Coronado Islands CA fishing forecast
Coronado Islands CA is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Pacific, United States. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack, Kelp Bass. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #36 of 439 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 9 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 24.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 11 km/h from WNW, gusting 16 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.1 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward WNW |
| Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Depth | 2 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.34 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 32.6 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.7 m at 10 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: Point Loma South, CA (191) (20 km): water 24.6 °C, waves 1.1 m
The water here is 0.4 °C cooler than the August average of 25.0 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 20.0 m, with the thermocline below that.
San Diego tide chart & times · 33 km from this spot
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Coronado Islands CA
Coronado Islands CA currently scores 95 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermal front +4.8
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Current +3.7
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: kelp-bass, pacific-bluefin-tuna, yellowtail-amberjack, pacific-barracuda, california-sheephead, barred-sand-bass, white-seabass, california-corbina
Bite windows
Best months for Coronado Islands CA:
Score history at this spot
15 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-07-31, 97/100
11 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Seriola lalandi
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Paralabrax clathratus
Best months by species at Coronado Islands CA
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail AmberjackSeriola lalandi | ||||||||||||
| Kelp BassParalabrax clathratus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail AmberjackT14 CCR §28.37 | 10/day | min 61 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Ten fish daily. The 24-inch fork-length minimum carries an explicit exception: five fish under 24 inches may be taken or possessed within the ten. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Resident sport fishing licence required. Additional report cards are required for certain species (salmon, sturgeon)., non-residents Non-resident annual, plus 1-day and 10-day options.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. California groundfish rules — lingcod, rockfish, cabezon and greenling — are set separately for each of five Groundfish Management Areas, vary by depth, and may be changed in-season by emergency action. White seabass has a seasonal sub-limit south of Point Conception. Always verify the current rules for your area at wildlife.ca.gov before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Coronado Islands CA?
Anglers at Coronado Islands CA target Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack and Kelp Bass.
When is the best time to fish Coronado Islands CA?
The most productive months at Coronado Islands CA are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Coronado Islands CA right now?
Coronado Islands CA currently scores 95 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Coronado Islands CA from shore?
Yes — Coronado Islands CA is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Coronado Islands CA right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish: Taming the Brown BomberHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.