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  • Killer Calicos, Booming Barracuda & Sizzling Sunset Bites - LA Fishing Report June 22, 2025

    Killer Calicos, Booming Barracuda & Sizzling Sunset Bites - LA Fishing Report June 22, 2025
    Jun 22 2025
    Hey anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 22, 2025, Los Angeles area fishing report.

    We’re in the heart of summer fishing, and LA’s bite is turning on strong. First off, here’s your vital info: today’s sunrise was at 5:43 AM, with sunset coming at 8:07 PM. The tidal swings are textbook for saltwater action—early low at 1:57 AM, a morning high at 8:21 AM (about 3.5 feet), midday low at 12:47 PM, and a big evening high rolling in at 7:20 PM peaking just over six and a half feet. These tides should really juice the bass bite, especially around structure and the kelp beds this evening, so make your last casts count after 6 PM.

    Weather today is classic SoCal: morning overcast burning off to highs near 78°F, then coastal breeze in the afternoon. Water’s warm and clear—perfect for active fish.

    The boats out of San Pedro and 22nd Street Landings have been slamming the fish this week. Recent counts show heavy action on Calico Bass, with the Monte Carlo and Triton scoring over 100 calicos per trip, many released but lots of keepers too. Sand Bass are showing up strong—Native Sun brought in a whopping 160 just the other day, and Sculpin numbers are excellent for anyone looking for variety. Barracuda and Yellowtail are making their usual flashy runs; Sport King reported 23 Barracuda and 7 Yellowtail, with more mixed in daily. There’s also a solid bump in Halibut and Whitefish, and the Sheephead and Blue Perch bite remains steady for those dropping down bait.

    If you’re surf fishing, according to surffishingsocalsd.com, this is prime time for halibut, calicos, and surfperch along LA’s beaches. Expect consistent perch inside Santa Monica Bay—sand crabs, lugworms, and Gulp! sandworms are top baits. For artificials, Krocodile spoons, Lucky Craft flash minnows, and swimbaits are crushing it for both halibut and bass right now.

    Best bet for bait boaters: live anchovy and sardine are working great for the bigger predators, and cut squid or shrimp will get you on the rockfish and perch. On the artificial side, try chartreuse or white swimbaits, 5" jerkbaits, or large surface irons if you’re chasing the cudas and yellows.

    Local hot spots this week:
    - The kelp lines outside Palos Verdes Peninsula are loaded with bass and barracuda.
    - Santa Monica Pier is seeing steady action on mackerel, perch, and even some rays and halibut, especially at dawn and dusk—bonus is you don’t need a license to fish the pier.
    - For a big adventure, Catalina Island trips are reporting big Calico Bass, Sheephead, and the occasional Yellowtail on the chew.

    Remember, check your licenses, follow the regs, and respect bag limits. Tides and weather are lining up for epic late afternoon and sunset bites.

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  • SoCal Fishing Update: Rockfish, Calicos, and Barracuda Bites on Fire in Early Summer Conditions

    SoCal Fishing Update: Rockfish, Calicos, and Barracuda Bites on Fire in Early Summer Conditions
    Jun 21 2025
    Hey anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 21, 2025 SoCal fishing update, coming to you fresh from the heart of Los Angeles and surrounding waters.

    Today’s sunrise was at 5:43 AM and sunset is rolling in at 8:06 PM. We’ve got a classic early summer weather setup—morning starts cool but heats up quick, with daytime highs pushing toward the upper 80s and low 90s, and a little sticky with some humidity on tap. The breeze can kick up, so keep an eye on the afternoon winds, especially if you’re boating out past the breakwall.

    For tides, this morning’s first low hit at just after 1:00 AM, with a 3.37-foot high coming in at 7:11 AM. We had another low just before noon at 11:55 AM, and a hefty evening high tide peaking at 6:34 PM up to 6.25 feet. If you’re targeting structure-oriented species, those morning and evening swings are your golden windows.

