Newport Beach, CA · Southern California Ocean

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Local yellowtail season kicks off

Late May through fall

Bluefin tuna peak season — offshore

June through October

SoCal albacore season — offshore

July through September

Dorado (mahi-mahi) warm water season

July through October

Rockfish — offshore of 300ft only

October through December

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Spiny lobster season opens

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Spiny lobster season closes

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

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Rockfish season opens — Southern California

Wednesday, April 1, 2027

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White seabass peak season begins

Mid-April through June

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California halibut prime season

Spring through early summer

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Local yellowtail season kicks off

Late May through fall

Bluefin tuna peak season — offshore

June through October

SoCal albacore season — offshore

July through September

Dorado (mahi-mahi) warm water season

July through October

Rockfish — offshore of 300ft only

October through December

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Spiny lobster season opens

Wednesday, October 6, 2027

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Spiny lobster season closes

Wednesday, March 1, 2028

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Rockfish season opens — Southern California

Wednesday, April 1, 2028

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White seabass peak season begins

Mid-April through June

View regs →

California halibut prime season

Spring through early summer

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Local yellowtail season kicks off

Late May through fall

Bluefin tuna peak season — offshore

June through October

SoCal albacore season — offshore

July through September

Dorado (mahi-mahi) warm water season

July through October

Rockfish — offshore of 300ft only

October through December

View regs →

Spiny lobster season opens

Wednesday, October 4, 2028

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