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Planning your next fishing trip in Ventura, 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.

Ventura, California offers year-round saltwater fishing with easy access to the rich inshore and offshore waters of the Southern California Bight. Anglers launch from Ventura Harbor to target coastal kelp bass, halibut and surf species, while the nearby Channel Islands produce trophy yellowtail, white seabass, rockfish and pelagics. With beaches, harbor structure and party boats all close together, Ventura is a powerhouse destination for both shore and boat anglers. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:29 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:
    69%
  • First Quarter Moon - 69% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~7 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,363 km
    Proximity:
    24.3 %
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 Ventura
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:24 am - 02:24 am
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    07:10 am - 09:10 am
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    01:56 pm - 03:56 pm
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    07:40 pm - 09:40 pm
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 First Quarter Moon at 69% 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. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -8 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Tue, 23 Jun 00:15 • 34.278, -119.293

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 23 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 11 minutes.
Tide Graph
12:26 am 05:59 am 11:17 am 06:01 pm AM PM 5.22 ft 1.25 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 12:26 am 1.25 ft
high 05:59 am 3.08 ft
low 11:17 am 1.67 ft
high 06:01 pm 5.22 ft
Tide Coefficient at 05:59 am is 31
Tide Coefficient at 06:01 pm is 107
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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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
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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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First Quarter Moon
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 41
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 5.02 ft , Coeff: 100
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 1.25 ft
high: , 3.08 ft , Coeff: 31
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 5.22 ft , Coeff: 107
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 28
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 5.41 ft , Coeff: 114
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.26 ft
high: , 3.12 ft , Coeff: 32
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 120
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.1 ft
high: , 3.25 ft , Coeff: 36
low: , 2.53 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 125
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.36 ft
high: , 3.31 ft , Coeff: 39
low: , 2.62 ft
high: , 5.81 ft , Coeff: 128
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.52 ft
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 41
low: , 2.62 ft
high: , 5.91 ft , Coeff: 132
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.59 ft
high: , 3.44 ft , Coeff: 44
low: , 2.62 ft
high: , 5.94 ft , Coeff: 133
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Ventura

Ventura, California fishing centers around Ventura Harbor and the productive stretch of coast running between Point Mugu and Santa Barbara, with the Channel Islands sitting just offshore. The area offers consistent surf, harbor, coastal and island fishing, giving anglers options in almost any sea condition. Most visitors either work the beaches and harbor on foot, launch small craft inshore, or ride local sport boats to the islands and offshore grounds.

Seasonal patterns drive much of the action. Late winter into spring sees sand bass, sculpin and rockfish dominate deeper structure and island ledges, while barred surfperch peak along Ventura’s sandy beaches on small swells and moderate tides. By late spring and early summer, halibut move up onto the beaches and harbor mouths, and white seabass start showing around squid beds near the islands. Summer is prime time for yellowtail, barracuda, bonito and occasional tuna when warm water pushes close, especially around Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island. Fall often brings some of the most stable weather and steady fishing for bass, rockfish and lingering pelagics before winter storms reset the nearshore sand.

Habitat types are varied and dictate your approach. The open Ventura beaches are mostly gently sloping sand with occasional troughs and cuts; these are classic zones for surfperch, corbina, croaker and halibut. Work the first and second troughs with light gear, focusing on areas where wave energy is funneled or where darker patches of shell and pebble break up uniform sand. Harbor structure—rock jetties, pilings and boat basins—holds kelp bass, sand bass, spotted bay bass, mackerel and baitfish. Fish current edges and shade lines around docks, and don’t overlook the turning basin for halibut staging near the bottom.

Just outside the harbor, coastal reefs and hard bottom host kelp bass, sheephead, rockfish and lingcod. Productive spots are often subtle: small rock piles in 40–120 feet that show as bumps on the sounder. At the Channel Islands, deeper ridges and pinnacles in 120–300 feet are classic rockfish and lingcod territory, while shallow kelp lines and points are prime for yellowtail, white seabass and calico bass.

