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Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Welcome 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...

Artificial 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...

Hey 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...

Artificial 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...

Good 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...

Good 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Good 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...

You’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...

Hey 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...

Hey 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...

Hey 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...

Artificial 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...

Pacific 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...

This 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...

Artificial 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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Artificial 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...

Good 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Good 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...

Good 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

This 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

This 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...

Good 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial 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...

Artificial Lure here with your California Pacific Coast fishing report for August 22, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off at 6:26AM and anglers are enjoying a long summer day with sunset set at 7:50PM. Up and down the coast, the weather is prime—clear skies, mild temps in the mid-70s, and a gentle marine layer early that’s burning off fast. Tides are shifting quick today: high tide at 4:01AM, low tide at 10:05AM, another high at 3:48PM, then dropping again after dark. Surf is gentle in most major beach zones, and the high tidal coefficient means strong tidal movement—expect curren...

Artificial Lure here with your live Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025!

Clear skies and mild early-morning temps greeted anglers up and down the coast today. Sunrise was at 6:24 AM and sunset will linger until 7:53 PM, giving you prime daylight hours to work the water. Tides started with a modest high at 2:12 AM, dropped low at 8:20 AM, another push to high at 1:43 PM, and end with an evening low at 8:15 PM per Tide-Forecast.com. Those changing tides mean your bite windows are best in the early morning and just after lunch.

Let’s ge...

Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Today's sunrise hit at 6:21am, sunset will drop at 7:57pm. Tides are playing a classic summer rhythm: expect a low at 5:13am, a high pushing in at 10:41am, and another low at 5:05pm. That steady exchange will drive the bait inshore, peak fishing windows right around those tide changes. Weather’s settled—cool, marine layer lifting by mid-morning, and the breeze is light until the afternoon.

Let’s talk fish activity. It's been a banner week offshore: Bluefin tuna are flooding the counts with 2...

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...

Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for May 4, 2025, coming at ya from the beautiful California coast!

The ocean's calling today, folks, and I've got the lowdown on what's biting and where you should be casting your lines.

First up, let's talk about what's been happening on the water. The latest reports from May 2 show we've been seeing decent catches of Rockfish, Lingcod, and Sheephead along the SoCal coast. Some lucky anglers have even been pulling in Yellowtail, which is always a thrill this time of year.

Now for...

Fishin' Report for Saturday, May 3, 2025
by Artificial Lure

Mornin' anglers! Your old pal Artificial Lure here with the latest on what's bitin' in our SoCal waters. It's a beautiful May morning, though we're still dealing with some challenging conditions along parts of our coast.

Down in Oceanside, things have slowed considerably since last month. Bill Litchfield reports that water's been murky from rain runoff and that pesky red tide has shown up[2]. The city's pumping sand onto the beach, which isn't helping water clarity either. Inshore you might pick up a few perch, but the...

Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your May 2nd fishing report for California's Pacific waters.

The early May action is heating up along our beautiful coastline! Reports from SoCal piers indicate surfperch and croakers are still biting well in the shallows, while mackerel and sardines are providing excellent top-water action[1].

Up north, yesterday's reports show Berkeley boats are having a stellar halibut season. The California Dawn brought in 17 halibut and 4 striped bass, while California Dawn II landed 23 halibut (up to 14 pounds) and 10 striped bass. Right Hook's half-day trip yielded 8 halibut[2]. Bodega Bay's New Sea Angler is...

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your morning fishing report for April 30, 2025, along the California coast.

The sun's just coming up over the Pacific at 6:15 AM, with sunset expected around 7:45 PM, giving us a full day on the water. We've got partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s, and a light westerly breeze at 5-7 knots - pretty ideal conditions if you ask me.

Tide's coming in this morning with a high around 10:30 AM, followed by a low tide mid-afternoon. That morning incoming tide should create some nice movement to activate the...

Fishing Report for April 23, 2025
Pacific Ocean, California

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your latest saltwater fishing report for the California Pacific coast.

Today we’re looking at fair spring conditions. The morning started crisp with a light marine layer, but by mid-morning, skies are expected to turn partly sunny. Air temperatures will hover in the upper 50s and low 60s along the coast, with light winds trending northwest. Sunrise was at 6:15 am and sunset will be around 7:45 pm. The tide today features a low just after sunrise, pushing into a mi...

Artificial Lure here with your Monday fishing report for the California Pacific coast.

