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California Fishing

Everything you need to know about California Saltwater Fishing, including California Fishing reports, fishing tips and charters and guides

Charters and Guides

Guides and charter boats fishing out of California ports and cities.

Fishing/Boating Tip

Captain Don Anderson from Fish-hawk.com gives us another tip from his vast fishing experience.

Long Range California Fishing Trip

We left May 26th on the Q-105 boat out of San Diego. John Kline and John Grabosky, two of the best captains around, were in command of a six-day long range yellowtail trip to Cedros and Benitos Islands. Thirty-three people were on board plus the crew; all but three were fishing. John and I were part of the fishing group of thirty.

Praying to the Tuna Gods

Praying to the Tuna Gods, Yellowfin Tuna Fishing, Catching Yellowfins in California

All Coast Fishing Reports

West Coast fishing reports, including long range reports, updated regularly by charter captains.

B.A.R.F.

The California Fishing Web Site covering saltwater and freshwater fishing for the state of California.

Bite's On

Regular fishing reports for California from a variety of people each week from www.biteson.com.

Blue Water Expeditions

Spearfishing, sportfishing, kayaking, and enjoying the outdoors - all out of San Diego.

Department of Fish and Game

Fishing information and identification from the state government.

Fish Sniffer Online

Advertized as the West Coast's number one online fishing resource. After going through the site, I agree. Reports are up to date and discussion room is active.

Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop

Billed as "Southern California's premier saltwater tackle shop", this shop appears to have everything you need for a long fishing trip.

Fisherman's Landing

Here's a San Diego sportfishing outfit with trips from 6 hours to many days.

Fishing Charts

Fishing charts available for California and Mexico.

Fishing Hotpage

This page is devoted to providing information for fishing the many lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal areas of beautiful, sunny,  Southern California.

Free Fishing Days

California has 2 license free fishing days each year to attract new anglers.

H&M Landing

Since 1935, the oldest fishing company on the West Coast, specializing in long term trips out of San Diego.

Kayak Fishing Zone

Fishing from a kayak is easy %u2013 anyone can do it! Old or young, athletic or not, jumping on a kayak will open a new world of fishing fun. How do you get started? Try this website for all the information you need - when, where, and how. It concentrates on West Coast fishing, but the kayaking information is for all anglers.

L.A. Harbor Sportsfishing

Here are five boats out of San Pedro - complete with rates, fishing reports, and catch statistics.

Licenses and Fees

California State fees for saltwater and freshwater fishing.

Marina Del Rey Anglers

This L.A. area fishing organization puts on an annual halibut derby.  Its members work for conservation and  promise "A fun fishing club, a youth fishing program, and lots of fun fishing  jackpots/derbies/tournaments for Halibut, Calico Bass, Yellowtail, and even Marlin."  Sounds interesting!

Marin Del Rey Halibut Derby

The Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby has been held every year since 1974. On April 21st & 22nd, 2007 will be our 33rd year. The Derby is the oldest and largest fishing tournament in Southern California.

Pier Fishing in California

This fishing website is dedicated to the thousands of regulars (a.k.a. pier rats) who fish California's piers on a weekly or even daily basis.

Pier Fishing in California

This page is dedicated to the thousands of regulars (a.k.a. pier rats) who fish California's piers on a weekly or even daily basis. - Ken Jones, The Pier Fisherman

Point Lomas

Long term fishing out of San Diego form a number of great boats.

Riptide Sportfishing

Fishing for salmon, rock fish & tuna ,also provides whale watching (in season) you can experience the awesome, big, and exciting fun of whales aboard the Riptide out of Half Moon Bay.

San Diego Area Fishing Report

San Diego Sport Fishing Online gives you updated reports on area fishing.

Southern California Marlin Online

The latest marlin fishing news and information as collected by Southern California Marlin Online.

Surf Fishing in Southern California - SC Surf Fishing

SC Surf Fishing is your source for everything you need to know about surf fishing in Southern California. Check out the forum for surf fishing reports and discussions.

USA Fishing

Reports from multiple locations in California, updated several times per week, weather permitting.

West Coast Fishing Reports

Nice pictures, reports and Dock Totals from Central California.  

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