LA Fishing Report: Halibut, Perch, and Yellowtail Bites Heat Up

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your local Los Angeles fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. The sun's rising at 6:47 AM and setting at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Weather's looking pretty sweet today with partly cloudy skies and temps in the mid-70s. Perfect conditions to hit the water! Tides are running on the low side this morning, with the first low at 5:23 AM and the high coming in at 11:45 AM. We've got another low at 5:37 PM, so plan your trips accordingly. Now, let's talk fish! The bite's been heating up lately, with some nice halibut action in Santa Monica Bay. Anglers have been scoring good numbers of these flatties using live bait and artificial lures. If you're looking to land a doormat, try tossing out some Berkeley Gulp Sand Worms or a curly tail grub in root beer color[1][2]. Surf perch fishing has been on fire along the beaches. Bloodworms and sand crabs are your best bet for bait, but don't overlook those Berkeley Gulp Sand Worms either[1][2]. If you're into artificials, a 2-inch motor oil grub with a red bead has been killer[2]. For you saltwater bass hunters, the kelp beds off Palos Verdes have been producing some quality calicos. Swimbaits like the Keitech Fat Swing Impact or the Deps Cover Scat have been getting crushed[4]. Don't forget to bring along some surface iron for those boiling fish! If you're heading out on a boat, yellowtail have been showing up around Catalina Island. The Tady 14A Heavy Yo-Yo Jig has been a hot ticket for these hard-fighting yellows[4]. For those of you looking to stay closer to shore, here are a couple of hot spots to check out: 1. Redondo Beach Pier: Great for surf perch, halibut, and the occasional white seabass. 2. Venice Breakwall: Solid spot for calico bass, sand bass, and halibut. Before you head out, make sure to swing by Tackle Shack USA in Sylmar. They've got all the gear you need and some killer local knowledge[1][4]. That's all for now, folks. Remember to respect our waters, practice catch and release when you can, and most importantly, have a blast out there! Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the next report! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.