FishCondishLong Beach, CA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Long Beach, CA fishing report
Long Beach harbor holds a solid mix of species through the year, though the lineup here skews more toward Pacific targets than the Atlantic species list you might be thinking of. If you're planning a trip expecting striped bass, bluefish, fluke, weakfish, tautog, black sea bass, or kingfish, those are East Coast and Gulf species that simply don't live in Southern California waters. The striped bass here is the Pacific strain, and it fishes well in the harbor and outer bay, especially in cooler months when fish push into the channel edges and deeper structure.
For Pacific stripers in the harbor, target current seams near jetty rocks and bridge pilings on moving tides, particularly the last two hours of outgoing. Swimbaits, paddle tails, and live anchovies are the go-to presentations. Cooler water in the 58 to 65 degree range tends to concentrate fish in tighter, more predictable spots. Offshore from Long Beach, yellowtail, calico bass, and halibut dominate depending on season. Read the wind carefully — a stiff westerly pushes bait schools and the predators follow, but it also makes the outer grounds rougher than the short distances suggest.
Long Beach, CA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Long Beach, CA is Long Beach, Inner Harbor (station 9410686), about 0.9 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 5:48 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 12:13 PM 4.3 ft▼ Low 5:36 PM 1.9 ft▲ High 11:30 PM 5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 6:13 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:42 PM 4.5 ft▼ Low 6:27 PM 1.8 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:11 AM 4.4 ft▼ Low 6:39 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 1:16 PM 4.7 ft▼ Low 7:30 PM 1.7 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:04 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 7:07 AM 1.3 ft▲ High 1:56 PM 4.9 ft▼ Low 8:52 PM 1.6 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 2:24 AM 3 ft▼ Low 7:38 AM 1.8 ft▲ High 2:47 PM 5.1 ft▼ Low 10:33 PM 1.2 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 4:45 AM 2.6 ft▼ Low 8:22 AM 2.3 ft▲ High 3:53 PM 5.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 12:03 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:08 AM 2.9 ft▼ Low 9:52 AM 2.7 ft▲ High 5:06 PM 5.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 1:08 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 8:08 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 11:38 AM 2.8 ft▲ High 6:15 PM 6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 1:59 AM -0.7 ft▲ High 8:45 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 12:54 PM 2.5 ft▲ High 7:15 PM 6.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 2:43 AM -1.1 ft▲ High 9:19 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 1:54 PM 2.2 ft▲ High 8:08 PM 6.7 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Long Beach, CA dashboard.
What's biting near Long Beach, CA
The species most likely to be feeding the harbor and offshore: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Long Beach, CA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Long Beach, CA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Long Beach, CA?
The species bite forecast for Long Beach, CA covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Long Beach, CA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Long Beach, CA, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Long Beach, CA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the harbor and offshore as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Long Beach, CA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Long Beach, CA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Long Beach, CA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: