tuna season

2023 seasonal fishing calendar

YEAR ROUND CALENDAR SHOWING WHEN THE TUNA WILL BITE.

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If you have not already done so, please go read the article SOCAL WINTER FISHING and CORONADO ISLANDS MEXICAN WINTER SPOT articles. They are both in depth and cover this top very thoroughly. The bottom line is, Tuna are pretty much gone during these 3 months of winter shown below. But worry not, the Yellowtail, Lingcod, Halibut, and Rockfish, just to name a few, are still here in abudant numbers.

JANUARY

Calico, Halibut, Rock Fish, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Yellowtail

FEBRUARY

Calico, Halibut, Rock Fish, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Yellowtail

MARCH

Bluefin, Calico, Halibut, Rock Fish, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Yellowtail

spring FISHING

Really the Tuna start to arrive in numbers around mid to late June, the bluefin tuna that is. They always get here first. Until then you have to settle for the rare single or the lucky shot. During April and May there is plenty of bass fishing, halibut, and Yellowtail fishing to keep you busy. Yellowfin probably won't get here until Mid July, along with Dorado. If you willing to head south into Mexican waters, fishing is better.

APRIL

Albacore, Bluefin, Calico, Halibut, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, White Seabass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Yellowtail

MAY

Albacore, Barracuda, Bluefin, Bonito, Calico, Halibut, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, White Seabass, Yellowtail

JUNE

Big Eye, Bluefin, Albacore, Bonito, Calico, Dorado,  Halibut, Marlin, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, White Seabass, Yellowtail

summer tuna fishing!

This is it! This is what we have all been waiting for! These three months are bullseye for almost all of our favorite species, and limits of them! During July, August, and September, you will have by fare the largest variety of species to go after. Often times, even targeting on species yields an enormous by-catch of another. Our customers dont seem to mind this, as catching 3 or 4 species in one day in and of itself is an accomplishment.  Be careful though, these three months book up Months in advance, and weekdays even sell out if you wait to the last min.

JULY

Albacore, Barracuda, Big Eye, Bluefin, Bonito,, Dorado, , Marlin, Bass, Wahoo, White Seabass, Yellowfin, Yellowtail

AUGUST

Albacore, Barracuda, Big Eye, Bluefin, Bonito, Dorado, Marlin, Bass, Wahoo, White Seabass, Yellowfin, Yellowtail

SEPTEMBER

Albacore, Barracuda, Big Eye, Bluefin, Bonito, DoradoMarlin, Bass, Wahoo, White Seabass, Yellowfin, Yellowtail

fall & winter tuna fishing

You should start by reading these two in depth articles about the subject, SOCAL WINTER FISHING & CORONADOS WINTER FISHING. Both of these articles can give you in depth information about the subject. October still has great bluefin fishing, and sometimes they even stay as long as November and December. Your experiences may vary. Usually by mid November the fleet has given up on tuna on all but the longest range, southerly direction charters we have, the long range sport fishing six packs. If you are willing to travel, we can take you as far south as Cabo, on a trip as long as nine days. Currently the LUCKY CHARM and LITTLE G are offering these trips. If you are interested, please contact us at 619.508.7823. Within local water you can catch you fill of Rockfish, Bass, Yellowtail at either the Coronado Islands, San Clemente, or further south to the Rock Pile.

OCTOBER

Albacore, Barracuda, Bluefin, Bonito, Calico, Rock Cod, Rock Fish, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Yellowfin, Yellowtail

NOVEMBER

Albacore, Barracuda, Bluefin, Calico, Halibut, Lingcod, Rock Cod, Rock Fish, Sand Bass, Striped Bass, Yellowtail

DECEMBER

Calico, Halibut, Lingcod, Rock Cod, Rock Fish, Sand Bass, Sheepshead, Striped Bass, Yellowtail, Whitefish

EL NINO SUMMER PREDICTED FOR 2023!

El Nino is a weather phenomenon that occurs every few years, in which the ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal. This warming can have a significant impact on the migration patterns of fish, including tuna, and can lead to some of the best fishing conditions of the year. In 2023, it is predicted that El Nino will have a strong presence during the summer months, which means that sportfishing in and around San Diego will be exceptional.

Tuna, in particular, are known to thrive in warmer waters, and during El Nino events, they tend to migrate closer to the coast. This means that anglers in and around San Diego will have the opportunity to target a variety of tuna species, including yellowfin, bluefin, and albacore. The warmer waters also tend to attract large schools of baitfish, which in turn, attract predatory species like tuna, dorado, and yellowtail. This makes El Nino summers a prime time for deep-sea fishing.

The warmer ocean temperatures also tend to bring a larger variety of fish species closer to the coast, which means that anglers will have the opportunity to target a wide range of species during their fishing trips. In addition to tuna, dorado, and yellowtail, anglers can expect to encounter species such as marlin, wahoo, and shark. This makes for an exciting and diverse fishing experience, as anglers can target multiple species during the same trip.

The warmer waters also tend to bring an abundance of baitfish closer to the coast, which makes for excellent fishing for species like calico bass, sand bass, and halibut. In addition, the warmer waters can also make for good fishing for species like rockfish and lingcod, which are typically found in deeper waters.

It's worth noting that El Nino also can bring some negative impacts such as the warmer water temperatures can cause a decrease in oxygen levels in the water, which can be harmful to some species of fish. However, it's also worth noting that the warmer water temperatures can also bring an abundance of baitfish closer to the coast, which can actually lead to an increase in the population of some species of fish.

In summary, the 2023 El Nino summer is shaping up to be an exceptional year for sportfishing in and around San Diego. The warmer ocean temperatures will bring a variety of tuna species closer to the coast, as well as a wide range of other predatory species. Anglers can expect to encounter an abundance of baitfish, which in turn, will attract a diverse array of fish species. The warmer waters will also make for excellent fishing for species like calico bass, sand bass, and halibut. With this in mind, anglers should take advantage of the exceptional fishing conditions during the El Nino summer and plan their fishing trips accordingly.

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Dont have enough people to fill a six pack? No problem! We offer open party four and six pack charters where you can team up with other people to catch fish and SAVE MONEY.


Starting at $199 PER PERSON.
6 Passengers Max. Private Yacht.