Insights for California's Fall Fishing Bonanza
Oct 22, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Pacific Ocean California fishing report—the lowdown straight from the docks, the tides, and the reels.
**Tidal report first:** Today, our coast wakes to a high tide at 4:31 AM, receding to a low at 10:33 AM. There’s another high rolling in at 5:26 PM, with a low around 11:49 PM. If you want to fish moving water—which always seems to fire up the bite—you’ve got prime windows right around the tide changes. Sunrise was 7:22 AM, with sunset coming early at 6:18 PM. That late afternoon push coincides with the incoming t...
Title: West Coast Fishing Report: Rocking the Islands, Crushing the Farallons, and Chasing Trophy Bass
Oct 21, 2025Welcome in, west coast crew—it’s Artificial Lure with your no-BS, straight-shooting Pacific Ocean fishing report for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Let’s get you dialed in from the Channel Islands up to the Farallons, with all the details you need to bend a rod today.
## Weather & Tides
Mother Nature’s serving up another calm day—skies are clear, seas are flat, and you should expect mild winds throughout most of the coast. Sunrise clocks in at 7:21am, sunset at 6:19pm, so you’ve got a solid window to make things happen. Tide’s a non-issue today, with a subtle...
Monday's Coastal Forecast: Bluefin Bonanza, Halibut Hot Spots, and Tidal Tactics for Cali Anglers.
Oct 20, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Monday, October 20th, 2025. Today’s shaping up beautifully along the coast, with moderate offshore breezes in the early morning and building into the afternoon, keeping the marine layer light and visibility excellent. Sunrise is at 7:02 AM with sunset at 6:12 PM, so you’ve got over eleven hours to work the tides and chase some fin.
Tides are prime for action. According to Tide-Forecast, today’s low roll comes in at 2:49 AM at a bit over 1 foot, surging up to a 5.8-foot high at 9:02 AM—that’ll spark baitfish m...
Tide Times, Tuna Bites, and Trophy Fishing: Your California Coastal Update
Oct 19, 2025Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to for California fishing updates. Today, October 19, 2025, we're looking at a beautiful day on the Pacific Ocean. The tide times for California start with a high tide at 2:42 AM and another at 3:25 PM, with low tides at 8:46 AM and 9:41 PM. Sunrise is at 7:19 AM, and sunset will be at 6:22 PM.
Recently, the Bay Area has seen some great catches. The California Dawn II brought in 56 Lingcod and 280 Rockfish, while the Sea Wolf had 46 Lingcod and 230 Rockfish. Down in San Diego, Fisherman's Landing reported excellent tuna fishing, with vessels like the Dolphin...
California's Coast Fishing Report: October 18, 2025 - Rockfish, Halibut, and More Biting Strong
Oct 18, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 18th, 2025 fishing report for the Pacific waters stretching along California’s coast.
Sunrise hit us at 7:18 AM and we’ll see sunset at 6:23 PM. Today’s tides: the first high was at 1:58 AM, low tide at 8:09 AM, then another high at 2:36 PM, and an evening low at 8:55 PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Mild winds and gentle swells are expected, overall pretty flat seas by fall standards—prime conditions for anglers looking to work both the inshore kelp beds and head a bit deeper.
October fall transition is showing its teeth wi...
California's Tuna Frenzy: Reel In the Action with Artificial Lure's Fishing Report
Oct 17, 2025Good morning anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Friday, October 17th fishing report for the Pacific waters off California.
Let's talk tides first. San Diego's looking at a high tide rolling in around 1:44 PM at about 5 feet, with lows early morning and evening. Up in Pacifica, we've got a morning high at 9:05 AM hitting over 7 feet, then another decent push at 8:58 PM. These transition periods are prime feeding times, so plan accordingly.
Weather's shaping up nicely after that rough spell we had with those three tropical systems. We're looking at comfortable 80-degree...
Autumn Abundance on the SoCal Coast: Rockfish, Tuna, and More!
