🐟 What fish can you catch in Avalon?

Most commonly caught species around Avalon , CA : Spotted sand bass - 4,008 reported catches Barred sand bass - 3,278 reported catches Kelp bass - 2,438 reported catches California halibut - 2,058 reported catches California scorpionfish - 1,194 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Avalon fishing reports?

The latest Avalon , CA fishing reports are: @dybg reported a nice Spotted sand bass . @prestonbaydar reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Balboa Beach . @caleb-templeton reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Lower Newport Bay . @Bluegigi_Slayer69 reported a nice Barred sand bass at Queensway Bay . .

Fishing in Avalon, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Avalon, California?

Anglers in Avalon , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Catalina Island , Avalon Bay , Green Pleasure Pier , Outer Santa Barbara Passage .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Avalon?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Avalon

California scorpionfish

Latest Avalon fishing reports

Spotted sand bass

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Huntington Harbour

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Spotted sand bass

Balboa Beach

18 in · 2 lb 4 oz

Spotted sand bass

Lower Newport Bay

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Barred sand bass

Queensway Bay

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Yellowfin croaker

Queensway Bay

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California butterfly ray

Bolsa Chica State Beach

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Grey smooth-hound

Bolsa Chica State Beach

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Barred sand bass

Long Beach Outer Harbor

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Barred sand bass

San Pedro Bay

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Fishing regulations in Avalon

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Spotted sand bass as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Spotted sand bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Bag limit of 5 Kelp Bass, Barred Sand Bass, or Spotted Sand Bass in any combination.
Open year-round.
When filleting on a vessel, fillets shall be a minimum of seven and one half inches in length. Each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin.

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

Regulations for

33°20′3.1″N 118°19′53.4″W

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FAQ about Avalon fishing

Anglers in Avalon, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Catalina Island, Avalon Bay, Green Pleasure Pier, and Outer Santa Barbara Passage.

Most commonly caught species around Avalon, CA:

Spotted sand bass - 4,008 reported catches
Barred sand bass - 3,278 reported catches
Kelp bass - 2,438 reported catches
California halibut - 2,058 reported catches
California scorpionfish - 1,194 reported catches

The latest Avalon, CA fishing reports are:

@dybg reported a nice Spotted sand bass.
@prestonbaydar reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Balboa Beach.
@caleb-templeton reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Lower Newport Bay.
@Bluegigi_Slayer69 reported a nice Barred sand bass at Queensway Bay.

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