Plan a Fishing Trip to Seal Beach, CA

1 guideBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Seal Beach Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Chinook Salmon
Excellentboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Lingcod
ExcellentVarious
Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Halibut
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Steelhead
ExcellentVarious
Dungeness Crab
Goodsaltwater
Crab Traps, Ring Nets, Hand Lines
Coho Salmon
GoodVarious

What to Bring

Check with Seal Beach guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Seal Beach

Activities for your non-fishing days

California Fishing License

License: Sport Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card

Specific closures and regulations apply to certain waters, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Check current regulations before fishing.