Southern California Region
Channel Islands Fishing Report
Channel Islands fishing reports, landings, and seasons
Updated daily3 landings12+ boats
11,702
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.
7,478 Rockfish3,844 Whitefish181 Lingcod98 Sheephead35 Sculpin
Landings
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDAY, APRIL 12 | |||||
| Apr 12, 2026 | Mirage Channel Islands Sportfishing | Overnight | 21 | 313 | 210 Rockfish98 Whitefish5 Lingcod |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Graylight Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 6 | 57 | 50 Rockfish3 Whitefish2 Halibut |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Aloha Spirit Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 15 | 300 | 149 Rockfish138 Whitefish8 Lingcod |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Speed Twin Channel Islands Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 33 | 456 | 329 Rockfish122 Whitefish3 Lingcod |
| Apr 12, 2026 | New Hustler Hooks Landing | Overnight | 20 | 400 | 200 Whitefish182 Rockfish11 Lingcod |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Island Fox Channel Islands Sportfishing | Full Day | 17 | 252 | 170 Rockfish68 Whitefish6 Sheephead |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Gentleman Channel Islands Sportfishing | 3/4 Day | 30 | 483 | 300 Rockfish175 Whitefish7 Sheephead |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Island Spirit Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | 1/2 Day Twilight | 24 | 361 | 218 Rockfish143 Whitefish |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Endeavor (Ventura) Ventura Harbor Sportfishing | Overnight | 17 | 320 | 170 Rockfish120 Whitefish20 Lingcod |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 | |||||
| Apr 11, 2026 | Speed Twin Channel Islands Sportfishing | 1/2 Day AM | 49 | 688 | 490 Rockfish196 Whitefish2 Sculpin |
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
313 fish
Species
210 Rockfish98 Whitefish
57 fish
Species
50 Rockfish3 Whitefish
300 fish
Species
149 Rockfish138 Whitefish
456 fish
Species
329 Rockfish122 Whitefish
400 fish
Species
200 Whitefish182 Rockfish
252 fish
Species
170 Rockfish68 Whitefish
483 fish
Species
300 Rockfish175 Whitefish
361 fish
Species
218 Rockfish143 Whitefish
320 fish
Species
170 Rockfish120 Whitefish
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
688 fish
Species
490 Rockfish196 Whitefish