Fishing conditions for Santa Catalina Channel
06:58
18:21
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night and evening
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Now, October 16
10:48 AM
humidity
53%uv index
0lowcloud cover
68%visibility
23kmmoon rise
11:58AMmoon
new moon
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Santa Catalina Channel Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Channel, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (8 AM peak), Tuesday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Channel.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 06:58 AM, sunset: 06:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.6 mph (5.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.4 mph (7.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:58 AM and moonset at 8:43 PM.
About this spot
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Santa Catalina Channel Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Channel, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (8 AM peak), Tuesday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Channel.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 77°F (25°C). Sunrise today: 06:58 AM, sunset: 06:21 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.6 mph (5.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.4 mph (7.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:58 AM and moonset at 8:43 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Santa Catalina Channel is the productive marine environment between Catalina Island and the Southern California coast, where California yellowtail, calico bass, and Pacific barracuda can be targeted in the clear, productive Channel Islands waters. The channel's unique upwelling and kelp bed ecosystem creates excellent conditions for these and many other Southern California sport fish. Spot Features: Santa Catalina Channel is the body of water between Catalina Island and the Southern California mainland, featuring the exceptional water clarity, kelp beds, and diverse habitat that support one of the finest inshore and nearshore fisheries in Southern California. Standard Catalina Island and channel fishing techniques apply for yellowtail, calico bass, and barracuda. Seasonality: California yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) are the primary target in the Santa Catalina Channel from late spring through fall (May-November) when warm-water conditions push them northward toward Catalina Island. Calico bass (kelp bass) are year-round residents of the kelp beds around Catalina Island. Pacific barracuda are most abundant in summer.
