August 10th California Pacific Coast Fishing Report: Tuna, Yellowtail, and Rockfish Bites Strong

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your August 10th California Pacific Coast fishing report.

First light hit at 6:21 AM and sunset’s set for 8:08 PM. We’re riding a solid tide pattern today—expect a low at 6:16 AM, building to a strong 7-foot high at 12:51 PM and back down to a decent low around 6:15 PM, according to Tide-Forecast. That big noon coefficient means extra current—fish will be active and moving.

Weather-wise, it’s classic August: expect morning marine layer in spots, clearing fast to sunny skies and highs pushing mid-80s and 90s inland. Ocean temps offshore are in the low 70s to low 80s, perfect for pelagics. The full moon just passed, so we’re seeing slightly cooler nights and good day-bite action by mid-morning.

Let’s talk catch reports. Fisherman’s Landing and SoCal Fish Reports both confirm it’s been a hot week. *Bluefin tuna* are the headline—multiple boats returned this week with fish from 120 to 200 pounds, with standout scores like 31 bluefin on the Pacific Queen and 22 on the Tomahawk. Charter boats are also bagging *yellowtail* in good numbers—Lucky B boated 12 yesterday—and *Dorado* are showing strong further south. Nearshore, *calico bass,* *barracuda,* and *rockfish* are keeping rods bent up and down the coast. Morro Bay boats loaded up with mixed rockfish—over 250 on a single trip—and Dana Point saw calico, sand bass, bonito, and the occasional halibut.

For those heading north, Avila and Morro Bay are giving up lots of *rockcod,* *lingcod,* and the occasional big red. To the south around San Diego to the islands, you’re in for surface action—calico in the kelp, sand bass on structure, and a shot at sheepshead, bonito, and more.

As far as hot lures, “match the hatch” with stickbaits or surface irons—the Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot and Hydro Popper are top sellers this week according to Discount Tackle. Big bluefin are coming on knife jigs fished deep at night or early morning, especially in blue/silver and glow patterns. For calico, weedless swimbaits in green or brown, and for rockfish, try twin-tail plastics tipped with squid.

Natural baits are also pulling strong: live sardines and mackerel for pelagics, cut squid or anchovy for rockfish and bottom dwellers. Nightcrawlers and cut baits are grabbing catfish in some brackish estuaries.

If you want to maximize your time, plan to hit the outgoing tide mid-morning for bass and rockfish along the kelp. For the offshore bite, prime time is the late morning high swinging toward the afternoon slack. Bluefin hunters—fish dusk with jigs or flat-falls when the tide starts moving again.

A couple of hotspots worth trying today:
- **Coronado Islands and the 43 Fathom Spot:** These are producing consistent bluefin, yellowtail, and dorado.
- **Point Loma Kelp Beds:** Outstanding for calico bass, barracuda, and sand bass.
- **Avila and Morro Bay:** Limits of rockfish and lingcod with a mix of reds and copper, especially on the morning run.

Remember, the August sun is intense and hydration is key out there. Bring plenty of ice, swap out lures frequently if the bite slows, and keep your drag moderate—the Pacific will test your gear.

Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for the latest real reports from the water. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn