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Outer Santa Barbara Passage

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

4.8·90 catches

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Outer Santa Barbara Passage fishing reports

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Pacific bluefin tuna

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White seabass

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California yellowtail amberjack

23 in · 5 lb

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Pacific bluefin tuna

46 in · 43 lb 5 oz

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Atlantic bluefin tuna

35 in · 22 lb

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Southern bluefin tuna

43 in · 50 lb

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General info

Outer Santa Barbara Passage is a water located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Pacific bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, and Lingcod.

Location

33°12′0″N 118°32′2.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Outer Santa Barbara Passage, CA

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.

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West Carson

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Hermosa Beach

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Seal Beach

46.6 miles away

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46.7 miles away

Carson

46.9 miles away

Newport Beach

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48.3 miles away

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48.7 miles away

Westminster

49.2 miles away

Los Alamitos

49.5 miles away

Laguna Beach

50.5 miles away

Lakewood

50.6 miles away

Hawaiian Gardens

51.0 miles away

Cypress

51.3 miles away

Garden Grove

51.9 miles away

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FAQ about Outer Santa Barbara Passage fishing

Outer Santa Barbara Passage is a water located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°12′0″N 118°32′2.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Outer Santa Barbara Passage by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Outer Santa Barbara Passage are:
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Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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