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Avila Beach, CA Fishing Trip — September

Your Avila Beach, CA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 59°F0.7" rain · 2 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Dungeness CrabLow
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets

September Weather in Avila Beach

73°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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freshwaterLargemouth Bass
Atascadero, California
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rockfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Chinook Salmon

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Morro Bay5 guides · 15 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Halibut
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Specific area closures may apply; check current regulations before fishing. Gear restrictions may apply in certain areas.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations

Regulations vary significantly by river system, including catch-and-release only sections and gear restrictions. A Steelhead Report Card is required in addition to a valid fishing license.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations

Regulations vary significantly by management area and species; check specific regulations for the area and species you intend to fish. There are sub-bag limits for certain rockfish species.

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