Fishing conditions for Gulf of Santa Catalina
06:01
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Biting score
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Now, July 29
2:13 AM
humidity
85%uv index
0lowcloud cover
14%visibility
24kmmoon rise
19:02AMmoon
new moon
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Gulf of Santa Catalina Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gulf of Santa Catalina, 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 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf of Santa Catalina.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:01 AM, sunset: 07:54 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:02 PM and moonset at 4:57 AM.
About this spot
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Gulf of Santa Catalina Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gulf of Santa Catalina, 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 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Friday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf of Santa Catalina.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:01 AM, sunset: 07:54 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:02 PM and moonset at 4:57 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Gulf of Santa Catalina is the offshore fishing playground for the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, where yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, and yellowtail attract millions of Southern California anglers each year. From the legendary kelp paddies offshore to the dramatic underwater topography of Catalina Island's nearshore waters, the Gulf of Santa Catalina offers world-class offshore fishing accessible from one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas. Spot Features: The Gulf of Santa Catalina (Santa Catalina Channel) is the offshore waters between the Southern California mainland and Catalina Island in Los Angeles County, featuring outstanding offshore pelagic fishing for yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, and yellowtail alongside excellent inshore fishing around the island's kelp beds for rockfish and halibut. Long-range party boats from San Pedro, Newport Beach, and other ports access the tuna grounds offshore. Seasonality: Yellowfin tuna and bluefin tuna are the primary pelagic targets in the Gulf of Santa Catalina (the channel between Southern California and Catalina Island), with the best action in summer and fall (June-November) when warm currents push tunas north toward Southern California. Mahi-mahi follow similar patterns. Yellowtail (California yellowtail) are a year-round resident of kelp beds and rocky structure near Catalina Island.
