by Dana Point Fish Company | Oct 8, 2015 | Crustaceans, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Lobster, Resources, Saltwater Shellfish
Spiny lobster season begins October 3, 2015 to March 16, 2016. The season typically runs from the Saturday preceding the first Wednesday in October all the way to the first Wednesday after March 15 in the spring. If you are planning on going lobstering, you’ll...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Sep 5, 2015 | Fishing, Fishing Info, Tackle Basics, Tackle Lures
Fish hooks come in all shapes and sizes, each geared toward a different fishing method or species. Basic Parts of a Fish Hook Eye: Where the line is attached. Shank: The straight part from the eye to the curved part of the hook. Gap: The space between the hook and the...
by Renee Shelton | Mar 10, 2015 | Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Finfish, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Hook Up, Resources, Safety, Saltwater Finfish, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Shellfish, Tackle Basics
What is a fish or aquatic nuisance species? Fish or aquatic nuisance species is a non-native species that is introduced and threatens a native species. The introduced fish can breed with the native fish producing a hybrid. The aquatic nuisance species can mean fish,...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 1, 2015 | DPFishCo, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Hook Up, Resources, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Saltwater Fishing
Below are some basic opening / closing dates and information for southern California areas – Point Conception to the Mexican border. Unfortunately the fishing regulations have become so complicated and confusing you will need to take some serious time...
by Renee Shelton | Feb 24, 2015 | Boating, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Shellfish, Methods, Mussels, Seafood, Univalves, Bivalves
The zebra and quagga mussels are both considered an invasive or nuisance species, and pose an economic and ecological threat to many areas. They hurt native species by pushing them out of their native habitats. If you were in a boat that was fishing in infested...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 1, 2015 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Fishing Info, Freshwater Fishing, Methods, Saltwater Fishing, Tackle Basics
In fishing, you need something to tempt the fish enough to bite a lure, and something to haul it once you’ve caught it. A rod and reel set up can mean anything from a simple line tied to a stick to high-tech multi geared reels strapped to modern...
