Reel in the Riches: LA Fishing Report Promises Abundant Catches and Ideal Conditions

As of October 8, 2024, the fishing scene in the Los Angeles area is looking promising, especially with the current tidal and weather conditions.

### Tidal and Weather Report
The tides for today are moderate, with a high tide at around 8:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures, making it an ideal day for fishing. Sunrise is at 6:54 AM, and sunset will be at 6:23 PM.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fish counts from local boats indicate a healthy amount of activity. The Freedom out of 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro reported an impressive catch of 41 bluefin tuna and 227 rockfish on a 1.5-day trip.

The Victory from Long Beach Sportfishing had 20 anglers on a 3/4-day local trip, bringing in 200 rockfish.

### Types of Fish and Catch Amounts
Rockfish are abundant, with multiple boats reporting significant catches. The Victory caught 200 rockfish, while the Freedom added 227 to their tally. Bluefin tuna are also active, with the Freedom catching 41 and the Amigo from 22nd Street Landing catching 33 bluefin tuna, along with 3 barracuda, 1 halibut, 41 sheephead, and 40 whitefish.

### Best Lures and Bait
For rockfish, using lures like jigs or bait such as squid and anchovies has been effective. For bluefin tuna, trolling with lures like cedar plugs or using live bait such as sardines and anchovies is recommended.

### Hot Spots
- **Catalina Island**: Known for its rich marine life, Catalina Island is a hot spot for catching bluefin tuna and various species of rockfish.
- **Palos Verdes Peninsula**: This area has been producing good catches of rockfish and occasional bluefin tuna.

If you're looking to surf fish, the beaches from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes are hot for corbina, yellowfin croakers, and stripers. Using sand crabs, cut anchovy, and hardbaits like BattleStar and Lucky Craft have been successful.

Overall, it's a great time to get out on the water in the Los Angeles area, with plenty of fish to target and favorable conditions.