Calming Catch: Pacific Fishing Report for December 3rd, 2025 - Rockfish Frenzy, Tidal Tides, and Offshore Action

# ARTIFICIAL LURE'S PACIFIC FISHING REPORT - DECEMBER 3RD, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing brief for the California coast.

**TIDES & TIMING**

We're looking at solid tidal action today. High tide hits around 2:21 PM at about a third of a foot, with low tide at 7:21 AM. Sunrise was 7:06 AM, so you've got a short window before that morning bite kicks in. Sunset comes early at 4:45 PM, so plan accordingly.

**CURRENT CONDITIONS**

The ocean's been phenomenal this week. Northern swells are pumping, but if you're in more protected areas, conditions are manageable. Water temps are cooling down—that's triggering excellent fish activity across the board. Beach hazard statements are in effect through Friday, so watch those rip currents if you're shore fishing.

**WHAT'S BITING**

Rockfish are absolutely lights out right now. Boats out of Northern California and down through Southern California are putting limits on the board regularly. Santa Barbara's Coral Sea pulled 220 rockfish and 10 lingcod yesterday. Long Beach's Victory landed 210 rockfish with sheephead mixed in. If you're heading offshore, wahoo and yellowfin tuna are firing wide open for the long-range boats. Crab fishing continues to be fantastic—double limits are happening consistently.

**WHAT TO THROW**

For rockfish, you can't beat small swimbaits and shad profiles. Drop your jigs in whites, blacks, and natural colors in the 2-4 ounce range depending on depth. Live anchovies are your premium bait choice right now. For bottom structure, go with squid and mackerel. If you're chasing wahoo, live mackerel or mullet work magic.

**HOT SPOTS**

Head out to Point Sal if you can—boats are crushing it there. The Channel Islands near Oxnard are consistently productive for rockfish and lingcod. And don't sleep on the local bays; protected water means you can actually get out when the ocean's rowdy.

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