Yellowtail Running at the Coronado Islands
Long-range and half-day boats finding yellowtail at the Coronados. Iron jigs and surface poppers producing fish to 30 lbs.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 64°F
- Moon
- Waxing Gibbous
- Tide / flow
- Current rips concentrating bait
- Weather
- Sunny, light NW swell, 68°F — beautiful SoCal weather
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What's Biting
Yellowtail
Iron jigs and surface poppers
Calico Bass
Swimbaits around kelp
Yellowfin Tuna
Trolled cedar plugs offshore
What's Next
The yellowtail bite is the best it's been in months. Boats are limiting on quality fish at the islands. Tuna are also showing in warmer water further offshore. Book your trip now before spots fill up.
Context
San Diego's long-range fleet offers some of the best saltwater fishing access in the country.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.