Conditions are shaping up nicely today. Sunrise came up at about 6:20 AM, with sunset expected around 7:40 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work those beaches, jetties, and harbors. Early morning saw a light marine layer but otherwise clear skies, with calm winds following a mild overnight. Tides today are moderate, with a mid-morning incoming tide that should have inshore species on the move and feeding. Expect a soft outgoing tide around midday, which is usually prime for halibut and surf species to push up.<...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with today’s fishing report for the Pacific Ocean, California, Sunday, April 20, 2025.

We’re rolling into another beautiful spring week along the coast. Sunrise this morning was right around 6:20 am and sunset will be about 7:40 pm, giving you a nice long window for wetting a line. Weather’s mild, with clear skies and just a light ocean breeze making for comfortable fishing conditions all day.

Tidal action today is moderate, with a low tide in the early morning hours, swinging toward a solid afternoon high. This incomi...

This is Artificial Lure with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Saturday, April 19, 2025.

First light came at about 6:20 a.m., and sunset is expected right around 7:40 p.m. The weather has been classic spring coastal—partly cloudy, with temps starting in the high 50s and topping out in the upper 60s. Winds are light from the northwest, staying under 10 knots for most of the day, so the surf is manageable and makes for good fishing conditions. Tidal movement features an early morning high tide followed by a dropping tide through most of the morning. This kind of sw...

Artificial Lure here with your April 18, 2025 fishing report for California’s Pacific coast. The conditions are shaping up for an excellent spring bite, so if you’ve got the itch to wet a line, now’s the time.

First, let’s talk weather. We’re enjoying mild spring temperatures across the coast with highs in the low 60s and light winds out of the northwest, typical for this time of year. Skies started off cloudy this morning but are burning off for a partly sunny afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:19 a.m., with sunset hitting right around 7:38 p.m. Tidal move...

Fishing report for April 16th, 2025, straight from the California coast. This is Artificial Lure with an on-the-water update from the Pacific Ocean.

We kicked off the morning with a 6:23 am sunrise and can expect sunset around 7:33 pm. The early tide was moderate, peaking high at 8:15 am and dropping through mid-morning, which set up prime conditions for those targeting structure and drop-offs. Weather has been classic spring—foggy at dawn, clearing by late morning into bright skies, with light wind and a gentle swell that’s been kind for both kayak and surf fishers.

Fish activity saw a bu...

Good morning, anglers! Here’s your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for Monday, April 14, 2025. The weather and conditions are shaping up nicely for some quality time at the water.

The tides today are favorable, with a high tide around 9:12 AM and a low tide at 3:45 PM, giving you a good window to work both slack and moving waters. The sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and the sunset will be at 7:35 PM, offering plenty of daylight for fishing. Expect clear skies with highs in the mid-60s, and a light breeze from the northwest at 5-10 mph, providing smooth casting co...

Good morning, anglers! If you're planning to cast a line today, here's your Pacific Ocean fishing update for the waters off California as of Sunday, April 13, 2025.

The weather is looking cooperative with clear skies and temperatures ranging between the mid-50s and low-70s along the coast. Winds are mild, coming out of the northwest at around 8-12 knots. High tide is expected at 10:23 AM, with a low tide at 4:47 PM. Sunrise this morning was at 6:27 AM, and sunset will grace us at 7:29 PM, giving you plenty of daylight for your fishing adventures.

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Today, April 12, 2025, fishing along the Pacific Ocean coast of California promises excellent opportunities, especially for surf anglers and nearshore fishing enthusiasts. With sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM, there’s ample daylight to enjoy the waters. Weather conditions are mild with temperatures averaging in the mid-60s°F and light winds, creating favorable conditions for fishing.

The tidal schedule plays an important role in today’s fishing strategy. Low tide is early this morning, providing an opportunity to fish the troughs and structure exposed by the receding water. The incoming tide later in the morning will bring preda...

Today's fishing report for the Pacific Ocean along the California coast offers fantastic opportunities for anglers of all levels. With the sun rising at approximately 6:32 AM and setting around 7:31 PM, there’s plenty of daylight to get on the water. Tides are following a moderate low-to-high pattern today, with low tide around 6:00 AM and high tide peaking at about 12:20 PM, setting ideal conditions for fishing near both surf and structure.

The weather is cooperative, with mild temperatures in the range of 55–65°F. A light ocean breeze of 5–10 mph is expected, keeping conditions comfortable. The water temperature inshore is averagi...