Santa Barbara Channel Fishing Forecast & Report

34.25° N, 120.001° W

Fishing conditions for Santa Barbara Channel

Today Tomorrow Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28
sunrise 07:11
sunset 18:17

Biting score

87%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is morning and evening

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Now, October 23
8:27 PM

ClearSkyNight
19° FEELS LIKE15°
wind
9.1 m/s GUSTS13.65 m/s
101.3 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
74%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
100%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:45AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Santa Barbara Channel Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Santa Barbara 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 (2 AM peak), Tuesday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Barbara Channel.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:11 AM, sunset: 06:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 20.4 mph (9.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 30.5 mph (13.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:45 PM and moonset at 4:31 AM.

About this spot

  • Santa Barbara Channel Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Santa Barbara 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 (2 AM peak), Tuesday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Barbara Channel.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:11 AM, sunset: 06:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 20.4 mph (9.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 30.5 mph (13.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:45 PM and moonset at 4:31 AM.

Fishing regulations for Santa Barbara Channel

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Santa Barbara Channel is a man-made channel in the Isla Vista/Santa Barbara County area of California. Spot Features: A man-made drain/ditch/canal with straight banks and slow flow, fish the accessible banks for bass, catfish, carp and panfish.
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