Spring Yellowtail Bite Heats Up Around LA and San Diego

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to SoCal fishing guru, comin' at ya with the LA area report for Monday, April 13, 2026. Weather's lookin' cooperative after yesterday's blow—mostly sunny with light winds 5-10 knots from the west, highs pushin' 72°F, perfect for gettin' out there. Sunrise hits at 6:15 AM, sunset around 7:30 PM, givin' ya a solid 13 hours of light. Tides? Incoming high around 10 AM, low at 4 PM—fish the flood for best action, per standard LA coastal charts. Fish are wakin' up spring-style. Fisherman's Landing in San Diego reports the Liberty nailed 19 yellowtail up to 25 pounds plus bonito on yo-yo irons and live bait last week—same vibe echoin' up here around LA. 22nd Street Landing's Freedom boated 10 yellowtail 20-25 pounds Saturday on surface iron. Dolphin PM trip sacked 187 rockfish, 26 sculpin, sheephead, calico bass, and 20 barracuda released. Closer in, expect striped bass, halibut, calico bass, and sand bass crankin'—Emeryville-style reports show light loads hittin' 'em on live bait. Solunar peaks? Major bites 1-3 PM, minors 8-9 AM and 7-8 PM. Best lures: 40-50# yo-yo jigs or surface irons for yellowtail, stickbaits and spoons trolled for pelagics. Bait-wise, live sardines or anchovies on 25-30# setups rule—drift 'em deep for rockfish and bottom dwellers. Hot spots: Hit Coronado Islands for yellowtail chew, or cruise local half-days from 22nd Street Landing for rockfish frenzy. Shore? Marinas like those in Marina del Rey for calicos on plastics. Rig up, stay safe, and get after 'em! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.