San Clemente, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your San Clemente, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

High 65°F / Low 53°F2.4" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

7 species

Halibut

Fair

Halibut

Bottom Fishing · Trolling

Bluefin Tuna

Low

Bluefin Tuna

Various

Calico Bass

Low

Calico Bass

Casting · Jigging

Yellowtail

Low

Yellowtail

Trolling · Live Bait

Rockfish

Low

Rockfish

Various

Barracuda

Low

Barracuda

Trolling · Casting

White Seabass

Low

White Seabass

Live Bait · Jigging

December Weather in San Clemente

65°F

Avg High

53°F

Avg Low

2.4"

Rainfall

5

Rainy Days

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

56 Guides Near San Clemente

No guides are based in San Clemente, but these guides operate nearby.

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Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching Dana Point

4.8(6991)Top Rated

Dana Wharf hosts cruises & special events in Southern California! Light displays, wine tastings, yoga & more, all COVID-safe (masks required). Book online!

Dana Point, California

Paradiso Yacht Charters

4.8(359)Top Rated

Explore Paradiso Yacht Charters in California. Learn about our passion for luxury sailing and exceptional service on the water.

Newport Beach, California

Deepsea-fishing

5(186)Top Rated

Book Direct Here! - Fishing charters in Huntington Beach, and Long Beach, CA. Take your group on a Deep Sea Fishing adventure with Captain Woody.

Huntington Beach, California

Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing

4.5(7763)Top Rated

Offering whale watching cruises & deep sea fishing trips daily year around for the Greater Los Angeles Area

Newport Beach, California

Captain Newport Luxury Boat / Yacht Rentals

4.9(187)Top Rated

Enjoy 87 Ft Cheoy Lee Yacht with space for up to 12 guests, sleeps 8. Features include towable tube, snorkeling gear, slide, tender, 2 E-Foils, and 2 jet skis.

Newport Beach, California

22nd Street Landing Sportfishing

Popular spot for straightforward seafood, served in a harborside location with water views.

San Pedro, California

Harbor Breeze Cruises

Come enjoy the excitement on the #1 Whale Watching tour in the Greater Los Angeles area with Harbor Breeze Cruises! To book your trip today call (562) 432-4900.

San Pedro, California

Long Beach Sportfishing, LLC (NEW WEBSITE CLICK WEBSITE ICON BELOW!)

Long Beach, California

Pierpoint Landing Sportfishing

Deep sea sportfishing from Long Beach California. Catch bass, rockfish, tuna, yellowtail, sheephead, whitefish, and more, on modern Sport boats.

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Long Beach, California

Oceanside Sea Center

4.6(130)Top Rated

Oceanside, California

Left Coast Sportfishing Dana Point

4.9(83)Top Rated

Owner operated private charters and Captain Services in Dana Point, California. We put you on the fish!

Dana Point, California

Off The Grid Private Boat Adventures - Dana Point

4.9(79)Top Rated

Dana Point, California

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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's Biting By Month

Peak

1 / 2

Bluefin Tuna

Calico Bass

Halibut

Yellowtail

Also Consider Fishing In...

San Diego77 guides · 54 mi Dana Point10 guides · 5 mi Newport Beach9 guides · 20 mi Oceanside8 guides · 21 mi Marina Del Rey7 guides · 60 mi Huntington Beach6 guides · 29 mi

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.

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.

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.