Pacific Ocean, California Fishing Report - Daily

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Dawn broke at 6:21 a.m., with sunset coming at 7:58 p.m. Conditions are classic mid-August: early fog burning into bluebird skies, light swell, and gentle breezes by midday. The nearshore water’s been hovering around mid-60s—the recipe for an active bite.

Tidewise, it’s a mixed bag today. Expect the morning low at 4:14 a.m., followed by a moderate high at 9:48 a.m., then another low at 4:08 p.m. Top nearshore action often comes just before or after those tide swings, so pla...

This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Coast fishing report and the bite’s hot for August 15th, 2025. We’re coming off a weather window that cracked open excellent offshore tuna action, while inshore anglers got an unexpected bonus with the California Fish and Game Commission expanding groundfish opportunities through the end of 2025. You’re not gonna want to miss what’s happening out here.

Sunrise hit at 6:20 AM and we’ll ease into sunset about 7:58 PM, so you’ve got a long window to work the tides and daylight bite. Tides in most SoCal and Central Coast areas starte...

Artificial Lure here with your August 13, 2025, Pacific Ocean California coast fishing report.

Out on the water this morning, it’s already shaping up to be a classic late-summer bite. We kicked off the day with a low tide at 1:30 AM, rolling into a good high tide at 7:32 AM—then back down around lunchtime and another rise right after dark, peaking at 8:08 PM. The sun cracked the horizon at 6:18 AM and won’t duck out until 8:02 PM. Anglers can expect light to moderate winds, patchy clouds, and comfortable temps—you might want a windbreaker, but nothing too heavy. Water clarity...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your August 10th California Pacific Coast fishing report.

First light hit at 6:21 AM and sunset’s set for 8:08 PM. We’re riding a solid tide pattern today—expect a low at 6:16 AM, building to a strong 7-foot high at 12:51 PM and back down to a decent low around 6:15 PM, according to Tide-Forecast. That big noon coefficient means extra current—fish will be active and moving.

Weather-wise, it’s classic August: expect morning marine layer in spots, clearing fast to sunny skies and highs pushing mid-80s and 90s inland. Ocean temps offs...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, August 9th, Pacific Ocean California fishing report—and folks, the bite has been electric!

Let’s start with tides and weather. According to Tide-Forecast, your high tides roll in at 4:44 AM and 4:30 PM, with lows at 10:55 AM and 10:54 PM. Plan to work the moving water for best results. Weather is classic California summer: cool morning marine layer burning off to a sunny afternoon, with light west winds making it comfortable on the water. Sunrise hit 6:14 AM with sunset at 8:07 PM, giving a long window to chase those big ones.

Now, what...

Bright and early on this August 8th, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Pacific Ocean fishing report, California style. We’ve got a prime summer day ahead and the bite is shaping up to be just as hot as the weather.

Looking at today's tides along the central coast near Pacifica: low tide hit at five minutes after five this morning at just over half a foot, and we’ll see the first high tide rolling in at 11:51 AM, topping out at 6.5 feet. Second low is at 4:42 PM, and if you’re out late, the evenin...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California, fishing report for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. Anglers across SoCal and up the coast kept rods bent today, with a tide cycle favoring an action-packed bite: the first high hit at 2:21 a.m., low at 8:27 a.m., a bumping midday high at 1:31 p.m., and a gentle evening ebb at 8:09 p.m. For those timing their casts, sunrise was at 6:12 a.m. and sunset will round out at 8:10 p.m., giving plenty of daylight to chase that limit.

Weather was classic California—bluebird skies, a steady breeze, and warm but not op...

This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California, fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

We’re waking up to classic early summer coastal conditions—marine layer clouds lingering through the early morning but burning off by midday with temps ranging in the mid-60s to low 70s. The winds will stay fair, generally under 10 knots along the outer coast, making for workable conditions whether you’re fishing from shore, kayak, or boat.

Sunrise hit at 5:41am and you can expect a long day out there, with sunset not until 8:34pm. Today’s tide schedule for the Californ...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

It’s the summer solstice weekend and the action along the Cali coast is matching the long days! We’re seeing consistent early morning fog burning off to clear, sunny skies by noon, temps hovering in the comfortable mid-60s to low-70s—classic coastal weather. Winds are light in the AM, but pick up onshore in the afternoon, so plan your trips accordingly.

Today’s tides set up well for morning and late-afternoon bites: low tide hit at 6:43 AM, high at 12:20 PM, and...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’ve got classic late June conditions: calm marine layers in the morning, burning off to clear and breezy afternoons. Sunrise hit at 5:41AM, and you’ll have daylight all the way until 8:34PM—plenty of time to chase those bites. Tides today are mixed: an early low at 6:43AM, peaking at 12:20PM with a modest high, and falling out again by 6:42PM. Plan your shore or launch times to take advantage of that pushing tide just before noon for the best action—especially if you’re t...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, June 20th Pacific Ocean California fishing report. The summer bite is on, and conditions are shaping up for a big weekend on the water.

