Offshore
Offshore · California · Catalina Island shelf west of Isthmus
Catalina Island Offshore is a Southern California island-shelf fishery west of the island’s protected harbors, built around kelp, island structure, and adjacent bluewater. California yellowtail, white seabass, and kelp bass are principal supported targets, with Pacific bluefin tuna and California sheephead adding pelagic and structure-oriented variety.
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Regional Marine Forecast
Wind
W 5 mph
Regional marine forecast
NWS LOX
Wave Height
4.3 ft
Nearby / representative
San Pedro, CA (CDIP 092) · NDBC 46222
Wave Period
17 s
Nearby / representative
San Pedro, CA (CDIP 092) · NDBC 46222
Wave Direction
S
Nearby / representative
San Pedro, CA (CDIP 092) · NDBC 46222
Water Temperature
73.2°F
Nearby / representative
San Pedro, CA (CDIP 092) · NDBC 46222
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Catalina Island Offshore offshore fishery
Catalina Island Offshore is island-shelf water west of the Isthmus, for California yellowtail, white seabass, and kelp bass. It is not Avalon harbor. Mapped no-take areas, including Casino Point, stay closed.
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Yellowtail is a typical spring-fall pulse. White seabass follow a typical season. Kelp bass follow a typical season. Seasons for Pacific bluefin change with the annual rules.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
California yellowtail
PrimarySeriola dorsalis
Also called Yellowtail
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
White Seabass
PrimaryAtractoscion nobilis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Kelp Bass
PrimaryParalabrax clathratus
Also called calico bass
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Pacific bluefin tuna
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallyThunnus orientalis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
California sheephead
SecondarySemicossyphus pulcher
No seasonal pulse known
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Offshore boat from Los Angeles / Long Beach fleets and island landings.
Island seas, traffic, and mapped no-take boxes.
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Offshore · California
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.