FishCondishMarina del Rey, CA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Marina del Rey, CA fishing report
Santa Monica Bay is solid Southern California water, but let me be straight with you: striped bass are the marquee species here, and the rest of that list — fluke, bluefish, tautog, weakfish, kingfish — those are East Coast fish that simply don't swim these waters. Stripers are your main target, showing best in cooler months when water temps drop into the low 60s and bait schools concentrate near the bay's edges. Halibut replace flounder as the flatfish quarry, while calico bass, barracuda, and bonito round out warm-season action from late spring through fall.
For stripers, work the deeper channel edges and the areas where baitfish pile against structure. Live anchovies are the gold standard, but swimbaits in sardine patterns draw savage strikes. Incoming tides push bait into the bay, concentrating fish near drop-offs — that's your prime window. Light northwest winds lay the surface down and improve bite consistency. When water temps climb past 68 degrees, shift your attention toward calico bass around the kelp edges and rocky outcroppings, dropping live squid or soft plastics along the bottom.
Marina del Rey, CA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Marina del Rey, CA is Santa Monica, Municipal Pier (station 9410840), about 3.4 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.8 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 5:47 AM 0 ft▲ High 12:12 PM 4.5 ft▼ Low 5:35 PM 2 ft▲ High 11:28 PM 5.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 6:13 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 12:42 PM 4.7 ft▼ Low 6:25 PM 1.9 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 12:10 AM 4.6 ft▼ Low 6:38 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 1:16 PM 4.9 ft▼ Low 7:26 PM 1.8 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 1:03 AM 3.9 ft▼ Low 7:04 AM 1.4 ft▲ High 1:56 PM 5.1 ft▼ Low 8:47 PM 1.7 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 2:22 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 7:32 AM 1.9 ft▲ High 2:47 PM 5.3 ft▼ Low 10:33 PM 1.3 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 4:39 AM 2.8 ft▼ Low 8:12 AM 2.4 ft▲ High 3:53 PM 5.5 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 12:02 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 7:03 AM 3 ft▼ Low 9:45 AM 2.8 ft▲ High 5:05 PM 5.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 1:06 AM 0 ft▲ High 8:07 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 11:32 AM 2.9 ft▲ High 6:12 PM 6.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 1:58 AM -0.6 ft▲ High 8:43 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 12:48 PM 2.7 ft▲ High 7:13 PM 6.7 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 2:42 AM -1 ft▲ High 9:16 AM 4.1 ft▼ Low 1:48 PM 2.3 ft▲ High 8:06 PM 7 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Marina del Rey, CA dashboard.
What's biting near Marina del Rey, CA
The species most likely to be feeding Santa Monica Bay: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Marina del Rey, CA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Marina del Rey, CA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Marina del Rey, CA?
The species bite forecast for Marina del Rey, 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 Marina del Rey, CA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Marina del Rey, 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 Marina del Rey, CA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Santa Monica Bay 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 Marina del Rey, CA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Marina del Rey, CA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Marina del Rey, CA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: