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Planning your next fishing trip in Los Angeles, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Los Angeles, California blends big-city convenience with surprisingly diverse saltwater and freshwater options, from Pacific coast surf and pier fishing to urban lakes and reservoirs. Anglers target coastal gamefish like calico bass and yellowtail along with stocked trout, largemouth bass, catfish and panfish in city parks and foothill waters. With year-round fishing opportunities and easy access piers, party boats and kayak launches, Los Angeles is a productive destination for both beginners and seasoned anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Los Angeles include: Santa Monica Pier, Venice Pier, Malibu Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, Marina del Rey, Castaic Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:28 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    28%
  • Waxing Crescent - 28% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    376,693 km
    Proximity:
    68.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Los Angeles
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    03:51 am - 05:51 am
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    09:47 am - 11:47 am
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    04:24 pm - 06:24 pm
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    11:01 pm - 01:01 am
All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 28% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -59 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Fri, 19 Jun 22:01 • 34.052, -118.244

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 19 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:35 am 07:53 am 02:46 pm 07:58 pm AM PM 5.41 ft -0.62 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 12:35 am 5.41 ft
low 07:53 am -0.62 ft
high 02:46 pm 4.17 ft
low 07:58 pm 2.3 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:35 am is 119
Tide Coefficient at 02:46 pm is 73
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Los Angeles, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Waxing Crescent
low: , -1.12 ft
high: , 3.97 ft , Coeff: 66
low: , 2.3 ft
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Waxing Crescent
high: , 5.41 ft , Coeff: 119
low: , -0.62 ft
high: , 4.17 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.3 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , -0.03 ft
high: , 4.4 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 2.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.9 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 4.66 ft , Coeff: 91
low: , 1.74 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 43
low: , 1.12 ft
high: , 4.89 ft , Coeff: 100
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 1.21 ft
high: , 3.05 ft , Coeff: 32
low: , 1.61 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 108
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.69 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 31
low: , 2 ft
high: , 5.28 ft , Coeff: 114
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 3.08 ft , Coeff: 33
low: , 2.26 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 120
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Los Angeles

Fishing in Los Angeles revolves around two main arenas: the Pacific coastline and a network of reservoirs, lakes and urban park ponds stretching from the beach to the foothills. With a mild Mediterranean climate, something is biting nearly every month, and anglers can tailor trips to target either ocean gamefish or freshwater favorites within a short drive of downtown.

Seasonal saltwater patterns center on spring-through-fall inshore and offshore runs. From late spring into early fall, coastal waters off Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Redondo, and Long Beach host calico bass, sand bass, barracuda, bonito, mackerel and the prized yellowtail. Kelp lines, rocky points and artificial reefs respond well to swimbaits, leadhead jigs with plastic trailers, and live bait fished on flyline or light dropper-loop rigs. Summer and early fall bring chances at offshore species like bluefin and yellowfin tuna and dorado on longer party-boat trips working offshore banks and paddies when water temperatures push up.

Winter and early spring around Los Angeles favor bottom species. Rockfish, sculpin and lingcod concentrate on structure and deeper hard-bottom areas off Palos Verdes and the deeper reefs. Standard tactics include double-dropper rockfish rigs with strips of squid or cut bait, or heavy jigs yo-yoed near the bottom. Halibut can be targeted nearly year-round on sandy flats adjacent to rock and harbor mouths, with slow-rolled swimbaits, Carolina-rigged live bait, or small jerkbaits crawled along the bottom.

Shore, pier and surf fishing are a major draw in Los Angeles. Piers such as Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan, Redondo and the Belmont Pier in Long Beach offer easy access to mackerel, sardines, croaker, perch and the occasional halibut or shark. High-low rigs with size 4–2 hooks baited with cut anchovy, squid strips or bloodworms are reliable. In the surf zone from Malibu down to San Pedro, light spinning tackle with 6–10 lb line, a Carolina rig and sand crabs or Gulp! sandworm-style baits produce barred surfperch, corbina, spotfin and yellowfin croaker. Target soft troughs, edges of sandbars and rip currents, especially on a rising tide with some light swell to stir the sand.

Freshwater fishing around Los Angeles is anchored by reservoirs like Castaic, Pyramid, Piru, Silverwood, and smaller urban lakes such as Echo Park Lake, Hansen Dam, Legg Lake, and El Dorado Park. Winter through early spring brings stocked rainbow trout to selected lakes; small inline spinners, dough baits on light leaders and tiny jigs fished slowly near the bottom are effective. As water warms, trout give way to largemouth bass, catfish and panfish.

Bass tactics in LA reservoirs shift with the seasons. In early spring, work rocky points and creek arms with finesse worms on drop-shot or Ned rigs, and slow-rolled swimbaits for bigger pre-spawn fish. Summer bass often hold on deeper structure and submerged points; Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits and soft plastics dragged slowly along the bottom produce. At night, topwater plugs and buzzbaits can trigger quality fish tight to shoreline cover.

Catfish and panfish thrive in many city lakes, offering simple, accessible action. Channel catfish respond to cut mackerel, chicken liver or prepared stink baits fished on sliding sinker rigs during low-light periods and after dark. For bluegill and redear, use ultra-light tackle with small hooks, pieces of nightcrawler or mealworm under a float around reeds, docks and brush. Keeping presentations compact and using light line dramatically boosts bites in clear, pressured waters typical of the Los Angeles basin.

The Best Fishing Spots around Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

One of Los Angeles’s most iconic fishing spots, the Santa Monica Pier offers easy access to mackerel, perch, jacksmelt, and seasonal halibut; summer often brings bonito runs and the occasional leopard shark. The end of the pier is popular for soaking bait while the mid-sections are great for light tackle; night bites can be excellent when baitfish are thick. Nearby Venice Pier and Malibu Pier make solid backup options on windy days.

Venice Pier

Stretching into Santa Monica Bay, Venice Pier produces barred surfperch and corbina in the shallows, with mackerel, Pacific sardine, and bonito roaming the outer edge; halibut ambush along the pilings in spring and fall. Anglers favor small jigs, Sabiki rigs, and live bait when available, and the steady current can make the bite turn on rapidly. If swells are up, consider sheltered waters at Marina del Rey.

Malibu Pier

With kelp beds nearby and sandy pockets along the beach, Malibu Pier sees a diverse catch: calico bass, sargo, perch, and halibut, plus summer-fall bonito when bait schools gather. Early mornings are prime for halibut on swimbaits, while the outer tee fishes well with Sabikis for mackerel and sardine. If visibility is high, downsize leaders or try the rockier stretches toward Point Dume.

Hermosa Beach Pier

A local staple for surf and pier anglers, Hermosa Beach Pier produces consistent barred surfperch and corbina near the breakers, with mackerel, jacksmelt, and seasonal bonito roaming outside; bat rays show after dark. The current and bait presence can flip the action from slow to fast quickly, and small metal jigs or Sabikis shine when baitfish stack up. Nearby Manhattan Beach Pier offers similar action with slight surf differences.

Marina del Rey

The largest man-made small-craft harbor in North America offers access to jetty, harbor, and nearshore zones where anglers find halibut, spotted bay bass, sand bass, mackerel, and occasional seabass; boats work kelp lines and hard bottom just outside the breakwater. The jetties and harbor channels can be very productive on tide swings. If the outer waters get rough, shift to inside drifts or visit Venice Pier for pier action.

Castaic Lake

A premier freshwater fishery north of the city, Castaic Lake is renowned for largemouth and striped bass, plus trout plants in cooler months that ignite predator action; catfish and panfish round out the mix. Trolling or casting around points and coves can be excellent during low-light periods, while the lagoon provides more protected fishing. For another nearby option, consider Pyramid Lake along I-5.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Los Angeles area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Los Angeles. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Saint Francis Dam - 2.25167767233km , MacArthur Park Lake - 3.0551185798km , Elysian 6-006 Dam - 3.18825749979km , Silver Lake 6-051 Dam - 4.86699426221km , Ascot 6-000 Dam - 5.73347810054km , Rowena 6-018 Dam - 6.88432887847km , Luguna Channel - 7.12096856059km , Laguna Regulating Basin 32-022 Dam - 7.40867517602km , Highland 6-012 Dam - 9.34540505291km , Mulholland 6-017 Dam - 10.88588684262km , Hollywood Bowl Overlook - 11.54446411519km , Eagle Rock 6-041 Dam - 11.56294381156km , Verdugo Wash - 11.72704882517km , Upper Hollywood 6-029 Dam - 11.7313531517km , Glenoaks 968 Reservoir 5-007 Dam - 11.75663437194km , Garvey 35-006 Dam - 11.80042062289km , Diederich Reservoir 5-006 Dam - 12.88964209807km , Chevy Chase 5-005 Dam - 13.73944552004km , Chevy Chase 1290 5-008 Dam - 14.09702958284km , Toluca Lake - 14.19282013274km , 10th and Western 5-004 Dam - 14.44172911904km , Rio Hondo - 14.74206592771km , Brand Park 5-000 Dam - 14.99597190456km , Brand Debris Dam - 15.02569968489km , Central Branch Tujunga Wash - 15.20378645723km , Greystone Reservoir 1061 Dam - 15.2127873463km , East Glorietta 5-009 Dam - 15.22302739007km , Whittier Narrows Dam - 15.27591265529km , Reservoir Number 4 4-006 Dam - 15.54532906344km , Alhambra Wash - 15.69105652682km , Devils Gate 32-003 Dam - 16.02820760562km , Lower Franklin 6-014 Dam - 16.14909282387km , Rubio Wash - 16.30549465631km , Sunset Debris Dam - 16.5545167388km , Hillcrest Canyon Debris Dam - 16.5611539216km , Reservoir Number 1 4-004 Dam - 16.64652148458km , Tujunga Wash - 16.94034016409km , Childs Canyon Debris Dam - 16.97250928044km , Legg Lake - 17.04435477906km , Verdugo Wash Debris Basin Dam - 17.13151527222km

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