Southern California Region
Channel Islands Fishing Report
Channel Islands fishing reports, landings, and seasons
Updated daily3 landings13+ boats
8,144
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.
5,514 Rockfish2,150 Whitefish251 Lingcod111 Sheephead66 Sculpin
Landings
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY, APRIL 25 | |||||
| Apr 25, 2026 | Orion Channel Islands Sportfishing | 3/4 Day | 15 | 226 | 150 Rockfish75 Whitefish1 Lingcod |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Gentleman Channel Islands Sportfishing | 3/4 Day | 21 | 237 | 210 Rockfish25 Whitefish2 Lingcod |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Estella Hooks Landing | 1/2 Day AM | 29 | 345 | 230 Rockfish100 Whitefish7 Sculpin |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Aloha Spirit Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 27 | 491 | 270 Whitefish208 Rockfish5 Sheephead |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Speed Twin Channel Islands Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 49 | 429 | 367 Rockfish53 Whitefish6 Lingcod |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Island Fox Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 19 | 311 | 190 Rockfish77 Whitefish23 Sculpin |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Pacific Eagle Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | Full Day | 19 | 115 | 92 Rockfish10 Lingcod5 Halibut |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 24 | |||||
| Apr 24, 2026 | Mirage Channel Islands Sportfishing | Overnight | 18 | 247 | 180 Rockfish51 Whitefish16 Lingcod |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Island Spirit Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 17 | 182 | 170 Rockfish6 Sculpin5 Whitefish |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Orion Channel Islands Sportfishing | 3/4 Day | 8 | 124 | 80 Rockfish42 Whitefish2 Sheephead |
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
226 fish
Species
150 Rockfish75 Whitefish
237 fish
Species
210 Rockfish25 Whitefish
345 fish
Species
230 Rockfish100 Whitefish
491 fish
Species
270 Whitefish208 Rockfish
429 fish
Species
367 Rockfish53 Whitefish
311 fish
Species
190 Rockfish77 Whitefish
115 fish
Species
92 Rockfish10 Lingcod
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
247 fish
Species
180 Rockfish51 Whitefish
182 fish
Species
170 Rockfish6 Sculpin
124 fish
Species
80 Rockfish42 Whitefish