 Redondo Sportfishing on Spirit Sportfishing Charter in Southern California. Santa Monica Bay offers such famous fishing spots as Rocky Point, Southwest Bank, Volcanic Reef, and Point Vicente, to name a few. We are also close to the offshore Islands. (310) 622-2830
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Before you book: the rules, the tides, and the water — straight from the official sources. Limits, seasons, and protected areas change, so always check the current regulations before you fish.
CDFW
Size limits, bag limits, seasons, and general provisions — the rules that apply to your trip.
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Who needs a license, what it costs, and where to buy. Buy only at wildlife.ca.gov or an official agent — copycat sites charge extra for the same license.
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Maps and brochures for California’s MPAs. Fishing is restricted or closed in many of them — know the boundaries before you drop a line.
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Official U.S. tide predictions. Pick your station and plan around moving water.
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NWS marine forecasts and surf conditions for Santa Monica Bay and King Harbor.
Check the forecastMany anglers plan around the moon — new and full moons, and the ‘major’ and ‘minor’ feeding windows of solunar theory, tend to line up with stronger tides and more active fish. Treat it as one more input for picking your day, not a guarantee: the fish never read the tables.
Anglers 16 and older need a valid California sport fishing license for ocean trips. Buy at wildlife.ca.gov or a licensed agent — and watch out for copycat websites that charge extra for the same license.
The CDFW ocean sport-fishing regulations page above. Limits and seasons change, so check the current rules before every trip — never rely on last season’s memory.
State-designated zones where fishing is restricted or prohibited. CDFW publishes maps and brochures — check them before fishing a new spot.
Many anglers prefer moving water — the hours around tide changes — over slack tide. Check NOAA’s official predictions for your harbor and plan from there.
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