San Diego Fish Report 12/5/2023 5:00 PM

Water temps are running 66-71 degrees.

Offshore Conditions (10+ miles offshore)


TONIGHT

Wind variable less than 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 2 to 4 feet at 17 seconds.

THURSDAY

Wind west to 10 knots. Gusts to 15 knots in the afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 3 to 4 feet at 16 seconds.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Wind northwest to 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 4 to 7 feet at 9 seconds.

FRIDAY

Wind northwest to 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 4 to 7 feet at 9 seconds.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Wind northeast 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less...becoming 3 feet after midnight. Swell west 3 to 5 feet at 13 seconds.

SATURDAY

Wind northeast to 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots in the morning...becoming variable less than 10 knots. Wind waves around 3 feet in the morning...becoming 2 feet or less. Swell west 2 to 4 feet.

SATURDAY NIGHT

Wind northeast 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 2 to 3 feet.

SUNDAY

Wind variable less than 10 knots...becoming northwest 10 knots in the afternoon. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 1 to 2 feet at 11 seconds.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Wind northwest 10 knots in the evening...becoming variable less than 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 1 to 2 feet at 13 seconds.

MONDAY

Wind variable less than 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 2 feet at 11 seconds.

MONDAY NIGHT

Wind variable less than 10 knots. Wind waves around 2 feet or less. Swell west 2 to 3 feet at 10 seconds.

Spot Reports

Offshore

Most of the palegic species has moved further west to ares like the 312, 289, and the 43.

La Jolla

Yellowtail are around. But getting them to bite can be tricky.

Point Loma / Whistler

Not much going on right now.

Imperial Beach

Not much going on right now.

Mexico

Pretty slow right now.

Sportfishing Fleet

Bluefin / Yellowfin action is really dropping off right now. Most boats are coming back with some fish, but summer is over.
If you get on a boat, we recommend a 2 day minimum.

Additional Resources

  • Hookup Baits have been working extremely well on the triple swivel with 2 baits working. 20-25 lb flouro leaders work fine for these fish. Don't forget to use some scent to give yourself the best chance to get the most bites.
    And Most importantly: "DON'T BLINK ON THE SINK"
  • Fish Dope Southern California Fishing Reports San Diego LA Catalina
  • Temp Break Sea Surface Temperature maps covering California & Baja Mexico.
  • 976 Tuna The Original Leader in Fish Reports, #1 since 1985!
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