Starting with the tides: for most of coastal California, we’ve got a low tide at 5:40 AM, followed by high tide around 11:30 AM, then another low at 5:55 PM. In the Bay Area around Pacifica, expect low at 1:11 AM, high at 7:06 AM, a midday low at 12:24 PM, and a big evening high at 7:01 PM. Sunrise hit at 5:48 this morning, and sunset won’t roll in until 8:34, giving you a ni...

Artificial Lure here with your June 18, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report, made for anglers by an angler who lives and breathes these tides.

First, let's talk tides and sun. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we’re looking at a low tide early this morning at 3:40 AM, then a high tide at 9:55 AM, with another low tide at 4:19 PM and a final high right around 10:36 PM. Sunrise was at 5:41 and sunset’s coming at 8:33, so there’s plenty of light for those after-work casts. Moderate swings today mean you’ll find gamefish pushing in with the morning flood and working structur...

Hey folks, it’s Artificial Lure checking in with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for today, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Sunrise was at 5:40AM with sunset coming up at 8:32PM, giving us plenty of daylight for those long casts and deep drops. We’ve got a mixed tide kind of day—expect a low at 6:48AM (-0.6 ft), a high at 1:19PM (3.5 ft), another dip at 5:37PM (2.6 ft), and a solid nighttime high at 11:35PM (5.7 ft). That early morning low gives prime conditions for surf or shallow structure action, while the big afternoon swing should fire up the bite for ne...

Welcome to your fishing report for June 14, 2025, I’m Artificial Lure coming to you live from the edge of the Pacific, California coast. Let’s talk tides first. According to Tide-Forecast, today’s tide schedule is low at 00:07 AM, high at 7:10 AM (PDT), low at 1:33 PM, and another high at 6:43 PM—ideal for targeting change-of-tide feeders. Sunrise is at 5:40 AM, sunset at 8:32 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to find your dinner, and the weather looks to be mild and overcast—perfect for keeping fish active and anglers comfortable.

Out here, we’re just a week past the state’s firs...

G’morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here, coming at you with a fresh fishing report off the Pacific Ocean—California style.

Let’s get right into conditions. Today, June 13, 2025, is shaping up sweet. Sunrise was about 5:40am and we’ll see sunset around 8:31pm, giving us a nice long stretch for action. According to local tide charts, especially around Pacific Beach and Mission Bay, we got a low tide at 6:10am, just after sunrise, and a high tide rolling in around 12:35pm. Another low is at 4:51pm, so focus your casting around those transitions for the best bites. The weather’...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Let’s dive right into today’s conditions and the latest action along the coast.

Sunrise hit at 5:40 a.m. this morning, with sunset set for 8:30 p.m. The tides today are swinging with a high at 4:55 a.m., dropping to a low at 11:15 a.m., another bump to a 4:06 p.m. high, and a final low just after 10:30 p.m., according to Tide-Forecast.com. These moderate changes favor both morning and late afternoon bites, so plan your outings around those windows for the best luck...

This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.

First light hit at 5:40AM and sunset’s at 8:30PM, giving us plenty of time to hit the water. Tides today are swinging with a morning high at 4:55AM, dropping to a low at 11:15AM. The next high rolls in around 4:06PM, then falls off to a late low at 10:32PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. The gentle shifts will have fish on the move, especially around the turns.

Weatherwise, we’ve got the classic early June pattern: morning clouds burning off by l...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 7, 2025, report for fishing in and around the California Pacific coast.

First, sunrise greeted us at 5:41AM, with sunset expected at 8:28PM—plenty of daylight for anglers to get after it. Weather remains classic early June: cool coastal mornings, light offshore breezes, and the afternoon marine layer never far away, but visibility is crisp. Winds picked up midweek and left the nearshore waters a bit murky, according to the crew at the Pacific Ocean, California Daily Fishing Report, but overall, conditions remain very fishable.

Tides today are dynamic, starting with a...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Friday, June 6, 2025.

We’ve got a classic early summer morning shaping up along the coast. Expect light marine layer early, breaking into sunny skies and highs climbing to the mid-70s by midday. Winds are mild—5 to 10 knots out of the west—and seas are calm, making for perfect conditions whether you’re running offshore or working the kelp edges. Sunrise hit at 5:41AM and you’ll have plenty of daylight, with sunset not until 8:28PM. You’ll want to plan around the tide: your best windows are the earl...

# FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 4, 2025

Morning anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean fishing report for this fine Wednesday morning.

