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Tanner / Cortes Banks

Offshore · California · Tanner and Cortes Banks offshore of San Diego

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Location Snapshot

Tanner / Cortes Banks is a remote Southern California offshore-bank fishery west of San Diego, distinct from the inner bay and closer coastal banks. California yellowtail, Pacific bluefin tuna, and yellowfin tuna are principal supported targets, with white seabass and kelp bass adding additional offshore-bank opportunity.

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Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Tanner / Cortes Banks offshore fishery

Tanner / Cortes Banks is a offshore-banks destination in CA. San Diego Bay Broadway is inner bay. These remote banks are overnight-class water. Weather and remoteness are the limits.

Fishery type
  • Offshore banks
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Offshore banks · Bluewater

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowtail follow a typical season. Pacific bluefin is annual rules and highly year-variable. Yellowfin 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 illustration

    California yellowtail

    Primary

    Seriola dorsalis

    Also called Yellowtail

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

  • Pacific bluefin tuna illustration

    Pacific bluefin tuna

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Thunnus orientalis

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

  • White Seabass illustration

    White Seabass

    Secondary

    Atractoscion nobilis

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

  • Kelp Bass illustration

    Kelp Bass

    Secondary

    Paralabrax clathratus

    Also called calico bass

    No seasonal pulse known

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • California yellowtail — SPRING — FALL
  • Pacific bluefin tuna — SUMMER
  • Yellowfin tuna — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
  • White Seabass — SPRING — FALL

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Long offshore runs from San Diego. No shore access.

Primary hazards

Remote banks, steep seas, and distance from harbor.

Fishery considerations

  • Harbor tides are not these banks.
  • Regional NWS. Information Only is honest.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Offshore · California

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