LA Fishing Report: Bluefin Bonanza, Calicos Crush It, and a High Tide Heads Up

Artificial Lure here with your Los Angeles fishing report for Friday, November 7th, 2025. We’re starting the day with a high tide peaking at 9:20 AM, topping out at a hefty 7.1 feet—one of the highest tides of the fall season. Low tide drops off sharply at 4:46 PM to -1.22 feet, so be aware if you're fishing the surf or rocks. Sunrise was at 6:17 AM, with sunset coming quick at 4:55 PM. That shorter window means you want to hit your best bite times early and make the most of that 9-to-noon stretch, especially around the high slack water. Weather-wise, National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement through early afternoon, and the LA coast is seeing a high surf advisory—waves in the 5 to 8 foot range per reports from ABC7 and the NWS. Dress for breezy, brisk November air, keep an eye for rogue waves, and bring spikes or boots if you’re working the rocks. The sky is mostly clear and winds are moderate, so it’s very fishable if you’re cautious. Let’s get to the biters. According to 22nd Street Landing and multiple recent fish counts from 976-TUNA and Victory out of Long Beach, this week’s been excellent for both local and offshore opportunities. The big story remains **bluefin tuna**—limits are still the norm for overnight and 1.5 day boats running south, many fish in the 20 to 60 pound range. Fresh sardines pinned on size 2/0 hooks, flat fall jigs, and Colt Snipers at first light are all producing offshore. If you’re making the run, bring heavy fluorocarbon and be ready for a fast bite. For the local scene, inshore fishing is solid and getting better as the water cools. The breakwalls, harbors, and structure at places like Cabrillo Beach and the Horseshoe Kelp are kicking out steady **calico bass**—nearly 60 keepers yesterday on the Monte Carlo. Best baits have been live sardine, frozen squid on dropper loops, and for the plastics crowd, try 5" swimbaits in brown or olive. The calicos are thick on structure, and the bonus sheephead and whitefish will keep the rods bent. Rockfish are abundant, especially on half- and three-quarter-day trips—Victory and Pursuit boats are coming back with big counts of red rockfish, bocaccio, whitefish, and sculpin. Dropper loops with squid, shrimp, or cut sardine are top choices. Shallow reefs also saw a nice uptick in **sheephead** and **whitefish**—fresh shellfish or clams are irresistible if you can get ‘em. Barracuda and yellowtail are more hit-and-miss, but don’t be surprised by a few ghosts on the kelp lines, especially if you’re tossing surface irons. One halibut was reported caught aboard the Pursuit, which is a promising sign now that sand crabs are still around. As for hot spots, your best bets today are: - **22nd Street/Angels Gate area**: lots of structure, predictable bites, easy access. - **Horseshoe Kelp**: rich with rockfish, calicos, bass and the odd yellowtail this time of year. - **Belmont Pier and Long Beach breakwall**: good for surfperch, croaker, and mixed bag on bottom critte This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.