Fishing conditions for Desperation reef, California
06:19
19:36
Biting score
The best time for fishing is afternoon and evening
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Now, August 18
6:29 PM
humidity
85%uv index
0lowcloud cover
82%visibility
24kmmoon rise
12:28AMmoon
new moon
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Desperation reef, California Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Desperation reef, California, 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 Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Thursday (8 PM peak) and Friday (8 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Desperation reef, California.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 07:36 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 18.8 mph (8.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 28.2 mph (12.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:28 PM and moonset at 10:20 PM.
About this spot
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Desperation reef, California Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Desperation reef, California, 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 Tomorrow (8 PM peak), Thursday (8 PM peak) and Friday (8 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Desperation reef, California.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 07:36 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 18.8 mph (8.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 28.2 mph (12.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 12:28 PM and moonset at 10:20 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Desperation Reef, a Southern California reef or kelp bed structure, offers yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, barracuda, and bonito fishing typical of the diverse California coastal marine ecosystem. Spot Features: Desperation Reef (likely a Southern California kelp bed or rock reef, exact location uncertain) supports yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, barracuda, and bonito fishing typical of Southern California nearshore reef and kelp habitat. Standard Southern California kelp and reef fishing techniques apply. Seasonality: Yellowtail and white seabass are the primary targets at Desperation Reef in California (likely a Southern California kelp bed or reef), year-round, with yellowtail most abundant from spring through fall and white seabass best in spring. Calico bass (kelp bass) are year-round kelp bed fish. Barracuda and bonito are warm-season schooling fish.
