Fishing conditions for Desperation reef, California
06:34
19:07
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, September 11
9:35 AM
humidity
89%uv index
0lowcloud cover
4%visibility
24kmmoon rise
06:03AMmoon
full 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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak) and Sunday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Desperation reef, California.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:34 AM, sunset: 07:07 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently full moon, with moonrise at 6:03 AM and moonset at 6:23 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 high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak) and Sunday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Desperation reef, California.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:34 AM, sunset: 07:07 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently full moon, with moonrise at 6:03 AM and moonset at 6:23 PM.
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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.
