Fall Fishing Frenzy: Coastal Catches and Bluefin Blitz in LA Basin

Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles fishing report for Sunday, October 26, 2025. Get ready for cool fall coastal mornings and some hot action up and down the basin. We started today with a sunrise at 7:07 AM, and you’ll have lines in the water until sunset at 6:05 PM. The weather’s been classic autumn: highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, almost no wind, and a calm ocean—perfect for chasing both surface and bottom biters. Tide-wise, Port of Los Angeles saw a moderate low tide at 4:13 AM, then rolled into a 5.68-foot high tide hitting at 11:29 AM—just in time for that late-morning bite. The next low will be at 7:54 PM, with only about 1.2 feet of water, so target your fishing around that midday push if you want the best shot at active fish. Long Beach mirrored these tidal swings, with rocksteady opportunities on both pier and surf. Now for the action: 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro just reported 257 rockfish, 158 whitefish, 64 bluefin tuna, 39 calico bass, 27 sculpin, 21 blue perch, 15 sheephead, 15 yellowtail, five bonito, two barracuda, and a single halibut landed yesterday, showing the diversity right off our coastline. According to the most recent party boat totals, rockfish and whitefish are especially plentiful, while the big game story is definitely those bluefin and yellowtail—both in surprisingly good numbers this late in the season. Reports from Marina del Rey and Long Beach confirm easy limits on sculpin and whitefish, steady calico bass bites (especially on structure and kelp), plus mackerel, sand bass, sheephead, and the occasional halibut popping up for those fishing bait on the bottom or slow-rolling plastics. Top-performing baits right now are squid strips and fresh shrimp for bottom species like whitefish, sculpin, and sheephead. For sportier action near the kelp, fly-lined sardines or anchovies have outperformed, especially when paired with lighter 15-20 lb test and size 2 hooks for natural presentation. Dropper loop setups remain reliable for getting baits to the bottom. On the artificial side, anglers favor swimbaits like the Megabass MagDraft Freestyle and various Lucky Craft jerkbaits off the rocks and piers, while a classic leadhead with a 4” plastic in green/white works wonders for calicos and sand bass. Reports from bait and tackle shops like The Hook Up Tackle suggest experimenting with colors like blueback chartreuse or purple haze if waters are a bit stained—it’s been a game-changer this week. Hot spots for today: - **San Pedro—22nd Street Landing:** For a shot at both bottom fish and bluefin, launch from here. The shelf off Point Fermin has been especially productive. - **Marina del Rey Jetty and Kelp Beds:** Scrappy bass, mackerel, and good odds for bonito or barracuda on surface irons. - **Belmont Pier (Long Beach):** Reliable for evening halibut and perch when the tide drops out. Bonus tip—try the twilight trips on Fridays and Saturdays for a chance at calicos and sand bass on the chew as the sun di This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.