🐟 What fish can you catch in Eureka?

Most commonly caught species around Eureka , CA : Lingcod - 198 reported catches Black rockfish - 165 reported catches Kelp greenling - 140 reported catches Steelhead - 119 reported catches Cabezon - 111 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Eureka fishing reports?

The latest Eureka , CA fishing reports are: @Nicknef reported a nice Lingcod . @hughes-t reported a nice Steelhead at Little River . @mattuser6971 reported a nice Black rockfish at Entrance Channel . @mattuser6971 reported a nice Black rockfish at Entrance Channel . @Todofine reported a nice Cabezon at Humboldt County Coast . .

Fishing in Eureka, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Eureka, California?

Anglers in Eureka , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Humboldt Bay , Humboldt County Coast , Entrance Channel , Arcata Bay , Mad River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Eureka , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Lingcod caught in Eureka?

The biggest Lingcod (by length) reported in Eureka , CA was a 7 ft / 53.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @wyatt-dylan at Humboldt County Coast on November 17, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Black rockfish caught in Eureka?

The biggest Black rockfish (by length) reported in Eureka , CA was a 2 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @agarrett4408 at Humboldt County Coast on May 23, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Kelp greenling caught in Eureka?

The biggest Kelp greenling (by length) reported in Eureka , CA was a 4.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @c-dub20 at Entrance Channel on August 6, 2019 .

California, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Eureka spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Eureka

Latest Eureka fishing reports

Lingcod

length · weight

Steelhead

Little River

length · weight

Black rockfish

Entrance Channel

length · weight

Black rockfish

Entrance Channel

length · weight

Cabezon

Humboldt County Coast

length · weight

Black rockfish

Humboldt County Coast

length · weight

Humboldt Bay

length · weight

Kelp greenling

Entrance Channel

length · weight

Lingcod

length · weight

Cabezon

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Eureka

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 Lingcod as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Lingcod

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

22"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Season Exceptions:

April 1 - April 30: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Oct 1 - Oct 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Dec 1 - Dec 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)

This species is included in the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.

Fillets minimum 14-inch in length with a 1" square patch of skin on each fillet.

For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.

Ophiodon elongatus

Regulations for

40°47′39.1″N 124°09′24.5″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Eureka fishing

Anglers in Eureka, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Humboldt Bay, Humboldt County Coast, Entrance Channel, Arcata Bay, and Mad River.

Most commonly caught species around Eureka, CA:

Lingcod - 198 reported catches
Black rockfish - 165 reported catches
Kelp greenling - 140 reported catches
Steelhead - 119 reported catches
Cabezon - 111 reported catches

The latest Eureka, CA fishing reports are:

@Nicknef reported a nice Lingcod.
@hughes-t reported a nice Steelhead at Little River.
@mattuser6971 reported a nice Black rockfish at Entrance Channel.
@mattuser6971 reported a nice Black rockfish at Entrance Channel.
@Todofine reported a nice Cabezon at Humboldt County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Eureka, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Lingcod (by length) reported in Eureka, CA was a 7 ft / 53.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @wyatt-dylan at Humboldt County Coast on November 17, 2020.

The biggest Black rockfish (by length) reported in Eureka, CA was a 2 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @agarrett4408 at Humboldt County Coast on May 23, 2016.

The biggest Kelp greenling (by length) reported in Eureka, CA was a 4.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @c-dub20 at Entrance Channel on August 6, 2019.