Carlsbad, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Carlsbad, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 50°F0.4" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

7 species
YellowtailExcellent
Yellowtail
Trolling · Live Bait
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Calico BassGood
Calico Bass
Casting · Jigging
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
White SeabassFair
White Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging

April Weather in Carlsbad

66°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

105 Guides Near Carlsbad

No guides are based in Carlsbad, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

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

Yellowtail
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length

Regulations may vary by location; check current regulations booklet.

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may change in-season based on quotas; check current regulations booklet for updates.

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.

Calico Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length

Regulations may vary by location; check current regulations booklet.

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