    Fish activity is cranking up with the water warming—surface temps are well into the 70s, creeping toward 80 in some sheltered bays. According to local sportboat fish counts, the local party boats have been putting up some numbers: out of Marina Del Rey, the New Del Mar and Spitfire are reporting solid hauls on rockfish, plus a nice showing of calico bass, sheephead, and whitefish. Yesterday alone, the New Del Mar saw 132 sculpin, 116 rockfish, and a handful of sand bass and sheephead. The Monte Carlo out of San Pedro reported over 120 calico bass, with 7 sheephead and plenty more rockfish to go around. Over at the breakwall off Long Beach, big numbers of bass and barracuda are coming over the rail—Sheephead are hammering strips of squid or shrimp-tipped jigs, and bass are going for plastics and anchovy-patterned swimbaits.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, don’t miss the breakwall off Long Beach for multi-species action, and the kelp lines out of Palos Verdes are firing for calico and sand bass. For a more laid-back session, head over to Marina Del Rey’s inshore reefs for steady rockfish and sculpin.

    Best baits right now are strips of squid for everything from sheephead to sculpin, live or frozen anchovies if you can get them, and old-school plastics—think 4-inch swimbaits in sardine or anchovy hues—for calicos and sand bass. For sheephead, tip your hook with some shrimp to sweeten the deal. If you’re fly fishing local ponds or rivers, surface poppers and small baitfish imitations are moving bass and bluegill.

    Fish activity peaks at those tide changes, so time your outings to the early morning high and the big evening push. The bite’s only going to keep ramping up as summer locks in.

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  • SoCal Saltwater Slam: Barracuda, Bass, and Sheephead Bite on the LA Waterfront

    SoCal Saltwater Slam: Barracuda, Bass, and Sheephead Bite on the LA Waterfront
    Jun 21 2025
    Alright anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Los Angeles fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

    Today’s shaping up to be a classic SoCal summer day. We’re looking at a sunrise at 5:43 AM and sunset rolling in at 8:06 PM. The tidal swing is solid for morning action: Low tide hits at 1:03 AM at just 0.19 feet, giving way to a high tide at 7:11 AM peaking at 3.37 feet, then another low tide at 11:55 AM at 1.8 feet, and finally a substantial late afternoon high at 6:34 PM topping out at 6.25 feet. If you can, time your outings for those dawn and evening highs—those moving water periods are primetime for active feeders, especially around piers, jetties, and structure.

    Weather’s what you’d expect mid-June: warming up quickly after sunrise, daytime temps soaring into the 90s, with humidity creeping in. Pack your sunscreen and plenty of water out there.

    Let’s talk what’s biting. According to Captain Experiences, local boats are putting anglers on solid mixed bags of sculpin, sheephead, and whitefish, with good numbers still coming out of both four and six-hour trips. The breakwall off Long Beach is firing for calico bass and barracuda, and don’t sleep on the sheephead, which are hungry for a well-presented strip of squid or a shrimp-tipped jig. Reports from So Cal Fish Reports yesterday show steady catches of rockfish, sheephead, lingcod, whitefish and some calico bass—so bottom bouncers and structure hounds are having a great week.

    For you lure chuckers, morning high tide is the ticket if you’re working plastics or hardbaits for bass along the rocks and harbor entrances. Swimbaits in natural sardine or anchovy patterns and 3-5 inch jerkbaits work well for calicos and sand bass. Barracuda are crushing flashy spoons and chrome surface irons at first light, especially near the breakwalls and harbor mouths.

    If you’re headed out with natural bait, nothing beats live anchovies or sardines on a dropper loop for whitefish and rockfish. Sheephead are keyed on crustaceans—bring squid or fresh shrimp if you want that big “goat.” For the surf casters, try bloodworms or sand crabs for perch and occasional corbina as the water warms up.

    Hot spots right now? The Long Beach breakwall tops the list for mixed bag action—barracuda, bass, and sheephead abound. The Santa Monica Pier is a great choice for shore-bound anglers, with mackerel and some decent halibut reports coming in this week.

    To recap: capitalize on those dawn and dusk high tides for best fish activity, bring both bait and artificials to match what’s working, and don’t forget your sun protection for those hot SoCal days.

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  • SoCal Fishing Report: Mixed Bag Bites, Kelp Edges Produce Calicos and Bonito

    SoCal Fishing Report: Mixed Bag Bites, Kelp Edges Produce Calicos and Bonito
    Jun 20 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Friday, June 20th Los Angeles area fishing report.

