SoCalBluewater

Where to Fish

Where to fish offshore of Southern California: the banks, the islands, the harbors and what each month of the season brings.

Offshore fishing out of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Tuna and offshore fishing from San Pedro, Long Beach and the LA harbors. The banks and islands in range, distances and how to plan the run.

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Offshore fishing out of Orange County: Dana Point and Newport

Tuna fishing from Dana Point and Newport Beach. The banks in range, how far they are, and what to do when the fish are down south.

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Offshore fishing out of Ventura and Oxnard

Offshore and tuna fishing from Channel Islands Harbor and Ventura. The islands and banks in range, and what it takes to find tuna this far north.

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A guide to SoCal's offshore banks and spots

The 9 Mile, the 43, the 182, the 209, the 302, Tanner and Cortes. What each one is, where it sits and how far it is from your harbor.

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The SoCal tuna season, month by month

What a typical year looks like offshore of Southern California, from the first bluefin of spring to the last fish of fall. No two seasons are the same.

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Tuna fishing out of San Diego: a local guide

San Diego is the closest SoCal port to most tuna water. Where to launch, which banks are in range, sportboats vs your own boat, and when to go.

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