Oct 15, 2025Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting for October 15, 2025, with your latest fishing pulse from the California Pacific coast—straight from San Diego up past the Channel Islands, out to where the ocean meets the horizon.
**Let’s jump right in with the weather and tidal swings.** Today’s sunrise is at 7:15 AM with sunset at 6:27 PM. Expect mostly clear skies early, pockets of marine layer burning off by mid-morning, and a light onshore breeze picking up through the afternoon—classic fall coastal conditions. The first low tide already hit at 5:54 AM with a high rolling in at 11:39...
"California Coast Fishing Bonanza: Tuna, Halibut, and More in Autumn's Bounty"
Oct 12, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
Let’s start with the **tide and sunlight**: high tide hit the coast around 8:19 AM today, with another low due about 2:35 PM, and the next high at 9:35 PM. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM and sunset’s at 6:31 PM, so prime morning and late afternoon periods lined up well with those tide changes. Cooler fall weather and some light marine layer gave us classic autumn California ocean conditions, with just a puff of wind to keep things interesting according to Tide-Forecast.com.
On the **fish...
California Coast Fishing Report: Tuna, Halibut, and More for the Weekend Ahead
Oct 11, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 11th, 2025 fishing report for California’s Pacific Coast.
The weather’s mild up and down the California coastline this morning. According to Pacific Text Briefing Package, winds are moderate, so expect a gentle chop but nothing fierce for those heading offshore. Sunrise hit at 7:11am, and sunset’ll come at 6:33pm. Tides are running low at 2:03am, cresting to a high at 7:23am—perfect early window for working the kelp beds and rocky points. A slack low follows at 1:36pm before another high at 8:36pm, so plan your bite windows accordingly. These ar...
October 10 California Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Tides, Bites, and Hot Spots for the Weekend
Oct 10, 2025Artificial Lure here with your October 10, 2025, California Pacific coast fishing report. Sunrise dropped in at 7:10 this morning and lines can stay wet all the way through a gorgeous sunset at 6:34 this evening, giving us great light for an all-day bite. Weather’s behaving—chilly early but calm, and fog burning off for clear skies by midday.
Tides are steady today: we started with a high at 6:31am, so the early risers got to cast into a pushing tide, which always perks up the fish close to structure and in river mouths. There’s another low at 12:42pm—prime time for...
Autumn Abundance: Rockfish, Lingcod & Halibut Bite Hot on California's Pacific Coast
Oct 08, 2025Good morning, this is Artificial Lure, your local angling expert, bringing you the October 8, 2025, fishing report for California’s Pacific coast.
We’re coming off an active bite with prime fall conditions in Southern and Central California. Sunrise hit at 7:08 AM, with sunset at 6:37 PM, so you’ve got a pretty classic autumn window to work the waters. Tidal charts from Tide-Forecast.com put the first high tide at 4:55 AM, low tide at 11:04 AM, followed by another high at 5:46 PM – almost textbook tides to fish moving in and out[2].
Weather-wise, it’s classic early October along the coast...
California Coast Fishing Report: Mackerel, Halibut, and Offshore Tuna Blitz
Oct 05, 2025You’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, and here’s your fresh-off-the-water California Pacific Coast fishing report for Sunday, October 5, 2025.
We’re waking up to a classic early fall scene: light Santa Ana winds have cooled, seas are glassy, and water temps along Newport Beach are holding in the mid-60s. Today’s tide for much of the coast is a morning low at 3:43 AM, rising to a chunky high at 10:05 AM just after sun-up (sunrise at 7:09 AM, sunset at 6:46 PM). We’ve got a waxing gibbous moon peeking up at 6:01 PM—perfect for that late-afternoon bite. Weather reports show...
California Coastal Fishing Report - Tides, Catches, and Hot Spots for October 4th, 2025
Oct 04, 2025Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in California's Pacific waters. Today, October 4th, 2025, the tides are looking great for some prime fishing spots. You've got high tides at 1:43 AM and 2:06 PM, with low tides at 8:01 AM and 8:21 PM (Tide Forecast). Sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 6:43 PM.