    Early summer is shining through with classic SoCal weather: we’re starting today off under a bit of marine layer, but expect that to burn away fast, giving us blue skies and highs pushing the mid-80s right at the coast. Sunrise hit at 5:42AM, and sunset will be at 8:06PM, so you’ve got a long window to chase a bite. The water temps are hovering around the high 60s to low 70s—perfect for a mixed bag of species up and down the coast.

    The tides set up nicely for both the a.m. and evening sessions. Low tide arrived early at 12:02AM, with a moderate high at 5:46AM (3.3 feet), another low at 11:03AM (1.5 feet), and a strong evening high tide peaking at 5:50PM at 5.75 feet. That late push has been firing up the bite, especially for inshore species according to Tide-Forecast.com.

    Let’s talk action. The sportboats out of Long Beach and Newport are seeing classic summer action—rockfish limits are still coming over the rail, but the surface bite is heating up. Freelance and Western Pride reported recent catches including sand bass, calico bass, bonito, barracuda, and even some barracuda in the mix, especially around the artificial reefs and kelp lines. The sculpin bite remains reliable, but anglers tossing surface irons, Lucky Craft jerkbaits, or Krocodile spoons are tangling with bonito and the odd barracuda. The afternoon high tide has been a sweet spot for these surface feeders, particularly as the sun warms things up and bait becomes more active.

    For freshwater fans, nearby reservoirs like Castaic and Pyramid are yielding good numbers of largemouth bass and the odd striper. Early and late are key; Roboworms on a dropshot or small swimbaits are drawing strikes tight to cover. Over at Temescal, rainbow trout are still in play surprisingly late in the season, especially around deeper points, according to FishCaddy’s June update.

    Hot spots today? Hard to beat the Horseshoe Kelp off San Pedro—calico and sand bass are schooling thick where the baitballs show. Further in, the breakwall at Cabrillo is producing legal calico and the occasional white seabass for patient anglers soaking fresh squid or sardines. For land-based action, Redondo Pier and Venice Pier started producing more mackerel, with some short halibut in the mix for folks working smelt and grunion imitations near sunset.

    Bait and lure tips: Live sardines and cut squid remain the go-to, especially for the party boat crowd. For artificial action, toss surface irons like Tady 45s or Shimano Coltsnipers in chrome or sardine pattern for bonito and barracuda. For the bass, go with 5-inch swimbaits in anchovy or sardine colors, or try a weedless jig in the kelp.

    That’s all for today. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for daily SoCal updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • LA Fishing Report: Summer Bite Heats Up on Land & Sea

    LA Fishing Report: Summer Bite Heats Up on Land & Sea
    Jun 18 2025
    Artificial Lure with your Los Angeles fishing report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

    We’re welcoming anglers to a gorgeous June day on the water—expect typical early summer conditions: morning marine layer burning off to bright sun, highs around 75 degrees, and a mild breeze picking up in the afternoon. The bite’s been hottest in the mornings and evenings, right around those tidal movements.

    Tidal movement today is solid. We started out with a high tide at 2:34 AM at 4.0 feet, dropping to a low tide at 9:24 AM with just over half a foot. Afternoon high hits at 4:28 PM with a nice 4.7-foot push, setting up a solid window for evening anglers. Sunset’s at 8:06 PM and sunrise was at 5:42 AM—those golden hours are your prime time today according to Tide-Forecast.com.

    Now, let’s talk fish. Boats out of Redondo, Long Beach, and San Pedro are seeing strong action. According to So Cal Fish Reports just two days ago, the Victory out of Long Beach put up great numbers—over 250 sculpin, solid counts of sand and calico bass (41 and 52 respectively), and plenty of barracuda with lots released to fight another day. San Pedro’s Monte Carlo and Sport King reported a very healthy mix of bass, sheephead, blue perch, and even a couple halibut landed. Redondo Special saw a snapper-heavy outing, with 76 red snapper, 43 whitefish, and a nice mixed bag. Those numbers tell us the bottom bite is still hot, and summer surface species are showing up in force.

