Oceanside, CA Fishing Trip — April
Your Oceanside, CA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 50°F0.4" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
7 species
ExcellentYellowtail
Trolling · Live Bait
GoodBluefin Tuna
Various
GoodHalibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
GoodBarracuda
Trolling · Casting
GoodRockfish
Various
GoodCalico Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairWhite Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging
April Weather in Oceanside
67°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
8 Guides Matched
$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
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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.
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.
Barracuda
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum
The general daily bag limit is 20 fish of which no more than 10 fish of any one species may be taken or possessed.