Carlsbad, CA Fishing Trip — August

Your Carlsbad, CA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 63°F0" rain · 0 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

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

August Weather in Carlsbad

80°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
0"
Rainfall
0
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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

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.

White Seabass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Closed March 15 through June 15. Only allowed one fish per person, even when fishing from a boat.

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.

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