Let's talk tides first. Today we're looking at a mixed bag with a low tide hitting around 1:04 AM at 3.58 ft, followed by a high tide at 6:30 AM reaching 5.75 ft. We'll see another low tide at 12:28 PM coming in at 2.85 ft, and the evening high tide peaking at 7:38 ft around 7:15 PM. Sunrise was at 5:48 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:28 PM, giving us plenty of time on the water.

The bite has been...

# California Coast Fishing Report - June 1, 2025

Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report. The sun's already up at 5:43 AM with sunset expected at 8:25 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Tide-wise, we're looking at a low tide at 2:34 AM measuring 0.07 feet, followed by a high at 9:21 AM hitting 0.26 feet. Later today, expect another low at 3:47 PM and the final high at 9:29 PM around 0.23 feet.

The big news this week is that ocean salmon season is finally opening up, but only for two days - mark your calendars...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean fishing report for California, Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

Let’s kick things off with today’s tides and weather. According to Tide-Forecast.com, we've got a low tide rolling in early at 1:35 AM and a nice high tide peaking around 8:32 AM, with the next low at 2:59 PM and another high at 8:25 PM. Sunrise blessed us at 5:43 AM, and sunset will close the day at 8:24 PM. Expect mild coastal breezes and bright, warm conditions—perfect for a day on the water.

Now, let’s get into what’s biting. The...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your fresh-off-the-water narrative fishing report for the Pacific Ocean off California, Friday, May 30, 2025.

Let’s get right to the tides and weather. Down in San Diego, we started with a negative low tide early this morning at 7:08 AM, swinging up to a 3.82-foot high at 2:03 PM and settling into a moderate low at 6:16 PM. Sunrise hit at 5:42 AM, with sunset to follow at 7:50 PM. Conditions are classic May—mild marine layer burning off to bright skies and calm seas, with water temps staying warm and inviting, perfect for an active bite. Over in San...

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Southern California fishing report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 28th, 2025.

We're seeing some excellent action all along the SoCal coast right now. The water's warming up nicely, and the fish are responding. Over the past few days, the Dana Point boats have been hauling in impressive numbers of Calico Bass, with both the Clemente and Sum Fun reporting 150+ catches (including released fish). They're also finding some nice Sheephead, Whitefish, and even a few Halibut in the mix.

Up in Ventura, the white seabass bite has been...

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Memorial Day fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26, 2025!

The big news today is that night fishing has been producing excellent results across Southern California waters. Based on the weekend reports, anglers are hauling in good-sized catches during the evening hours[1].

Weather-wise, we're looking at typical late May conditions - mild temperatures with a bit of that morning marine layer burning off by mid-morning. The water temperature is holding steady, perfect for those bass that have been biting like crazy lately.

Speaking of bass, the action...

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The sun's coming up around 5:50 AM today with sunset expected at 8:05 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get out on the water. We've got cooler temperatures today compared to earlier this week, with offshore conditions showing a mixed bag, while nearshore waters remain a bit murky along most of the coast.

Recent reports show excellent action all up and down the California coast. In the north, the Pacific halibut season opened earlier this month, and anglers out of Eureka...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for May 24, 2025. Conditions up and down the coast are varied, but there’s action to be found if you know where to look.

First, the weather along the coast is generally mild today with morning marine layer giving way to sunshine by mid-morning. Temperatures are in the low to mid-60s, with light westerly winds expected to pick up to around 10 knots by afternoon. Sunrise was at 5:48 a.m., and sunset will be at 8:04 p.m. Tidal swings today feature a morning low and a midday high, making th...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for May 23, 2025, coming at you from the beautiful California coastline.

The sun's already peeking over the horizon at this hour, and we've got some promising conditions for today's fishing. Based on the latest reports, we're seeing some solid action throughout Southern California waters.

First off, the 2.5-day trip that left Fisherman's Landing on May 20th is wrapping up today, and they've been reporting good evening catches. Over at Lake Jennings, today marks the Catfish Opener with a fresh stocking of 1,500 pounds from Alpine Fishery...

Artificial Lure here, with your fresh-off-the-boat report for this fine Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.

Folks, the action is heating up all along the California coast! The early birds are already hitting the water as we speak, with sunrise about an hour ago at 5:55 AM, and we've got until about 8:15 PM before the sun dips below the horizon.

Weather's looking mighty fine today - a bit of that morning marine layer burning off to reveal sunny skies with temps in the mid-60s. We've got a light westerly breeze at 5-10 knots, making for some nice conditions out...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 19, 2025.

The bite is absolutely on fire right now along the California coast! Over the weekend, we've been seeing some stellar action that should continue today. Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light morning winds - perfect for getting out on the water.

