FishCondishRedondo Beach, CA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Redondo Beach, CA fishing report
Redondo Beach fishes differently than most Southern California spots because the submarine canyon comes in close, pulling cool, nutrient-rich water near the pier and harbor mouth year-round. Halibut and calico bass dominate warm months, while white seabass and yellowtail push through during late spring and early fall. Bonito flood the pier in summer and make for fast, light-tackle action. Rockfish and sculpin hold the kelp edges and rocky structure through winter when surface action slows. Sharks, rays, and shovelnose guitarfish are consistent from the surf through warmer months, and sand bass stack in the harbor basin nearly all year.
For pier fishing, live anchovies or small swim baits worked near the pilings at mid-depth catch the most bass and halibut. On the surf, fresh-cut squid or mackerel soaked on the bottom during an incoming tide, especially on a moderate swell, draws rays and the occasional halibut. Water temperature between 62 and 68 degrees is your best window for pelagics near the canyon edge. Early morning on a rising tide with light offshore wind keeps the surface clean and fish active along the kelp lines. Drop tungsten jigs to the canyon shelf for rockfish when surface action dies.
Redondo Beach, CA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Redondo Beach, CA is King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay (station 9410738), about 0.7 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 3.6 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sun, Jul 19 | ▲ High 1:10 AM 4.5 ft▼ Low 7:42 AM 0.6 ft▲ High 2:29 PM 4.7 ft▼ Low 8:43 PM 1.8 ft |
| Mon, Jul 20 | ▲ High 2:14 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 8:18 AM 1.3 ft▲ High 3:17 PM 4.7 ft▼ Low 10:15 PM 1.7 ft |
| Tue, Jul 21 | ▲ High 3:46 AM 3 ft▼ Low 8:56 AM 1.9 ft▲ High 4:10 PM 4.8 ft▼ Low 11:48 PM 1.3 ft |
| Wed, Jul 22 | ▲ High 6:02 AM 2.7 ft▼ Low 9:44 AM 2.5 ft▲ High 5:05 PM 4.9 ft |
| Thu, Jul 23 | ▼ Low 1:00 AM 0.8 ft▲ High 8:02 AM 2.9 ft▼ Low 10:56 AM 2.9 ft▲ High 6:00 PM 5 ft |
| Fri, Jul 24 | ▼ Low 1:52 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:00 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 12:13 PM 3 ft▲ High 6:49 PM 5.2 ft |
| Sat, Jul 25 | ▼ Low 2:32 AM 0 ft▲ High 9:31 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 1:11 PM 2.9 ft▲ High 7:32 PM 5.4 ft |
| Sun, Jul 26 | ▼ Low 3:05 AM -0.2 ft▲ High 9:54 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 1:54 PM 2.8 ft▲ High 8:11 PM 5.6 ft |
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 3:36 AM -0.4 ft▲ High 10:16 AM 3.6 ft▼ Low 2:31 PM 2.6 ft▲ High 8:46 PM 5.8 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 4:04 AM -0.5 ft▲ High 10:37 AM 3.7 ft▼ Low 3:05 PM 2.4 ft▲ High 9:19 PM 5.9 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Redondo Beach, CA dashboard.
What's biting near Redondo Beach, CA
The species most likely to be feeding the pier, the harbor, and the surf and kelp edges: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Redondo Beach, CA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Redondo Beach, CA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Redondo Beach, CA?
The species bite forecast for Redondo 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 Redondo Beach, CA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Redondo 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 Redondo Beach, CA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the pier, the harbor, and the surf and kelp edges 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 Redondo Beach, CA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Redondo Beach, CA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Redondo Beach, CA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: