Channel Islands Fishing Forecast

33.9366° N, 119.747° W

Fishing conditions for Channel Islands

Today Tomorrow Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24
sunrise 07:06
sunset 18:22

Biting score

85%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, October 19
9:38 AM

ClearSkyDay
23° FEELS LIKE20°
wind
3.1 m/s GUSTS4.65 m/s
101.4 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
60%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
3%
visibility
24km
moon rise
14:19AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Channel Islands Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Channel Islands, 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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Channel Islands.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:06 AM, sunset: 06:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:19 PM and moonset at 11:28 PM.

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  • Channel Islands Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Channel Islands, 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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Tomorrow (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Channel Islands.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:06 AM, sunset: 06:22 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:19 PM and moonset at 11:28 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    The Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary off Ventura County, California, support exceptional calico bass, rockfish, California sheephead, California halibut, and yellowtail fishing in pristine marine habitat. (See also Spot 460234 Anacapa Island for the most accessible island.) Spot Features: The Channel Islands (Channel Islands National Park) in Ventura County, California, encompassing Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands, support exceptional calico bass, rockfish, California sheephead, California halibut, and yellowtail fishing in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. This is a broader entry covering the entire Channel Islands (see also 460234 for Anacapa Island specifically). Seasonality: Calico bass (kelp bass) and rockfish are the primary year-round targets at the Channel Islands in Ventura County, California (duplicate/alternate - see also 460234 Anacapa Island), with calico bass most active in spring and summer and rockfish year-round. California sheephead and California halibut are year-round species. Yellowtail are warm-season visitors.
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