Recent catches at 22nd Street Landing include a mix of Calico Bass, Whitefish, and Sheephead. For the adventurous, the California Delta is seeing a rise in Striped Bass activity, particularly with crawfish-colored baits (Westernbass.com).
For those targeting bass...
Fishing the NorCal Coast: Rockfish, Lingcod, and Offshore Tuna Bonanza
Oct 03, 2025Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California, fishing report for Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
We’re rolling into prime fall conditions, and the ocean’s been generous. The morning kicked off with mild, cool temps along the coast and a marine layer holding in spots, clearing by midday. Winds are still a factor this week—expect a 5-10 knot breeze early, bumping up in the afternoon, especially near exposed points and capes. Water color remains good and clarity is excellent, especially off Monterey and near local kelp lines.
According to Tide-Forecast.com, Pacifica will see a...
Kickoff of White Sturgeon Season: Catch-and-Release Fishing in California's Waterways
Oct 01, 2025Hey there, folks. I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in California. Today, October 1st, 2025, we're kicking off the white sturgeon sport fishing season, and it's all about catch-and-release in the ocean, San Francisco Bay, Delta, and more.
Tide times today are looking good: first high tide at 10:55 AM and second low tide at 5:09 PM. Sunrise is at 7:01 AM, and sunset's at 6:48 PM. Weather's been calm, perfect for getting out on the water.
Recently, we've seen some great catches offshore. The **Dolphin** AM caught 75 Rockfish, 42 Sculpin, and more. For bass, especially in shallower...
"Rockfish, Tuna, and Calicos: California's Coastal Fishing Bonanza"
Sep 28, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 28th, Pacific Ocean California fishing report. Sunrise hit at 6:59 a.m., sunset rolls in at 6:53 p.m. Tide-wise, we started off with a low at 3 a.m., high water peaked at 8:17 this morning, and the next low’s due at 2:28 this afternoon, so we expect that classic mid-morning bump in bite followed by another push just before dusk, which should line up perfectly for the evening fishermen, especially around the kelp beds and rocky structure.
Weather across much of coastal California is classic fall—cool mornings in the mid-60s rising to l...
Big Bites, Limit Catches, and Tidal Trends - Your Pacific Coast Fishing Update
Sep 27, 2025Pacific tides are in our favor this Saturday, September 27th. We saw a low tide in the early morning around 2:22 AM, followed by a high at 7:39 AM—the perfect time to be out working jigs tight to structure or drifting a live bait near the kelp. Another low rolls in at 1:45 PM, and sunset’s set for 6:54 PM, giving us plenty of cooling, productive light into those evening hours. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and it’s shaping up to be a crisp, partly cloudy morning with stable barometric pressure—ideal for all you early risers looking for a hot bite, especial...
Duration: 00:04:29Late Summer Slam: SoCal Islands Unleash Tuna, Halibut, and Bass Bonanza
Sep 26, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California, fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025.
We’re heading into early fall, but the bite is still screaming summertime up and down the coast. Let’s start with conditions: sunrise came in at 7:01 AM this morning, with sunset dialed for 7:00 PM. Tides are showing some solid swings—high tide rolled through at 2:39 AM and again at 1:36 PM, with low at 7:35 AM and a second drop at 8:53 PM. That’s a good bit of movement, setting up both early morning and mid-afternoon windows for prime action, with a tidal coefficient up near 70...
Calif Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Tides, Tuna, Kelp Bite Heats Up 09/24/2025
Sep 24, 2025Artificial Lure here, reporting live with today’s fishing conditions and action for the California Pacific coast, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Let’s talk tides first—today we saw a pre-dawn high tide at 5:55AM, dropping to a late morning low at 11:53AM, then rising again to a high at 6:35PM. These mixed tides have energized early morning and evening bites, so plan your casts for dawn and dusk. Sunrise was at 6:55AM and sunset will hit at 6:59PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work the kelp lines or hunt offshore for the big pelagics, according to Tide-Forecast.com.
