As the year winds down, so does one of Southern California’s most productive and anticipated fisheries. The deepwater rockfish season, which opened on October 1, 2025, under the California Department
DANA POINT⸺ Captain Marcus off of the Fury found this little guy off San Clemente Island in late May. “Here’s a fun one!” said a May 29 Facebook post from Dana Wharf
CATALINA⸺ “How well do you know your rockfish species?” said a March 7 Facebook post from Davey’s Locker Sportfishing and Whale Watching. “This species is rarely caught by our boat
DANA POINT一 Rockfish season opened up on March 1 and is in now in full swing! “Widows peaks!” said a March 7 post from Dana Wharf Sportfishing. “More rockfish species
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA一 The two-month rockfish closure in state and federal waters was lifted on March 1 for boat-based anglers. Anglers can take up to 10 fish a day from rockfish,
CALIFORNIA—The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced several changes to recreational rockfish sub-bag limits, which took effect on Jan. 6. The regulations’ importance was considered and adopted
SAN CLEMENTE一 Sportfishing is up and running at Dana Point Wharf Sportfishing, and the fish are biting. “Clemente rockfish biting!” said Brian Wooley in an Oct. 24 email. “The Fury
VENTURA一 Anglers on the Island Spirit had a solid day out on the water that included catching a singular triggerfish. “Check out this Triggerfish!!” said a Sept. 12 Facebook post.