Bass fishing has been lights out in recent days, with multiple boats reporting limits. Just this past weekend, the California Dawn out of Berkeley loaded up with 40 striped bass, including some lunkers up to 36...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, May 18th Pacific Ocean California fishing report. We’ve got cool spring weather holding along the coast with some early fog and light winds that should clear by midday. Sunrise came around 5:52 AM and sunset will hit at 7:59 PM, giving us a full day of good light to work the water.

Tides are moderate today, with a low tide in the early morning and a high swinging in during the late morning and afternoon. This means the bite should pick up as the water moves, especially around rocky structure an...

FISHING REPORT: MAY 17, 2025

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Pacific Ocean waters off California. Grab your coffee – it's 7:30 AM and we've got some fishing to discuss!

Let me tell you straight, it's been a sluggish start to the Pacific halibut season around these parts. The ocean conditions have been giving us fits lately with wind and rough water keeping most boats docked since last weekend. The water's been running dirty, and the halibut bite isn't exactly on fire right now.

Tim Klassen over at Reel Steel Sport Fi...

Artificial Lure here with your May 16, 2025, Pacific Ocean California fishing report.

Sunrise hit just before 6 AM and sunset will be just after 8 PM today, giving anglers a solid window for action. Early morning saw light coastal fog burning off by mid-morning with clear skies and temps rising into the mid-70s inland and mid-60s on the coast. Winds were mild early, picking up to 10-12 knots by noon, and seas have been relatively calm except for the afternoon chop once the breeze sets in.

Tidal swings are moderate today, with an early morning low and...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your California Pacific coast fishing report for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

We’re getting that classic late-spring weather all along the coast today. Expect marine layer in the early morning and mostly sunny skies as the day warms up. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s to low 70s along the water. Winds should stay light through the morning, but breezes will pick up after noon—plan accordingly if you’re heading offshore. Tides today show a moderate high just after sunrise and a falling tide into late morning, perfect for an early bite...

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 12, 2025. Let's talk about what's biting in our beautiful California waters.

The bite has been solid these past few days along the Southern and Northern California coasts. Down in SoCal, rockfish continue to dominate the counts. Just two days ago, the New Del Mar out of Marina Del Rey landed an impressive 425 rockfish with 76 anglers aboard their half-day morning trip. The Victory out of Long Beach brought in 330 rockfish, 165 sculpin, and some nice whitefish and sheephead on their 3/4 day run.

If you're...

Artificial Lure reporting here with your Sunday, May 11, 2025, fishing report for California's Pacific Coast. We’ve got a classic coastal morning with mild temps and patchy fog expected to burn off by late morning. Sunrise came at 5:54 AM, and you’ll get lines wet until sunset at 8:01 PM. Winds are forecast to pick up west at 8-12 knots, backing off toward evening, making the outgoing tide from midmorning through early afternoon prime for action.

Offshore action in Northern California has been hot, especially around the Bay Area. Party boats out of Berkeley and Emeryville had solid hauls just yest...

CALIFORNIA PACIFIC COAST FISHING REPORT - May 10, 2025

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday fishing report. The sun rose at 6:02 AM today and will set at 7:47 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to hit the water.

The weather's cooperating with temps in the mid-60s along the coast. We've got a moderate westerly breeze picking up in the afternoon, so morning fishing should be prime. Tide's coming in until noon with a high of 5.2 feet, then ebbing through the evening.

Fishing activity has been solid this week with rockfish being the star...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Pacific Ocean California fishing report for Friday, May 9, 2025.

First light brought a calm, cool morning, but expect the usual May marine layer to linger till midmorning, making for a slow sunrise at 5:56 AM and sunset rolling in at 7:49 PM. The tide started low at dawn, pushing up to a midday high, so anglers should look for peak feeding activity around late morning and again near dusk as the water moves.

On the weather front, we’re holding steady in the upper 60s to low 70s, with light winds ou...

Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-week fishing report for May 7th, 2025.

The sun's coming up over the Pacific right about now, rising at 6:03 AM with sunset expected around 7:50 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with today. Weather's cooperating nicely with light westerly winds and temps in the mid-60s - perfect conditions to get out on the water!

Let me tell you, the action's been heating up lately! Looking at reports from yesterday, bass fishing has been absolutely wide open in the San Francisco Bay area. Sean Hodges from J&P...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the California coast, bringing you today’s fishing update for the Pacific Ocean and surrounding waters on Monday, May 5, 2025.

We’re coming off a cooler, windier stretch, with an overnight low in the upper 50s and a high today expected in the low 70s. Water temps are ranging between 67 and 70 degrees along much of the coast. Sunrise was at 5:59 am and sunset will hit at 7:46 pm, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to wet a line.

Tidal swings are moderate today, with an early morning low follow...