Southern California Region
Channel Islands Fishing Report
Channel Islands fishing reports, landings, and seasons
Updated daily3 landings16+ boats
15,954
fish caught this week
Channel Islands fish reports and fish counts across Channel Islands Sportfishing, Hooks Landing, and Ventura Harbor. Daily coverage for island rockfish, lingcod, calico bass, and seasonal offshore trips.
Monthly outlook
Channel Islands is a local month: Local staples are the steady. Gamefish is limited this time of year—treat anything outside the staples as a bonus. Plan around island-friendly trips; longer runs are more the exception than the rule right now. Use the next few weeks of reports to spot a shift early, then book accordingly.
5,770 Rockfish4,288 Whitefish1,742 Perch1,268 Calico Bass995 Sand Bass
Landings
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY, JULY 14 | |||||
| Jul 14, 2026 | Speed Twin Channel Islands Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 23 | 924.0 / angler | Calico Bass36Whitefish26Perch23 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New Hustler Hooks Landing | 2 Day | 15 | 45430.3 / angler | Whitefish202White Seabass90Sheephead47 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Mirage Channel Islands Sportfishing | 2 Day | 17 | 49829.3 / angler | Rockfish237Whitefish97Yellowtail61 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Island Tak Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 11 | 1059.5 / angler | Whitefish65Calico Bass35Sheephead5 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Indicator Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 16 | 16910.6 / angler | Calico Bass74Whitefish64Sheephead22 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Gentleman Channel Islands Sportfishing | 3/4 Day | 22 | 1727.8 / angler | Calico Bass110Whitefish35Perch20 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Estella Hooks Landing | 1/2 Day AM | 19 | 34017.9 / angler | Rockfish190Whitefish109Sculpin29 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Aloha Spirit Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 24 | 913.8 / angler | Calico Bass32Bonito22Sheephead11 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Endeavor (Ventura) Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | Overnight | 16 | 55034.4 / angler | Rockfish260Calico Bass87Whitefish77 |
| MONDAY, JULY 13 | |||||
| Jul 13, 2026 | Island Spirit Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 22 | 1878.5 / angler | Whitefish90Rockfish60Calico Bass21 |
TUESDAY, JULY 14
92 fish
Species
Calico Bass36Whitefish26
454 fish
Species
Whitefish202White Seabass90
498 fish
Species
Rockfish237Whitefish97
105 fish
Species
Whitefish65Calico Bass35
169 fish
Species
Calico Bass74Whitefish64
172 fish
Species
Calico Bass110Whitefish35
340 fish
Species
Rockfish190Whitefish109
91 fish
Species
Calico Bass32Bonito22
550 fish
Species
Rockfish260Calico Bass87
MONDAY, JULY 13
187 fish
Species
Whitefish90Rockfish60