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The first signs of bluefin tuna have arrived off the San Diego coast. Long-range boats reporting fish in the 15–30 lb range near the 238 and 302 spots. Here's what you need to know.
Read More →Catalina Island yellowtail are finally showing up in force. The kelp beds are producing fish in the 8–15 lb class, with a few bigger ones in the mix. Live squid is the ticket.
Read More →Half-day and ¾-day boats up the coast from San Diego to Long Beach are putting anglers on quick rockfish limits. Copper, vermillion, and bocaccio are all biting. Great for the family.
Read More →Calico bass are aggressive right now. Learn the top soft plastics, live bait rigs, and swimbait techniques that are producing fish in the kelp this spring.
Read More →CDFW has updated white seabass regulations for 2026. New slot limits and increased bag restrictions take effect this month. Here's what anglers need to know.
Read More →Sea surface temperature charts are the most powerful tool in a fisherman's arsenal. Learn how to find temperature breaks, identify bait zones, and predict where fish will be.
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Visit bdoutdoors.com →Real-time dock totals from every major landing in Southern California. The source for daily fish counts, trip reports, and what's biting right now.
Visit socalfishreports.com →Premium fishing intelligence with SST maps, fleet reports, and spot predictions. A go-to resource for offshore anglers chasing tuna and yellowtail.
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