Surf Fishing Guiding
Why choose us:
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We love sharing the stoke with fellow fishermen! For years, we've been catching the following fish from shore: halibut, calico bass, rockfish, cabezon, white seabass, california sheephead, perch, croakers, and corbina. It’s been a joy figuring out how these fish behave, resulting in some nice catches. We’re ready to take you to the beach and show you exactly how we do it. All skill levels and ages are welcome!
We offer a range of guided shore fishing experiences tailored to your specific needs. Please read below and let us know which option you prefer! No matter your choice, we guide you step-by-step. Our main goal—beyond just having a great time catching fish—is to give you a solid foundation for targeting these fish on your own. We offer guided trips in all of Southern California, from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We provide all gear, snacks, and water. Let’s have some fun!
Bait & Wait Guiding:
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Our bait & wait trips offer a consistent bite any time of year. We recommend this option to anglers of all skill levels. Bait & wait is comfortable. Once we get to the spot, we set up on flat sand and cast from the same spot the whole session. The bite is good year round. Common catches include game fish like california sheephead and calico bass.
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During bait and wait guiding, we offer fishing with both light rods and heavy rods, to catch a variety of surf species. With light rods, we cast close to shore to catch sandy surf species (perch, croakers, corbina). Light rods can be easily managed by children and those new to fishing. With heavy rods, we cast farther to catch bigger reef fish (calico bass, rockfish, cabezon, california sheephead).
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Pricing for Bait & Wait is $380 for a 4 hour session. This price includes up to two people per session (all ages are welcome!)
Lure Guiding:
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With lure fishing, you target two of the most prized fish in all of California: halibut and white seabass. Calico bass also actively attack lures. This form of fishing is significantly more finesse than bait & wait fishing. Gear is lighter. Often times you will cast from rocks to find the fish. You will be actively exploring the beach, casting into pockets where halibut and white seabass corner bait fish. If you're interested in a lure session, prior fishing experience is recommended, as this is a somewhat challenging form of fishing. The bite is less consistent than bait & wait fishing, but there is the real possibility of a trophy fish. Lure fishing is best in late Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Pricing for Lure Fishing is $380 for a 4 hour session. This price includes up to two people per session. Shorter sessions are available upon request.
How to Book a Guided Session:
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Please fill out the form below to let us know what days you are free and which guiding option you prefer (bait fishing or lure fishing). We’ll get back to you right away, picking the best days and times to find the fish near you. Tight lines!
Clients with nice sheephead from shore
Client with 34" white seabass from shore
Sharing the stoke with calico bass and barred surf perch
Clients with perch and croakers from shore
Let's have some fun!
Clients with quality halibut from shore
Clients with cabezon, calico bass, and rockfish from shore
Check out our Testimonials for what people are saying about fishing with us
**Large Group Guiding is AVAILABLE**
We offer customized shore guiding trips for large families and corporate events! These trips are designed to be beginner friendly / kid friendly, emphasizing ease of fishing with smaller rods.
We bring multiple light rods for comfortable bait fishing, allowing four adults or children to fish simultaneously. Please email us at calisurffishing@gmail.com with your custom guiding request, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Our Background
We are twin brothers with Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Check out our latest catches on Instagram (link below), and don’t hesitate to email us at calisurffishing@gmail.com with any questions!