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What Fish Are Biting in Dana Point Right Now? (November Update)

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If you’re wondering what’s biting this month at Dana Wharf Sport Fishing, here’s your data-backed answer. Based on recent fish count logs from, November is delivering diverse action, especially for bottom and mixed-bag species.

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Recent Catches Include:

  • Rockfish: 300+ on 1/9/25, 245 on 11/3, 267 on 11/8.

  • Sculpin & Sheephead: Showing consistently on most trips, with 66 sculpin and 48 sheephead landed on 11/8 alone.

  • Whitefish: 47 caught on 11/2 and 24 on 11/1 — a solid target.

  • Bass Action: Calico and sand bass remain steady. Over 165 bass released on 11/8, with smaller numbers landed.

  • Pelagic Surprise: 28 Bluefin Tuna and 2 Yellowtail were caught on 11/2 — not common for November!

Whether you’re after bass nearshore or want to drop deep for rockfish, now is a great time to fish Dana Point. Book a 3/4 or full-day trip for the best shot at variety.

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