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 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...
by John Shelton | Dec 13, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Species ID, Tackle Basics
Identifying Characteristics and Biology Bloodworms come from the genus Glycera, and are a common bait in sport fishing. Bloodworms are pinkish in color, and can grow to about 14 inches in length. They are found in tidal flats and shallow waters, and can bite leaving a...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 15, 2014 | Fishing, Grunion, Saltwater Fishing
California Grunion Run – 2014 Season Open Season / Closed Season About grunioning from the CA DFG: While grunion spawn on many beaches in southern California, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife does not recommend any particular beach because of...
by Renee Shelton | May 2, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Weather
A tide is the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun. Tides are important for both surfers, boaters, and fishermen alike, and in the case of the grunion, important for...