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Late September Sizzle: Rockfish, Tuna & More Off the Pacific Coast
Sep 20, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific coast fishing report for September 20th, 2025, covering the salty stretches in and around California’s mighty Pacific. Let’s get right to what matters most—conditions, catches, baits, and those prime hot spots.
First light came in at 6:51 AM today, with the sun planning a dip at 7:05 PM. We just had a high tide at 3:26 AM, swinging to a low at 9:30 AM, so as you’re heading out this morning, you’ll be riding that outgoing tide—a prime window for many of our favorite nearshore species, then we see another high at 3:40 PM...
California Coast Fishing Report: Tuna, Rockfish, and Fall Bounty
Sep 19, 2025Good morning, anglers – this is Artificial Lure reporting on the Pacific Ocean fishing scene up and down the California coast for Friday, September 19th, 2025.
First off, the skies are clear and summer-strong with that gentle early fall crispness, and the Pacific’s keeping it simple for us: sunrise is at 6:51 AM and sunset’s at 7:07 PM. The tides are running classic autumn form: the first high hits at 2:45 AM, first low at 8:47 AM, the afternoon high at 2:51 PM, and we’ll close out the evening with a low tide at 9:08 PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. That afternoon tide swing is prime for t...
Late-Summer Slam: Pacific Coast Fishing Report for 9/17/2025
Sep 17, 2025Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s fishing report for California’s Pacific Coast, Wednesday, September 17, 2025—let’s get straight into the action. It’s a classic late-summer morning: sunrise popped at 6:49 AM, and folks, it’s shaping up for a solid bite till sunset at 7:10 PM. The tidal swing is subtle, with a low at 7:09 AM, peaking again around 12:46 PM, and falling off into the evening low by 7:07 PM according to Tide-Forecast. That mid-morning to early afternoon push should have predator fish more active along structure and kelp lines.
Weather’s fair all up and down the coast—mild tem...
Sunny Skies, Hot Bites Offshore - California Coast Fishing Report for September 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025Artificial Lure here with your September 14th, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report. Sunrise splashed across the water at 6:46am, and you can cast until sunset at 7:15pm. Weather’s holding steady: clear skies, mild breeze, and flat calm seas—local captains have called it “gorgeous, beautiful weather all day today,” which means prime fishing conditions.
Today’s tidal swings are textbook: expect low tide at 4:07am and again at 3:49pm, with high tides around 9:29am and 10:51pm. If you’re working the morning bite, that high tide pushes bait toward structure right around breakfast. Afternoon slack water can make the bot...
California Coast Fishing Update: Tuna, Bass, and More on the Bite
Sep 13, 2025Good morning, anglers. Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Ocean fishing report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025. We’ve got stable late-summer conditions, an active bite, and prime window for targeting both inshore and offshore species.
First, let’s check the tides for the Los Angeles/Long Beach coast. High tide rolled in at 3:07 AM at about 3.2 feet, with a low tide at 6:47 AM just as sun rose at 6:35 AM. Another high tide peaks at 1:51 PM hitting 5.6 feet, then drops out to 0.4 feet by 10:05 PM. Sunset today is right at 7:01 PM. Those strong midday highs and evening lows mean...
Late Summer Swells and Tunas Biting on the California Coast
Sep 12, 2025Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Coastal Fishing Report for Friday, September 12, 2025.
We’re rolling into the last stretch of summer, and the Pacific has been generous after the mild pass of Hurricane Lorena off Baja. That system brought some gentle rain but, according to Tailhunter Sportfishing in La Paz, it left the waters surprisingly calm and quick to settle—excellent news for us all. Southern California saw typical late-summer temps, pushing the mid-90s, but real-feel is sticky—count on high humidity if you’re headed out. Tides today are on the mellow side: lo...