Common techniques are straightforward but reward attention to detail. Surf anglers do well with Carolina rigs using sand crabs, lugworms or Gulp! sandworms for perch, corbina and croaker; scale down to 6–8 lb fluorocarbon and size 4–6 hooks in clear water. For halibut in the surf or harbor, slow-roll 3–5 inch swimbaits or flukes near the bottom, or drift live smelt or anchovies on sliding sinker rigs over sand adjacent to structure.

On boats, rockfish and lingcod respond to double-dropper loop rigs with squid, anchovy or cut mackerel, or to heavy metal jigs worked near bottom. Use enough weight to stay vertical in the current, and move until you’re on hard marks instead of aimless sand. For yellowtail around the islands, have both surface irons and live bait fly-lined on 20–40 lb gear; cast to bird schools, current breaks and the up-current edges of kelp lines. White seabass often key on squid; fish sliding egg sinker rigs or dropper loops just off the bottom in areas where squid show on the meter.

Tactically, Ventura rewards reading conditions. Watch wind and swell direction to choose leeward beaches and island sides. Time surf sessions around mid to high tides with manageable swell; on boats, line up your drifts to cross structure, not run parallel to it. Keep a simple spread of gear—light surf outfits, medium inshore rods, and heavier boat setups—and match them to the specific habitat you’re fishing that day.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Ventura area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.

South Jetty Beach - 4.89850741211km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 10 beaches and bays in this area.

Pierpont Bay - 1.75259404442km , Ventura City Beach - 2.62043021998km , South Jetty Beach - 4.89850741211km , Chumash Bay - 11.52975996706km , Rincon Beach - 12.2548842602km , Hollywood Beach - 13.92311016293km , Oil Piers Beach - 14.56580687131km , Silver Strand Beach - 15.76402010872km , La Conchita Beach - 17.27418281012km , Ormond Beach - 18.62008019853km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 5 main harbours in this area.

Ventura Keys - 3.62563204612km, Ventura Harbor - 4.1330892663km, Channel Islands Harbor - 14.16628841953km, Channel Island Harbor - 16.29044324296km, Port of Hueneme - 16.30538412761km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Ventura. 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.

Ventura River - 1.39011116954km , Pierpont Bay - 1.75259404442km , Ventura City Beach - 2.62043021998km , Ventura Keys - 3.62563204612km , Ventura Harbor - 4.1330892663km , South Jetty Beach - 4.89850741211km , Taylor Number 2 763-003 Dam - 5.48871164082km , Santa Clara River - 5.49298392171km , McGrath Lake - 8.09941209026km , Ayers Creek - 11.49550703505km , Chumash Bay - 11.52975996706km , Ayers Creek Arm - 11.53462148251km , Casitas Dam - 11.62387817479km , Dead Horse Canyon Arm - 12.00177585651km , Rincon Beach - 12.2548842602km , Chismahoo Creek - 13.07177100039km , Chismahoo Creek Arm - 13.10866621603km , Willow Creek Arm - 13.61621659137km , Main Island - 13.69659197839km , Hollywood Beach - 13.92311016293km , Casitas Saddle Dike Dam - 14.12711023176km , Channel Islands Harbor - 14.16628841953km , Los Sauces Creek - 14.19978846173km , Wadleigh Arm - 14.40199319347km , Oil Piers Beach - 14.56580687131km , Station Canyon Arm - 15.59546250978km , Silver Strand Beach - 15.76402010872km , Rincon Island - 15.97470213873km , Poplin Creek - 16.14385708383km , Channel Island Harbor - 16.29044324296km , Hueneme Lagoon (historical) - 16.29044324296km , Port of Hueneme - 16.30538412761km , La Conchita Beach - 17.27418281012km , Anola 762 Dam - 17.99782485183km , Beardsley Wash - 18.14236404529km , Ormond Beach - 18.62008019853km , Thacher Creek - 18.92306722752km , Casitas Creek - 19.73823005583km , North Fork Santa Ana Creek - 20.0872126578km , West Fork Santa Ana Creek - 20.0872126578km

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