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 fish can you catch in Avalon?

Most commonly caught species around Avalon , CA : Spotted sand bass - 4,661 reported catches Barred sand bass - 3,657 reported catches Kelp bass - 2,796 reported catches California halibut - 2,193 reported catches California scorpionfish - 1,382 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Avalon fishing reports?

The latest Avalon , CA fishing reports are: @v-de-la-torre reported a nice Grey smooth-hound at Long Beach City Beach . @Penyeezy reported a nice Pacific barracuda at Belmont Pier . @garethjgrantgrant reported a nice Barred sand bass at Long Beach Outer Harbor . @garethjgrantgrant reported a nice Barred sand bass at Long Beach Outer Harbor . @NoahVaught15 reported a nice Barred sand bass at Huntington Harbour . .

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

Grey smooth-hound

Long Beach City Beach

18 in · 3 lb

Pacific barracuda

Belmont Pier

length · weight

Barred sand bass

Long Beach Outer Harbor

length · weight

Barred sand bass

Long Beach Outer Harbor

length · weight

Barred sand bass

Huntington Harbour

4 in · 2 oz

Yellowfin croaker

Huntington Harbour

6 in · 2 oz

Pacific bonito

Balboa Pier

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Great white shark

Cabrillo Pier

150 in · 1000 lb

Haller's round ray

Seal Beach

length · weight

Balboa Pier

40 in · 300 lb

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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 September 30th, 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

Additional information

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.

Synonyms

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

Regulations for

33°20′3.1″N 118°19′53.4″W

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FAQ about Avalon fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Avalon, California?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Avalon?

Most commonly caught species around Avalon, CA:

Spotted sand bass - 4,661 reported catches
Barred sand bass - 3,657 reported catches
Kelp bass - 2,796 reported catches
California halibut - 2,193 reported catches
California scorpionfish - 1,382 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Avalon fishing reports?

The latest Avalon, CA fishing reports are:

@v-de-la-torre reported a nice Grey smooth-hound at Long Beach City Beach.
@Penyeezy reported a nice Pacific barracuda at Belmont Pier.
@garethjgrantgrant reported a nice Barred sand bass at Long Beach Outer Harbor.
@garethjgrantgrant reported a nice Barred sand bass at Long Beach Outer Harbor.
@NoahVaught15 reported a nice Barred sand bass at Huntington Harbour.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Avalon, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: