Featured Yellowtail Guides
Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in California.
Brothers Sport Fishing
Deep Sea Private Charter Fishing For Tuna, Yellowtail, Bass, & More San Diego Fishing Charters. San Diego Sport Fishing Guided Charter Trips.
On The Fly Fishing Charters
San Diego fly fishing guides mako shark charters tuna, yellowtail, halibut & cod bay fishing half day or full day
Ventura Harbor Sportfishing
Deep sea sportfishing from Ventura California. Catch bass, rockfish, tuna, yellowtail, sheephead, whitefish, rockfish, and more, on modern Sport boats.
Malihini Sportfishing
Malihini Sportfishing San Diego California, Don’t Wait! Book Your Trip Today! REQUEST A QUOTE Malihini 3/4 Day Sportfishing The Malihini A Proud Tradition of Dependable Service. Malihini specializes in 3/4 day fishing local and at the the Coronado Islands for Yellowtail, Bonito, Barracuda, Halibut, Rockfish, White Sea Bass, and Sculpin. The Malihini A Proud Tradition of Dependable Service
Pierpoint Landing Sportfishing
Deep sea sportfishing from Long Beach California. Catch bass, rockfish, tuna, yellowtail, sheephead, whitefish, and more, on modern Sport boats.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Yellowtail
Yellowtail fishing in CA: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Carlsbad. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.
How to Catch Yellowtail
Yellowtail Fishing Regulations in California
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
24-inch minimum fork length
License Required
Ocean Enhancement Validation is required when fishing south of Point Arguello.
Regulations may vary by location; check current regulations booklet.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the California state wildlife agency before fishing.