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

2 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.

Small Craft Advisory at 3 spotsCoastal Flood Advisory at 2 spots
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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.

Avila BeachSan Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperch

68° water · 15 mph wind · incoming tide

83Worth the trip
Santa Cruz Main BeachSanta Cruz County, CACalifornia halibutSmall Craft Advisory

66° water · 9 mph wind · incoming tide

70Worth the trip
Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperchSmall Craft Advisory

68° water · 15 mph wind · incoming tide

58Marginal
Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)San Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperchSmall Craft Advisory

68° water · 10 mph wind · incoming tide

58Marginal
Cayucos State BeachSan Luis Obispo County, CABarred surfperchCoastal Flood Advisory

68° water · 10 mph wind · incoming tide

58Marginal

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.