Offshore

Nine Mile Bank

Offshore · California · Nine Mile Bank west of Point Loma / San Diego

Location Snapshot

Nine Mile Bank is a named offshore rise west of Point Loma and San Diego, distinct from San Diego Bay and the remote Tanner and Cortes banks. California yellowtail, Pacific bluefin tuna, and yellowfin tuna are principal supported targets, with mahi-mahi, white seabass, and kelp bass adding variety.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming SW 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 1 foot at 4 seconds, W 2 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.

Nearby fishing destinations

San Diego Bay at Broadway14.6 mi
California · San Diego region · Harbor
Approximately 14.6 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Nine Mile Bank offshore fishery

Nine Mile Bank is a bank / pelagic destination in CA. This is a separate offshore bank from San Diego Bay Shelter Island. Distinct from Tanner/Cortes Banks and Catalina. Stay in U.S. Waters; Coronado Islands are Mexico. Not San Clemente military water. Stay in U.S. Waters. Check active Navy operating areas; this bank is not a permanently restricted island.

Fishery type: Bank pelagic
Fishing modes: Offshore boat
Habitat and structure: Named bank · Pelagic

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowtail follow a typical season. Seasons for Pacific bluefin change with the annual rules. Yellowfin follow a typical season. Mahi follow a typical season. White seabass follow a typical season.

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
Primary
Seriola dorsalis
Also called Yellowtail
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Pacific bluefin tuna
PrimaryRegulations vary annually
Thunnus orientalis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Yellowfin tuna
Primary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Mahi-mahi
Secondary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
White Seabass
Secondary
Atractoscion nobilis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Kelp Bass
Secondary
Paralabrax clathratus
Also called calico bass
No seasonal pulse known