Laguna Beach, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your Laguna Beach, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 50°F3.3" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

7 species
HalibutFair
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various
White SeabassLow
White Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging
YellowtailLow
Yellowtail
Trolling · Live Bait
Calico BassLow
Calico Bass
Casting · Jigging
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
BarracudaLow
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting

December Weather in Laguna Beach

65°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

62 Guides Near Laguna Beach

No guides are based in Laguna Beach, 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.

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 offshore / freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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.

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.

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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