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Late Fall Fishing Bonanza: Limits of Tuna, Bass, and More Along the California Coast
Published 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 13, 2025 Pacific Coast fishing report, dialed straight from the docks and the water’s edge.
We’re waking up to another classic late-fall morning along the California coast—sunrise just around 6:24 a.m., with sunset landing near 4:54 p.m. The surf is clean and the breeze is light, setting the stage for a phenomenal day offshore or from shore. According to Surfline, tides for Pacific Beach show a high at 5:17 a.m. peaking at 4.8 feet, followed by a mid-morning drop and another push into the afternoon[14]. Those high tide swings will prime the bite for inshore species right against reefs, kelp beds, and rocky points.
The weather's been holding dry, but keep an eye out as forecasts hint at an approaching atmospheric river slated to bring rain and wind later this week—today’s calm means now’s the time to get out, especially before that front hits[31].
Fishing action has stayed red-hot. San Diego boats like the Pacific Queen and Highliner brought back LIMITS of bluefin tuna up to 40 pounds, with catches of yellowtail and yellowfin tuna still mixed in for multi-day rides. Smaller boats running half-day trips, like the Dolphin and Sea Watch, loaded up on rockfish, with 295 to 305 fish per morning, alongside sand bass, calico bass, sheephead, and a few halibut sprinkled in[1][13]. Up north, Marina Del Rey boats reported 530 fish on two trips: heavy on sculpin and whitefish, plus big calico bass and a mixed bag of mackerel, sand bass, and a few sheephead[9].
For lures, the bite’s been favoring **soft-plastic glide baits**, like the Berkley Chop Block, and hard swimbaits like the River2Sea S-Waver for bass, with many locals swearing by the Rebel Value Minnow jerkbait for shallow surf or inshore rocks[7][4][24]. Dropper loop rigs baited with squid or shrimp have hammered whitefish and sheephead, while cut sardines and anchovies are working for rockfish, sand bass and halibut. Tuna chasers are flying 25-30-pound flyline setups, size 2 hooks, with live sardine the top choice. Surface jigs and yo-yo iron are still drawing strikes from yellowtail[13]. Want under-the-radar results for big bass? Try the OG Clutch Glide Bait or a hand-poured creature bait rigged with EWG hooks, especially after the tide turns up in the kelp[4][12].
If you’re heading out, here are a couple of hot spots firing right now:
- **La Jolla Kelp Beds:** Deep water rockfish and the occasional halibut. Fish heavier, 400-600 foot rigs; 16oz sinkers are a must[3].
- **Coronado Islands Offshore:** Late season bluefin and yellowtail. Multi-day boats are getting limits within 35 miles of point—check with local landings for space[1].
- **Santa Monica Bay Reefs:** Sculpin, calico bass, and whitefish are chewing on the morning tide; dropper loop and fresh shrimp are prime[9].
If you want quick action from shore, cast a Kastmaster or Roostertail Spinner into troughs and pockets at sunrise—trout and bass are on the hunt after the recent cold snaps[8].
Remember, safety first as the weather shifts. Get prepped, pack raingear if you’re on deck late, and follow all local regulations.
Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up with the latest fish counts, tactics, and exclusive lure tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
We’re waking up to another classic late-fall morning along the California coast—sunrise just around 6:24 a.m., with sunset landing near 4:54 p.m. The surf is clean and the breeze is light, setting the stage for a phenomenal day offshore or from shore. According to Surfline, tides for Pacific Beach show a high at 5:17 a.m. peaking at 4.8 feet, followed by a mid-morning drop and another push into the afternoon[14]. Those high tide swings will prime the bite for inshore species right against reefs, kelp beds, and rocky points.
The weather's been holding dry, but keep an eye out as forecasts hint at an approaching atmospheric river slated to bring rain and wind later this week—today’s calm means now’s the time to get out, especially before that front hits[31].
Fishing action has stayed red-hot. San Diego boats like the Pacific Queen and Highliner brought back LIMITS of bluefin tuna up to 40 pounds, with catches of yellowtail and yellowfin tuna still mixed in for multi-day rides. Smaller boats running half-day trips, like the Dolphin and Sea Watch, loaded up on rockfish, with 295 to 305 fish per morning, alongside sand bass, calico bass, sheephead, and a few halibut sprinkled in[1][13]. Up north, Marina Del Rey boats reported 530 fish on two trips: heavy on sculpin and whitefish, plus big calico bass and a mixed bag of mackerel, sand bass, and a few sheephead[9].
For lures, the bite’s been favoring **soft-plastic glide baits**, like the Berkley Chop Block, and hard swimbaits like the River2Sea S-Waver for bass, with many locals swearing by the Rebel Value Minnow jerkbait for shallow surf or inshore rocks[7][4][24]. Dropper loop rigs baited with squid or shrimp have hammered whitefish and sheephead, while cut sardines and anchovies are working for rockfish, sand bass and halibut. Tuna chasers are flying 25-30-pound flyline setups, size 2 hooks, with live sardine the top choice. Surface jigs and yo-yo iron are still drawing strikes from yellowtail[13]. Want under-the-radar results for big bass? Try the OG Clutch Glide Bait or a hand-poured creature bait rigged with EWG hooks, especially after the tide turns up in the kelp[4][12].
If you’re heading out, here are a couple of hot spots firing right now:
- **La Jolla Kelp Beds:** Deep water rockfish and the occasional halibut. Fish heavier, 400-600 foot rigs; 16oz sinkers are a must[3].
- **Coronado Islands Offshore:** Late season bluefin and yellowtail. Multi-day boats are getting limits within 35 miles of point—check with local landings for space[1].
- **Santa Monica Bay Reefs:** Sculpin, calico bass, and whitefish are chewing on the morning tide; dropper loop and fresh shrimp are prime[9].
If you want quick action from shore, cast a Kastmaster or Roostertail Spinner into troughs and pockets at sunrise—trout and bass are on the hunt after the recent cold snaps[8].
Remember, safety first as the weather shifts. Get prepped, pack raingear if you’re on deck late, and follow all local regulations.
Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up with the latest fish counts, tactics, and exclusive lure tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.