Regions › Southern California
United States
Southern California
Year-round saltwater from San Diego to Santa Barbara — yellowtail, bluefin and calico bass offshore and on the kelp, plus big reservoir bass inland.
Waters
offshore · CA
San Diego offshore banks
The 9-Mile, 182 and the Coronado Islands — the heart of SoCal's tuna and yellowtail fleet.
kelp · CA
La Jolla kelp
Kayak-famous for yellowtail and white seabass in spring and summer.
coastal · CA
Dana Point to Newport
Half-day boats on the kelp and halibut flats; summer bluefin runs within a short ride.
island · CA
San Clemente & Catalina Islands
Overnight-boat territory for yellowtail, calico and seabass around the islands.
reservoir · CA
Diamond Valley Lake
Clear, deep SoCal reservoir with double-digit largemouth and stocked trout.
reservoir · CA
Castaic Lake
Trophy-bass history north of LA; stripers and trout round out the year.
reservoir · CA
Lake Perris
Spotted bass stronghold and world-record redear sunfish water.
Species in Southern California
