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Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for a Successful Pacific Fishing Trip
Published 1 year, 4 months ago
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For December 21, 2024, if you're planning to hit the Pacific Ocean off California, here's what you need to know:
### Tides and Weather
Today's tides are as follows: the first low tide is at 2:23 AM, the first high tide at 8:22 AM, the second low tide at 2:22 PM, and the second high tide at 8:39 PM. Sunrise is at 7:19 AM, and sunset will be at 4:48 PM. The weather is expected to be calm, making it a good day for fishing.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fish counts from local party boats were impressive. The "Enterprise" out of Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach brought in 240 Rockfish on a 3/4 day trip. The "Native Sun" from 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro caught 5 Sand Bass, 1 Halibut, 23 Sculpin, 18 Sheephead, and 130 Whitefish on a 3/4 day trip. The "New Del Mar" from Marina Del Rey Sportfishing had a successful half-day trip with 21 Sand Bass, 180 Sculpin, 2 Sheephead, 4 Calico Bass, and 42 Rockfish.
### Best Lures and Bait
For Rockfish and Sculpin, use jigs or live bait like anchovies or sardines. For Sand Bass and Halibut, try using plastic lures like curly tail grubs or live bait such as squid or shrimp. Sheephead are often caught using crabs or shrimp.
### Hot Spots
Head to the waters off Marina Del Rey or San Pedro for a good chance at catching Rockfish, Sculpin, and Sand Bass. The areas around kelp beds and rocky structures tend to be hot spots for these species.
### Additional Tips
Remember to check the current California ocean recreational fishing regulations. For example, the recreational fishery for Dungeness crab is open in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties until July 30, 2025, with a daily bag limit of 10 crab and a minimum size limit of 5¾ inches. Also, be mindful of the catch-and-release only rule for White Sturgeon in ocean waters.
With the right gear and knowledge of the tides, you should have a productive day out on the water. Good luck
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Tides and Weather
Today's tides are as follows: the first low tide is at 2:23 AM, the first high tide at 8:22 AM, the second low tide at 2:22 PM, and the second high tide at 8:39 PM. Sunrise is at 7:19 AM, and sunset will be at 4:48 PM. The weather is expected to be calm, making it a good day for fishing.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fish counts from local party boats were impressive. The "Enterprise" out of Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach brought in 240 Rockfish on a 3/4 day trip. The "Native Sun" from 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro caught 5 Sand Bass, 1 Halibut, 23 Sculpin, 18 Sheephead, and 130 Whitefish on a 3/4 day trip. The "New Del Mar" from Marina Del Rey Sportfishing had a successful half-day trip with 21 Sand Bass, 180 Sculpin, 2 Sheephead, 4 Calico Bass, and 42 Rockfish.
### Best Lures and Bait
For Rockfish and Sculpin, use jigs or live bait like anchovies or sardines. For Sand Bass and Halibut, try using plastic lures like curly tail grubs or live bait such as squid or shrimp. Sheephead are often caught using crabs or shrimp.
### Hot Spots
Head to the waters off Marina Del Rey or San Pedro for a good chance at catching Rockfish, Sculpin, and Sand Bass. The areas around kelp beds and rocky structures tend to be hot spots for these species.
### Additional Tips
Remember to check the current California ocean recreational fishing regulations. For example, the recreational fishery for Dungeness crab is open in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties until July 30, 2025, with a daily bag limit of 10 crab and a minimum size limit of 5¾ inches. Also, be mindful of the catch-and-release only rule for White Sturgeon in ocean waters.
With the right gear and knowledge of the tides, you should have a productive day out on the water. Good luck
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI