Oxnard, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Oxnard, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 50°F0.4" rain · 1 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
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
White SeabassFair
White Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging

April Weather in Oxnard

63°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

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

7 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 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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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

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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