Late Summer Bounty: California's Pacific Coast Fishing Report
Sep 10, 2025Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Coast fishing report for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
We’re waking up to clear skies along much of the coastline, with a gentle northwest breeze building through the afternoon, peaking at 10 to 15 knots. Seas are running moderate—mostly 4 to 6 feet offshore, with the high-pressure ridge bringing stable weather, ideal for a full day on the water, especially before stiffer winds and heavier swells arrive later this week according to the Ocean Prediction Center. Sunrise hit us at 6:43 a.m. and sunset will roll in at 7:21 p.m.; plenty of daylight for anglers looking to c...
California Coastal Fishing Update: Salmon, Rockfish, and Tuna Bite Heating Up
Sep 07, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California angling update for Sunday, September 7th, 2025. We’re rolling in on the tail of a hot salmon run, riding some big tides, and enjoying a classic California late-summer pattern. Let’s get right to it.
**Sunrise hit at 6:34 a.m. with sundown coming at 7:14 p.m. in Ventura, and not much different up the coast. Right now, we have huge tidal swings, with a high tide mid-morning just over five feet and another around 10 p.m. Peaks like this mean strong currents and active fish, especially right at the change. Tide...
Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Tuna, Yellowtail, and More Bites Heating Up
Sep 06, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your September 6, 2025, California Pacific Coast fishing report. Right now, we’re looking at gentle variable winds under 10 knots and light seas running about 4 to 6 feet out past the kelp beds. Cloud cover is patchy early, burning off mid-morning, with a pleasant high in the upper 70s expected by afternoon. Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM, and we’re set to lose the light at 7:28 PM. The moon rises just after 7, which could get things lively for those on the late bite.
Tides are moderate today. High tide came through at 3:21 AM and again at 3:20 PM. Low...
Early Fall Fishing Frenzy: Tuna Stampede, Rockfish Rally, and Inshore Bounty in Cali's Pacific
Sep 05, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.
First light hit at 6:38AM and you’ve got sunlight until 7:29PM, so there’s plenty of time to get out on the water. We’re in a moderate tidal swing today—high tides coming at 2:32AM and 2:24PM, with lows at 8:39AM and 8:45PM, according to tide-forecast.com. Out by Pacifica, expect a slightly later morning high and some nice evening push, making those changeovers prime windows for active fish and strong current.
Weather’s mild—a steady marine layer in the morning...
Late Summer Fishing Bonanza Off California's Coasts
Sep 03, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Today’s sunrise hit at 6:37am and sunset will wrap things up at 7:32pm according to Tide-Forecast.com. Tides are mellow with a low at 6:57am, a small high at 12:13pm, and another low at 6:40pm, which means currents are on the slower side and best bite windows should be just as the new tide rolls in or out. Tidal coefficients are low, so expect modest flows—ideal for subtle bait presentations and extra finesse[2][8].
Weather’s typical late-summer California: cool morning marine layer...
Anglers Ahoy! Tuna Offshore, Bass Inshore - Your California Fishing Report for September 3rd, 2025
Sep 03, 2025Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd, 2025 Pacific Ocean California fishing report. Let’s get to what matters: sunrise was at 6:37 AM, sunset at 7:32 PM, setting us up with long, prime daylight for chasing the bite. The weather is classic early September—mild mornings with a touch of mist, building to clear, bright conditions and highs in the mid-70s to low-80s along the coast. Winds are gentle, picking up to about 10 knots by the afternoon—perfect for both inshore and offshore runs.
Tides today are mellow: low at 6:57 AM, a “high” right around lunchtime at 12:13 PM, and a late...
SoCal Coastal Bite: Offshore Tuna, Inshore Perch, and Kelp-Dwelling Yellows
Aug 31, 2025This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025.
