Cali Fishing Report March 2025: Yellowtail Fire, Halibut Bite Heats Up, Surf Perch Showtime

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Pacific Ocean, California fishing report for March 19, 2025. Let's start with the basics. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset at 7:05 PM. We've got a high tide at 9:23 AM hitting 5.2 feet, followed by a low tide at 3:42 PM at 0.3 feet. Weather-wise, it's looking pretty sweet with partly cloudy skies and a high of 68°F. Ocean conditions are calm with 2-3 foot swells, so it should be smooth sailing for you boat folks. Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Yellowtail have been on fire lately, especially around Catalina and San Clemente Islands. Anglers are reporting solid catches using surface iron and yo-yo jigs. The Tady 45 in blue and white has been a hot ticket. For you live bait enthusiasts, sardines and mackerel are doing the trick. Closer to shore, the halibut bite is picking up. Guys are scoring nice flatties using swimbaits like the Big Hammer 6" in anchovy color. Don't forget to tip it with a strip of squid for extra oomph. Sand bass are also showing up in good numbers, particularly around structure and artificial reefs. The trusty old leadhead and squid combo is still a winner here. For you surf casters, perch and corbina are starting to make appearances. Carolina-rigged grubs in motor oil or root beer colors are working well. If you're after the bigger fish, try soaking some fresh mussels or sand crabs. Hot spots this week include the Horseshoe Kelp for yellowtail, the flats off Huntington Beach for halibut, and the Santa Monica Bay artificial reefs for sand bass. If you're land-bound, Torrey Pines State Beach has been producing some nice surf perch. Remember folks, the rockfish season opens back up on April 1st, so get your gear ready for some bottom bouncing action. Until then, tight lines and see you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.