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California · San Diegosaltwater· April 7, 2026

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

Hot

Yellowtail

Iron jigs and surface poppers

Active

Calico Bass

Swimbaits around kelp

Active

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.