The grounds
Southern California fishing spots, port by port
Pick your harbor to see its story, the fish you can chase leaving the dock, the banks and islands within range, and when the bite turns on. The whole coast, port by port.
Nine ports
Pick your port
Santa Barbara
Kelp, the front side of the islands, and the season's first warm-water push.
Explore this port →Channel Islands Harbor
The launch pad for Anacapa, Santa Cruz and the island bite.
Explore this port →Marina del Rey
Santa Monica Bay, the Redondo Canyon, and the Malibu kelp.
Explore this port →San Pedro
Horseshoe Kelp, the flats, and the channel run to Catalina.
Explore this port →Long Beach
The breakwater, the flats, and a straight shot at Catalina.
Explore this port →Newport Beach
Deep water close, the canyon and a quick jump offshore.
Explore this port →Dana Point
The 14, the 267, and Catalina's back side within reach.
Explore this port →Oceanside
Kelp off Carlsbad and a straight shot down to the 267.
Explore this port →Point Loma / San Diego
Gateway to the Coronados and the longest season in SoCal.
Explore this port →