California Saltwater Fishing Tackle | Striped Bass & San Diego Tuna Guide

California Saltwater Fishing: Season & Tackle Guide

California runs two completely different fisheries Magictail tackle covers well: the San Francisco Bay Delta's striped bass run, and San Diego's summer bluefin and yellowfin tuna season.

Peak Seasons

• Striped Bass: Spring (March–May) as fish push into the Delta to spawn, with a fall push back through in October–November.
• Bluefin Tuna: June through early November out of San Diego, peaking July–September.
• Yellowfin Tuna & Yellowtail: Yellowfin arrive mid-July and run into October; yellowtail peak June–July.

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