    For bait, local legends are saying fresh sardines are king if you can get them. Otherwise, cut squid on the bottom is nailing red snapper and whitefish. Sand bass and calicos are smashing plastics—try a brown or root beer swimbait on a leadhead, especially along the kelp lines and rocky structure. Barracuda are responding to chrome spoons and surface irons like Tady 45s and Kastmasters, especially working them quickly in the top water column. Sheephead will hit a strip of squid or even a shrimp-tipped jig.

    Hot spots today: The breakwall off Long Beach is kicking out big numbers of bass and barracuda, especially near the rock piles. The reefs just offshore of Redondo are loaded with snapper and whitefish. For a little elbow room, try the jetty at Cabrillo Beach early—there’s a great mixed bite on perch and the occasional halibut for the patient.

    For you freshwater folks, check the California Fish Planting Schedule—local lakes are seeing catchable-size trout plants happen throughout June. PowerBait and mini-jigs are doing the trick for planters when the morning bite is on.

    That’s it for today’s report—conditions are good, the fish are biting, and the summer stoke is here. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for more daily fish talk and tips.

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  • Fishing Report LA: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for June 14th

    Fishing Report LA: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for June 14th
    Jun 14 2025
    Good morning, anglers I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in and around Los Angeles. Today, June 14th, promises to be a great day on the water. Let's dive into the details.

    First, the tides. Today we've got a low tide at 6:30 AM, followed by a high tide at 1:33 PM. Later, we'll see another low at 5:15 PM, and the day will cap off with a high tide at 11:30 PM. These tidal changes will offer plenty of opportunities to catch fish, especially during the transition periods.

    The weather is looking favorable, with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Sunrise is at 5:42 AM, and sunset will be around 8:05 PM, giving us plenty of fishing time. The moon will set at 8:35 AM and rise again at 11:12 PM, so we should see some decent fish activity during these twilight hours.

    Recently, the fish have been active in areas like Morro Bay and Avila Beach. In Morro Bay, boats like the Avenger and Black Pearl have been hauling in impressive catches of Rockfish, Lingcod, and Red Rockfish. The Avenger, for instance, caught 51 Rockfish and 12 Lingcod on a recent full-day trip. Over in Avila Beach, the Flying Fish and Patriot have been landing Bolina, Copper Rockfish, and Lingcod.

    For those looking to fish closer to Los Angeles, the waters around the LA area have seen some exciting catches as well. While specific local reports are scarce, the general trend suggests that fish are moving into deeper waters, making artificial lures like Keitech soft plastics effective for targeting species near the main river channels.

    If you're looking for hot spots, consider heading to Morro Bay or Avila Beach. These areas have been producing consistently good catches. For gear, I recommend using soft plastics like the Keitech 3.8 in electric blue/chartreuse for targeting species in the shallower waters, and switching to deeper diving lures or jigs for the deeper waters.

    In terms of bait, squid and shrimp are always good choices for bottom fishing, while surface lures like spoons or poppers can attract species like Yellowtail or Barracuda on warmer days.

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  • LA Fishing Report: Rockfish, Yellowtail, and Inshore Action Heating Up for Mid-June

    LA Fishing Report: Rockfish, Yellowtail, and Inshore Action Heating Up for Mid-June
    Jun 11 2025
    Hey anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your local Los Angeles fishing report for Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

    First off, let’s look at today’s conditions. We’ve got a beautiful sunrise at 5:42am and sunset will be at 8:03pm, giving you a long window to get on the water. Tidal movement is favorable: a negative low tide hit early at 4:36am, peaking to a high at 11:20am (just over three feet), dipping again at 3:12pm, and building up to a solid evening high tide at 9:37pm, topping out at nearly six feet. These swings mean prime opportunities during outgoing and incoming water, especially mid-morning and early evening according to Tide-Forecast.

    Weather’s been classic SoCal—mild early, warming with clear skies and just a touch of breeze. That’s kept the bite steady, especially for those fishing both inshore and offshore.

    Now, onto the fish! The last few days have seen solid counts out of local boats targeting both the sand and hard bottom. Channel Islands Sportfishing and SoCal Fish Reports detail good hauls of rockfish—reds, vermilions, coppers—and steady action on lingcod up to 10 pounds. Some boats are reporting over 100 rockfish per trip, mixed with sheephead and the occasional rock sole. Out deeper, yellowtail have started cruising in numbers, particularly around Catalina Island and offshore kelp paddies. Reports from Captain Experiences show that local guides are seeing a variety of catches, making it a fun time to take both beginners and seasoned anglers out.

