I fished La Conchita today from 0800 until I got stung by a jellyfish, which was about 1145 hours. The water was great. Only one wave would come in at a time with the water going flat for a bit, then another wave would come in. It was good, you could cast behind the wave and feel every strike. It was overcast all morning and the sun didnt come out until about noon. The only people on the beach was myself, another fisherman about 1/2 mile up the beach, a few dog walkers, and the same beautiful lady that jogs every morning in her tiny bikini. Woof!! Woof!! :9 Sorry ladies, no disrespect intented. The flat area of the beach, the trough, and the bowls area were holding lots of Barred Perch. I didnt see any Corbinas until I headed out to have my jellyfish sting looked at, then I nearly stepped on 2 of them. As far as BP it when like this 4 in the 13-141/2 inch range, 5 in the 11-13 range, and 6 in the 8-10 inch range. Overall it was a great day to fish there. The Red tide was way off the beach. As for my set up, it was #6 main line on a carolina rig w/#4 test leader. The bait was sandcrabs, although I did try my grubs I had no luck with them. It must of been because I was out of the scent. I did lose my set up a few times when something big and strong hooked up and ran. My reel sang but the pull was so strong that it broke my leader in half. Maybe it was one of the two halibuts I released in previous weeks or a big Corbina. Anyways it was great!!! Anyways, take care and stay safe, and we'll see you in the surf!! Cali_bear

Cali Bear...Sounds like a great morning of surf fishing....I have had a few of the same up here on Oceano beach. What else do you guys catch along that strech of beach? And I am new to the ocean shore fishing, do you know how long the season is for Barbed Perch?...what times of year are better then others? Just curious....Oh and how do you do on Halibuts this time of year?

Thanks for the info....

Bryan V.

Hey Bassin!!!! I have had my best year ever this year and most of it has happen on that strip of beach. I have caught 3 legal halibuts there, 22, 23, and 25 inches long. I even stepped on a 4th big one backing out the water while landing the 25 inch one. I know it was a big one cause when I stepped on its head, the tail started slapping my inner leg hard, it nearly struck you know what. I have caught 4 corbina, 3 of which were on that same strip. The ones I caught there were 16 1/2, 17 1/2, and 18 inches long. You can always see Corbina all over. And too numerous BP's to number, but the last 3 days I have got about about 18 in the 12-15 1/2 inch range. If you divide that strip into quarters it goes like this. The far east quarter are the flats, the second quarter is where the trough begins, it ends in the middle of the third quarter. In the third quarter the trough ends. also in the third quarter there are 2 big bowls or ponds (depressions), and there is a third bowl in the fourth quarter and more flats when you get near the rocks at the far West end. I will hit the trough and the bowls, then cross then onto the sand bars, then fish the deeper waters beyond. The troughs and depressions are anywhere from 2-4 feet deep, so its not problem crossing, if it was you just walk around them. Anyway, you see why I like La Conchita so much. Maybe you can join us for our Ventura County PerchFest on 7/31 from 0800-1 pm. We havent decided if its going to be in La Conchita or the Edison plant on Harbour in Oxnard. More details to follow. If I can help any further just let me know. Stay safe and happy fishing!! Cali_bear

Sorry I forgot to answer all of your questions. You can also catch batrays, sharks, skates, and assorted fish from time to time. As far as the perch season goes, my understanding is that perch is year round. You do however have a limit of 5 of any species.