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Local fishing on the kelp beds and rock piles is year round.

Point Loma and La Jolla Fishing: A Paradise for Anglers

Located on the southern coast of California, Point Loma and La Jolla offer some of the most diverse and exciting fishing opportunities in the state. From the rocky shores to the kelp forests, and from the surface to the depths, the waters around Point Loma and La Jolla are home to a wide variety of fish species, making it a paradise for anglers of all levels.

Species

  • Calico Bass: One of the most popular game fish in the area, calico bass are found in the kelp forests and rocky shores around Point Loma and La Jolla. They can be caught using a variety of techniques, including live bait, lures, and fly fishing.
  • Sand Bass: Sand bass are another common species found in the waters around Point Loma and La Jolla. They can be caught using live bait, lures, and fly fishing, and are often targeted by anglers looking for a fun and challenging catch.
  • Rock Fish: Rock fish are a staple of the Point Loma and La Jolla fishery, with a variety of species found in the area, including kelp rock fish, brown rock fish, and olive rock fish. 
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Here's a detailed guide to the species caught in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla:

Summer Species (June to September)

  1. Calico Bass
    • Season: June to September
    • Method: Casting with lures or bait
    • Size: 1-5 pounds
    • Means: Calico bass are a popular catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the summer months. They are known for their bright colors and are often caught using casting methods.
  2. Sand Bass
    • Season: June to September
    • Method: Casting with lures or bait
    • Size: 1-3 pounds
    • Means: Sand bass are a common catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the summer months. They are known for their mild flavor and are often caught using casting methods.
  3. Halibut
    • Season: June to September
    • Method: Bottom fishing with bait
    • Size: 5-20 pounds
    • Means: Halibut are a prized catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the summer months. They are known for their mild flavor and are often caught using bottom fishing methods.
  4. Yellowtail
    • Season: June to September
    • Method: Casting with lures or bait
    • Size: 5-20 pounds
    • Means: Yellowtail are a popular catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the summer months. They are known for their bright yellow stripes and are often caught using casting methods.
  5. Barracuda
    • Season: Year-round
    • Method: Casting with lures or bait
    • Size: 5-20 pounds
    • Means: Barracuda are a common catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla year-round. They are known for their strong fighting ability and are often caught using casting methods.

Winter Species (December to March)

  1. Rockfish
    • Season: December to March
    • Method: Bottom fishing with bait
    • Size: 1-5 pounds
    • Means: Rockfish are a common catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the winter months. They are known for their mild flavor and are often caught using bottom fishing methods.
  2. Lingcod
    • Season: December to March
    • Method: Bottom fishing with bait
    • Size: 2-10 pounds
    • Means: Lingcod are a popular catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the winter months. They are known for their strong fighting ability and are often caught using bottom fishing methods.
  3. Sheepshead
    • Season: December to March
    • Method: Casting with lures or bait
    • Size: 2-10 pounds
    • Means: Sheepshead are a common catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the winter months. They are known for their strong fighting ability and are often caught using casting methods.
  4. Whitefish
    • Season: December to March
    • Method: Bottom fishing with bait
    • Size: 1-5 pounds
    • Means: Whitefish are a mild-flavored catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla during the winter months. They are often caught using bottom fishing methods.

Year-Round Species

  1. Shark
    • Season: Year-round
    • Method: Bottom fishing with bait
    • Size: 5-50 pounds
    • Means: Sharks are a rare but exciting catch in the inshore kelp bed and rock piles from Point Loma to La Jolla year-round. They are known for their strength and are often caught using bottom fishing methods.