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Tuesday, May 15, 2012Captain/Owner Bill Wilkerson of Malihini Sportfishing, San Diego just called in an excellent Spring report for today May 15, 2012: 33 anglers sacked a nice mixed bag of 20 Yellowtail 61 barracuda 3 calico bass and 20 rock fish. weather was awesome, best bite on Yellow's was first stop in the morning.

May 2012 Sportfishing Report Recap - Yellowtail continue to get angler's off the couch and out on the water making for some of the best spring show in the San Diego area in a few years so hopefully it is the start of a great spring and summer season. . These Yellowtail are better grade, up to 40 pounds have been caught this week off La Jolla and the Coronado Islands. Water conditions look ideal, blue water and temperatures up to 66 degrees, lots of bait and plenty of schools of fish. Surface iron and bait have been a good choice to nail the fork tails. The Seabass bite at Catalina is still waiting to take off, mainly the problem is making live squid for bait. Anglers that do find squid are having trouble making enough to fish with due to sea lions.

Private charter trips 2012, request info - Don't wait to plan or book your charter for this summer's tuna season as prime dates close fast. I can help arrange a charter or spot on a boat that meets your group or individual goals.

Seasonal Fish Targets - Year round fish targets chart for San Diego and all Southern California.

Contact Channel Island's Sportfishing and Whale Watching - Info on boats Pacific Islander and Gentleman. Currently running some great Whale Watching adventures! Made a page with quick contact for Ranger 85 Sportfishing currently docked up north at Cisco's.

If you are looking for a open party spot(s) or charter Sea Adventure Sportfishing (Sea Adventure 2, Alicia and Jig Strike) take from 1 to larger groups. For private charter info please call Sea Adventure at 760-753-8394. For Sea Adventure 2 online open party booking and website book a trip with Chuck for the 2012 season.

Prime Time Sportfishing - I added Prime Time Sportfishing 6-pack this year for private charter trips running up to 6 anglers. Nice reputable boat with recent upgrades, friendly, experienced crew and large bait capacity.

Grunion run 2012 Season - In addition to Fred Hall Show and re-opening groundfish sportfishing season, March starts the 2012 Grunion Run Season.

Southern California boats on Facebook and Twitter - Since so many boats are choosing to post their fish and whale watch reports using social media, I put together a growing list of participating boats.

Malihini 3/4 Day Daily Trips - Malihini 3/4 day departs daily from H&M Landing at 6am. Take a jig stick (fishing rod for casting iron jigs) and have it ready should a bird school show holding yellowtail. Take a 25# and 40# outfit is recommended - the #40 for yo-yoing heavy jigs (weighted jigs so they sink). For the Calico bass a #15 rig gets more bites when the fish are line shy.

Plan or Book a San Diego or Southern California fishing trip or vacation - Every group has different goals, whether it's a spot on an open party boat, birthday celebration on a group charter or family friendly 6-pack (six person private fishing charter), there is a boat or trip for any occasion. These are a few examples of questions I commonly get asked about. Here's some local fishing lingo and definitions that can help when planning your charter or spot on a open party vessel.

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Finish planning your family's next trip with cruises from San Diego for every budget.

For anglers looking for a 6 person or smaller group the most time on the water are the 5am - 5pm 6-pack trips. Any of the boats down at Dana Landing like the Impulse, Reward, Blackjack 4-pack or next door at Seaforth can usually book last minute this time of year. There's also the Sea Adventure II running "hoop net" San Diego Bay lobster trips on the same docks as the Malihini at H&M Landing.

Fish targets in San Diego

Year round fishing season chart showing what fish are biting each month.

Southern California Whale Watching

- All about So Cal whale watching trips from Newport Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Oceanside and San Diego

Oxnard, CA - Channel Island's Sportfishing Center -

Nice boat for deep sea fishing or whale watching trips out of Oxnard, CA. Pacific Islander Sportfishing. Friendly crew, comfortable boat and plenty of fish! A friend and his brother, experienced tuna anglers fished this boat last season and couldn't thank me enough for setting him up on this boat, and of course PIS for the tickets.

1/2 and 3/4 day sportfishing trip tackle list

I updated sportfishing how-to article, "What to bring on a San Diego deep sea fishing trip." Now with tackle pics from Rob's tackle box.

Half-Day and Three-Quarter Day Tackle List - a lot can happen on these popular daily fishing trips, leave the dock prepared for not only what IS biting but what MAY bite. Here's my basic tackle suggestions.

Half-day sportfishing out of San Diego and So Cal

Details of a half-day fishing trip including general prices. These sportfishing trips are a lot of fun and my personal favorite way to get out on the water and get the lines wet and target the plethora of local species along the Southern California coast.

I grew up fishing lakes, river (San Diego River) and have come to know through fishing or work most of the San Diego Sportfishing fleet. San Diego (as with all of Southern California) is a world class sportfishing destination with some of the most diverse fishing in the world, closest West Coast gateway to the pristine Baja Coast and excellent climate on and off the water year round. America's Cup legend Dennis Connor trained here for that reason.

I just updated the Solunar Times for anyone interested for the next week of fishing. I grew up fishing being taught by my father, Joe how to use these times as another tool to when the best time is for catching fish.

Overnight to 2 Day Tuna Trip Tackle List - Here's a list of my suggested tackle to take along on your seasonal Tuna trip.

San Diego Open Party Trip Fishing Basics - Here's how to make the most of your time when fishing from the popular open party sport fishing boats.

Fish Processing - You just arrived back at the dock with all this fish now what?

Sea Sickness Article - Here's a brief article I put together on preventing sea sickness. Sea conditions can change in a matter of hours from flat calm seas to "spin cycle" as commonly called during tuna season. Be prepared by always taking something along to help in the event you or anyone in your group becomes sea sick while out fishing.

New - Solunar Table Specifically for San Diego. I was raised fishing the San Diego shores with my pops trusting when to fish and countless successful days on the water that seemed like a worthy tool for when to fish and hunt. My pops always seemed to get it right when to expect any bite to be hottest. I trust it enough to buy the service for this site and the fisherman who visit I am so grateful. There are many reasons fish bite - or not - and this year we can use all the help we can get.

Some older 2010 season reports page 2

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