Top Fishing Opportunities
By Season
The Venice, LA area is an angler’s paradise, providing exciting fishing opportunities all year round. The diverse marine ecosystem supports a wide variety of trophy-sized fish, ensuring that there’s always something to catch, regardless of the season.
During the winter months, the deep waters become a hunting ground for large yellowfin tuna and the elusive swordfish. These powerful predators offer a thrilling challenge for experienced anglers and the opportunity to land a truly impressive catch. As the seasons change and warmer weather arrives, the summer months bring a different bounty. The waters teem with cobia, grouper, and red snapper, each providing a unique and exciting fishing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, our experienced guides are committed to ensuring a successful and memorable trip. They possess in-depth knowledge of the local waters and fish migrations, allowing them to direct you to the prime fishing spots for each season. With their expertise, you’ll have the best chance of reeling in a trophy catch and creating unforgettable memories on the water.
Hot Fishing Opportunities
By Month
January-February
Our primary focus during this time of year will be targeting large yellowfin tuna, specifically those weighing in the range of 150 to 200+ pounds. In addition, we’ll target swordfish if the opportunity arises. To maximize our chances of success, we will employ a diverse range of fishing techniques, including trolling with lures, chunking with bait, and top-water fishing.
March
Anglers can expect to find trophy-sized yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and swordfish in early to mid-March. Additionally, schools of smaller yellowfin tuna will start to appear further offshore near rigs and drill ships. The most effective methods for catching these fish will be chunking and trolling.
April-May
The combination of abundant large tuna, typically weighing between 40 and 60 pounds, and the open seasons for swordfish and Amberjack make early spring a particularly rewarding time for offshore fishing adventures. Free lining live bait is the favored technique for targeting these tuna.
June-July
Anglers can expect red snapper season to open, with opportunities to catch cobia and grouper while bottom fishing. Tuna, including swordfish, remain plentiful offshore. Live bait is still essential for successful tuna fishing.
August
The snapper season has concluded. Tuna, averaging 50-80 lbs, can be found on deep water oil platforms and are biting on live bait and top water lures. Swordfish are also present near the shelf during this time.
September
Yellowfin tuna are biting! Some tuna remain on offshore platforms, while others are moving closer. The fall transition has begun, and the yellowfin are a good size.
October-November
Trophy class yellowfin tuna in the 150-200 lb range are present this time of year and Wahoo begin to make their appearance. The use of live bait and topwater lures are effective in triggering aggressive strikes.
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Fishing enthusiasts can find diverse opportunities throughout the year in these waters. The year kicks off with January and February, prime months to target large yellowfin tuna and swordfish. As March arrives, the scene shifts to a mix of trophy-sized yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and swordfish, with smaller tuna also available offshore.
April and May are the months for anglers seeking large tuna, swordfish, and Amberjack. During these months, live bait emerges as the favored technique for enticing these prized catches. The summer months of June and July usher in the highly anticipated red snapper season. This period also offers opportunities to catch cobia, grouper, and tuna, ensuring that the action remains consistent.
As August rolls in, tuna and swordfish become the primary targets, often found near the shelf. September sees yellowfin tuna in full swing, with some remaining offshore while others begin to move closer to shore. The fall months of October and November are renowned for trophy-class yellowfin tuna and the arrival of Wahoo. During this time, live bait and topwater lures prove to be particularly effective in attracting these powerful predators.