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Monterey, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Monterey, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 49°F1.3" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

24 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dungeness CrabGood
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingGood
Kelp Greenling
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Black RockfishGood
Black Rockfish
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
BocaccioFair
Bocaccio
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various

April Weather in Monterey

58°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching - Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

4.6(830)Top Rated

Year round whale watching in Monterey, CA. Trips leave at 10:00am and 1:30pm daily. Annual pass is available. Whale spotted daily all year long!

Monterey, California
J & M Sportfishing - J & M Sportfishing
J & M Sportfishing

J & M Sportfishing

4.6(224)Top Rated

Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California. We offer fishing charters that depart from Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Boat Charters - bruce arnold
bruce arnold

Monterey Bay Boat Charters

3.2(6)

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inshore
Monterey, 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 / 3

Striped Bass

both
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

Coho Salmon

Various
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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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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

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.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day in aggregate with other flatfish species
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

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