We’re kicking off the day under partly cloudy skies, mild summer warmth, and a light morning breeze—a classic SoCal coastal morning. Sunrise hit at 6:34 AM with sunset set for 7:37 PM, giving anglers a healthy window for action. Tides are playing out as follows: a low at 4:17 AM, a high at 9:33 AM, another low at 3:58 PM, and the late high coming in at 10:57 PM, according to tide-forecast.com. That means anglers should plan their prime-time bites for just before and after those tide swin...
California Coastal Fishing Report: Tuna Surprise, Salmon Returns, and Inshore Action
Aug 30, 2025Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure checking in with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The region is greeting us with a beautiful late-summer morning; *sunrise came at 6:33AM* and you can expect sunset at 7:38PM according to Tide-Forecast. Today the tides are serving subtle changes for inshore planning: low tide at 3:29AM, high tide at 8:53AM, another low at 3:12PM, and a modest evening high at 10:08PM. With only minor swings (peaking at 0.26 ft. tonight), don’t expect much tide-driven current for surf fishing, but pay close attention—slack tide windows can mean fish settle into s...
Socal Fishing Report: Tuna Frenzy, Kelp Bed Bass, and Rockfish Limits on the North Coast
Aug 29, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025.
First light hit at 6:32 AM today, with sunset set for 7:40 PM. Tidal movements have been gentle: we got a low tide at 2:47 AM, a modest high tide at 8:19 AM, then another low at 2:36 PM and a final high at 9:22 PM. This cycle offers prime bite windows right around sunup and dusk, with fish moving to feed on shifting currents according to Tide-Forecast.com.
Cloud cover was light this morning, with calm seas and a gentle westerly breeze—classic late summer in SoCal, making co...
California Fishing Report: Tides, Bites, and Hot Spots for August 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-sand, salt-on-the-hands fishing report for August 28, 2025, covering California's Pacific shores. Whether you’re casting from a boat or just walking the jetty, here’s what you need to know for making the most of today’s bite.
First up, let’s set the tidal and solar scene. According to tide-forecast.com, the first low tide hit at 2:09 AM, high tide peaked at 7:50 AM, the afternoon low slid in at 1:58 PM, and the evening high will cap the day at 8:33 PM. Sunrise was at 6:31 AM and sunset wraps up at 7:41 PM. That twilight bite should b...
Pacific Coast Fishing Report August 2025: Tuna, Halibut, and Dorado Bites Sizzle Across SoCal
Aug 27, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Coast fishing report for August 27, 2025, covering what’s biting in California waters up and down the coast—from San Diego through Huntington Beach and all the way up toward the Bay.
Today’s bite shaped up with a solid summer forecast. Sunrise hit at 6:30 am and sunset rolls in at 7:43 pm, giving us hefty daylight hours with mild early-morning temps and that classic late-August warmth cruising in by midday. Tides today ran low at 1:27 am, peaked high at 7:13 am, dropped again around 1:18 pm, and finished up at another high at 7:54 pm according to Tid...
California Coast Fishing Report: Limits of Rockfish, Tuna, and Kelp Calicos
Aug 24, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
First light snuck up at 6:28AM, and we’ll see the sun set tonight at 7:47PM. With a calm morning breaking, anglers found a nice window before the wind picked up in the afternoon. Right now, there’s a pronounced tide swing: high at 5:28AM and again at 5:34PM, with lows mid-morning at 11:32AM and near midnight. According to Tide-Forecast, that big tidal coefficient means strong currents—perfect conditions for drift fishing or pinning bait on the edge of a kelp paddy.
Weathe...
Late Summer Bite Report for California's Pacific Coast
Aug 23, 2025Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Conditions are setting up just about perfect for a late-summer bite, so let’s dive right in.
Out on the water, *the weather's been as classic as it gets this week*—mild offshore winds have kept the nearshore chop down, with air temps hovering in the mid-60s to low-70s. It’s mostly clear this morning, making for beautiful visibility, and the marine layer rolled off right after dawn, which was at 6:27 a.m. Sunset tonight is at 7:49 p.m.—prime opportunities for both ear...