    For lures and bait: plastics like swimbaits in sardine or anchovy patterns are crushing inshore calicos and sand bass, especially around structure at the breakwalls and kelp edges. Big metals—surface irons and yo-yo jigs—are your ticket for yellowtail, especially in the 90-foot range near Catalina and rocky outcrops. Fresh dead squid and cut anchovy remain the go-to natural baits for rockfish and lingcod. Bring an assortment and you’ll be covered.

    Best bets for hot spots:
    - The north side of Palos Verdes has been lights-out for calico bass and the occasional seabass first thing in the morning, especially on the tide change.
    - Offshore, work the front side of Catalina around the kelp lines for yellowtail with a shot at barracuda.
    - Don’t overlook Redondo’s artificial reef or the Santa Monica Bay breakwall for inshore mixed bags.

    Tides, weather, and fish activity are all lining up for an excellent day. Be safe out there, treat your fellow anglers with respect, and make sure to share your catches—let’s see what LA waters can offer this June!

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  • LA Fishing Report June 7: Sunny Days, Ripping Tides, and Hot Bites Across the Southland

    LA Fishing Report June 7: Sunny Days, Ripping Tides, and Hot Bites Across the Southland
    Jun 7 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 7th Los Angeles fishing report. Let’s dive right in—conditions are shaping up for a productive day on the water.

    Today’s weather looks classic SoCal: sunny skies, an afternoon breeze, and daytime highs climbing toward the upper 70s by the coast. UV’s going to be strong after sunrise at 5:42 AM, so slap on that sunscreen. Sunset’s at 8:02 PM, giving you a long window to get those lines wet. Humidity’s mild, winds picking up slightly in the afternoon, so plan to target your best fishing well before lunch.

    Tide-wise, we’re seeing a nice pattern for both pier and surf casters. Low tide hits early at 2:18 AM, but the key window is the mid-morning high at 8:30 AM with a 3.3-foot push. This means increased water movement just after sunrise and again with the big evening high at 7:36 PM, peaking at 5.5 feet. Those slack tides after the morning and evening highs should have predators on the prowl—perfect for tossing artificials or bait into moving water.

    Fishing’s been hot across the Southland—reports from local anglers and boats are consistent. The half-day boats out of Long Beach and Redondo are seeing a mixed bag: calico and sand bass are chewing hard on the reef edges, and rockfish fills are consistent, especially as you move out deeper. Limits of rockfish and a steady bite on lingcod are the highlights from recent landings, along with a surprise run of halibut on the inshore drifts. Channel Islands boats even logged catches of white seabass and a handful of quality halibut this week, which is rare for early June.

    In the harbors and piers—particularly Santa Monica and Redondo—you’ll find perch, croaker, and the odd legal halibut taking bloodworms and cut anchovy, especially on the incoming morning tide. Surf fishing around Dockweiler and Manhattan Beach has been solid for barred surfperch and corbina, especially on sand crabs and lugworms.

    Hot spots to try today:
    - Redondo Artificial Reef: Best for calico, sand bass, and rockfish; slow-pitch jigs and swimbaits in sardine patterns are getting hammered.
    - Cabrillo Pier: Excellent for halibut and bass at first light, with live smelt or a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow pulling quality bites.
    - Castaic Lake: For the freshwater crowd, post-spawn largemouth and smallmouth are active along steep banks—dropshot rigs, small swimbaits, and wacky-rigged Senkos are top producers, and stripers are now chasing bait in the coves, making trolling and casting Alabama rigs effective.

    Best baits and lures today:
    - Live bait like anchovy or sardine is king for pier and inshore action.
    - For artificials: 3–5” paddle-tail swimbaits in anchovy or shad shades, Krocodile spoons, Kastmasters, and underspins are red hot.
    - For surf: Go with sand crabs, lugworms, or Gulp! sandworms on a light Carolina rig.

    Fish activity should peak around the morning and evening tide swings—don’t miss those windows. With water clarity up and bait schools in thick, expect plenty of action on both bait and artificial.

    That’s your Los Angeles fishing update for June 7th. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your next daily fishing fix! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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