surf fishing so cal

[rocket7653]

I will be in San Diego the end of Sept. How is the surf fishing there, particularly Mission Beach? Will I need a licence? What can I expect to catch? Also I would like to take an 8 year old who gets bored easily on a short charter. Would also like a longer charter for me to hopefully get into some bigger stuff. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Bill
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[tubeN2]

Welcome to BigFishTackle and thanks for your question.

Surf fishing is awesome in Mission Bay area. You can expect to catch some Corbina, Barred Surf Perch, Spotted Sand Bass and even some nice Barracuda if they happen to be in the area.

If you plan on fishing from the pier near there, you won't need a license. You will need a license if you plan on fishing on the boat or from the beach. Your son will not need a license since he is under 16 years of age.

As far a a charter goes, a longer trip may not always warrant more fish. It will afford a longer boat ride. Currently, the better fishing is being done on the 2 day or more trips.

There is always something in closer range but the quality is not usually there.

If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. We are all here to help each other.[cool]
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