As we enter September, let’s overview how the surf fishing has been in August. The water temp reached its warmest level of the 12 months at 73-74 levels and the surf has stayed mellow. General fish exercise slowed in the course of the month. A mid-month burst of seaweed made issues more durable in sure spots and has principally cleared, leaving cleaner water and manageable situations. The chunk is extra selective than it was in late July, however there’s nonetheless loads to focus on. Let’s dive into the small print and what to anticipate going ahead.
New YouTube Movies
I mentioned I’d be posting extra YouTube movies this 12 months and I’m doing my finest to remain true to that. This month I used to be capable of publish 3 new YouTube movies so be certain that to test all of them out!
This primary video proven beneath is the newest publish the place I present the total expertise of San Diego surf fishing. We begin by fishing with sand crabs to catch some corbina and ultimately surfperch, and we then use surfperch to focus on leopard sharks.
The following video is only about leopard shark fishing. It was a singular day by which the sharks have been biting so nicely that I used to be capable of maintain my shark rod in my hand and really feel the chunk occur somewhat than placing the shark rod in its holder and ready.
And lastly is a video you guys could have already seen as I revealed it very early in August. It’s a video about surf fishing by robust seaweed situations and how one can have success. Examine all of them out and subscribe in case you benefit from the content material. Thanks, guys!
What’s Being Caught Proper Now?
Mild Sort out
The sunshine deal with chunk has cooled in comparison with midsummer. There are nonetheless loads of large corbina cruising the shallows, however they aren’t feeding almost as aggressively as they have been in late July and early August. Surfperch proceed to supply dependable motion, whereas yellowfin croaker present up right here and there, although not in enormous numbers. Spotfin croaker have are available in waves, however not too long ago they’ve been scarce. General, the chunk is slower, however there are nonetheless fish to be caught in case you put within the time.
Lure Fishing
Lure fishing has additionally tapered off a bit. Halibut, white seabass, and calico bass are nonetheless round, however the consistency isn’t what it was earlier in the summertime. The motion will be hit-or-miss, although with the appropriate tide and clear water you may nonetheless join with high quality fish. Anticipate the lure chunk to remain reasonable by September, with some slight enchancment doable as water temperatures start to steadily cool.
Shark Fishing
Shark fishing is the one space that hasn’t slowed down. The chunk stays robust, with leopard sharks being particularly dependable this month. Soupfin sharks, bat rays, and the occasional giant guitarfish are nonetheless blended in, however leopard sharks proceed to be the principle draw and supply regular motion for these fishing heavy setups.
Really helpful Gear
Use the dropdowns beneath to be taught in regards to the really helpful gear for every fashion of surf fishing talked about on this article.
Some Current Catches – September Surf Fishing
Once more, all species will be caught proper now. Sight casting for corbina is price making an attempt these days with tons of accessible targets, however few takers. Shark fishing has been the most efficient fashion of surf fishing as of late.
Sand Crab Standing
Sand crabs are nonetheless out in full pressure and straightforward to gather, with a full vary of sizes lining the shoreline. For now, there’s no must carry backup bait, however take into account that as quickly as we get a couple of cool nights, sand crabs may begin to skinny out and develop into much less dependable by the top of September.
Situations Report
- Water Temps: Constant water temperatures at the moment are holding regular above 72°F.
- Seaweed: Whereas seaweed obtained a bit uncontrolled in mid-August, it’s tapered again to extra manageable situations these days.
- Swell: Surf stays low and manageable. There’s a little bit of swell coming by now, but it surely ought to stay total mellow for some time.
Surf Fishing Forecast – September Outlook
- Trying forward, it appears the better of the sunshine deal with fishing is probably going behind us for the season. Croaker, corbina, and perch will nonetheless be out there, however not on the tempo we noticed earlier in the summertime.
- Shark fishing ought to stay robust by September.
- Lure fishing could decide up barely because the water begins to chill, although it received’t attain the degrees we had from Might by July.
- You’ll seemingly see fish cruising within the waves when surf fishing round sundown in case you look by the waves (when the solar is behind the waves). These fish are mullet and develop into very energetic within the fall.
- General, September fishing in San Diego shall be extra spotty and unpredictable. Some days the chunk shall be lifeless, and different days you’ll discover scorching motion within the surf. With mellow surf, heat water, and delightful late summer time sunsets, it’s nonetheless a good time to be out on the seaside casting into the waves.
Remark Under
Been out fishing these days? Drop your personal report within the feedback and let me know what you’ve been seeing and catching!
