The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that as of Aug. 7, custody of quillback rockfish (Sebastes manager) is prohibited statewide in recreational and commercial fisheries, effective immediately.
Southern California anglers have a lot to be thankful for as the summer fishing season continues to provide opportunities to catch numerous wonderful warm water game fish that include bluefin
NEWPORT BEACH— The Balboa Angling Club, host of the second oldest angling club in the United States, will present the 43rd Annual Master Angler Billfish Tournament. Recognized as the oldest
On Aug. 4, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife officially closed the recreational Pacific halibut fishery statewide at 11:59 p.m. The decision is based on the latest catch projections
If you’re fishing catch and release, it’s important to know how to properly remove the hook so that the fish can swim to see another day, and fishing ethically is
The recent warming of local offshore waters has provided Southern California offshore anglers with a chance at even more species in addition to the bluefin tuna and yellowtail which have
To date, the 2023 Southern California fishing season has had cooler water than in recent years, but the past week has seen water temperatures increase to where there are currently
According to data collected by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation for its 2023 Special Report on Fishing, Americans who fish recreationally share they are experiencing “enjoyment, companionship, and peace of
