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Santa Barbara, CA Fishing Trip — February

Your Santa Barbara, CA Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 47°F4.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

7 species
Calico BassFair
Calico Bass
Casting · Jigging
YellowtailFair
Yellowtail
Trolling · Live Bait
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
BarracudaFair
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
White SeabassLow
White Seabass
Live Bait · Jigging

February Weather in Santa Barbara

68°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
4.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters - Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters
Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters

Santa Barbara Sportfishing Charters

5(71)Top Rated

Are you looking for the best sportfishing charter in Santa Barbara? Look no further. Capt. Tony will give you a fishing adventure you and your friends/family will talk about for years.

Santa Barbara, California
Stardust Sportfishing - Stardust Sportfishing
Stardust Sportfishing

Stardust Sportfishing

4.8(85)Top Rated

Proudly serving the Central Coast, Southern California, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, San luis Obispo, Avila, Morro Bay, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Angeles

Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Landing - Santa Barbara Landing
Santa Barbara Landing

Santa Barbara Landing

4.6(12)Top Rated
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Sea Charters - Santa Barbara Sea Charters
Santa Barbara Sea Charters

Santa Barbara Sea Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Sport Fishing in Santa Barbarbara Experienced to Amateurs Sightseeing Tours Whale Watching SUP Freediving Hourly 1/2, 3/4, Full, Overnight Capt Jim 805-896-0541

inshore
Santa Barbara, 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 / 2

Bluefin Tuna

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Calico Bass

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Halibut

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Seabass

saltwater
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

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.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by zone; check regulations

Regulations vary significantly by management area and species; check specific regulations for the area and species you intend to fish. There are sub-bag limits for certain rockfish species.

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.

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