California Central Coast The Central Coast from Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay through San Luis Obispo County

4 of 6worth the trip today

Mostly barred surfperch and California halibut today. Each spot is scored for whatever is in season and biting best there.

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Best on California Central Coast right now

Every spot on California Central Coast

6 public spots, best first. Each is scored for whatever is in season and biting best there today.

Santa Cruz Main BeachSanta Cruz County, CACalifornia halibut

67° water · 6 mph wind · incoming tide

100Go
Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperch

68° water · 10 mph wind

84Worth the trip
Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)San Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperch

68° water · 10 mph wind

84Worth the trip
Avila BeachSan Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperch

68° water · 5 mph wind

84Worth the trip

About California Central Coast

The Central Coast from Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay through San Luis Obispo County. 6 public spots, where people most often fish for barred surfperch, California halibut, rockfish and lingcod.

What people fish for here

What anglers are reporting

No current report covers these waters.

Each spot page links its state agency’s latest report · California.