San Luis Obispo County Fishing Report: 06-24-26
San Luis Obispo County Fishing Report: 06-24-26
Good morning, Central Coast anglers! Here's your latest fishing report for June 24th, 2026. Summer fishing patterns are locked in! 🎣
🏞️ Lake Fishing Reports
Lake Nacimiento 🌟
- Temp: ~82°F, Clear water, 48% capacity
- SUMMER MODE ACTIVE! Fish moving to deeper water during heat of day
- White Bass: ✅ GOOD — early morning shallow bite, then deep
- Spotted Bass: Excellent on main lake points, schooling on shad
- Best Lures: Spinnerbaits, crankbaits (shad colors), topwater early
- Catfish: ✅ EXCELLENT! Big cats stacking in 20-30 ft
- Tip: Fish early morning or night — mid-day heat pushes fish deep!
Santa Margarita Lake
- Temp: Mid-60s, stained visibility, near full capacity
- Largemouth Bass: ✅ GOOD — fish on deep structure, schooling at dusk
- Best Baits: Deep-diving crankbaits, drop-shots, Texas rigs
- Crappie: Good on deep brush in 20-30 ft
- Catfish: Excellent — chicken liver and garlic shrimp
- Tip: Focus on deep water during summer!
Lopez Lake
- Temp: Warming into low 70s
- Bass: Good — deep crankbaits and drop-shots working
- Panfish: Bluegill and crappie near marina structure
- Tip: Fish the deep pockets and creek channels
San Antonio Lake
- Temp: Mid-60s, ~42% capacity, slightly stained
- Trout: Slow — try PowerBait at dawn near inlet
- Catfish: ✅ Good! Big cats on chicken liver
- Bass: Fair on shallow crankbaits early morning
🌊 Ocean Fishing: Morro Bay
NOAA Marine Forecast Summary (June 24-27):
- Today (Wed): NW winds 5-10 kt, seas 3-4 ft
- Tonight: NW 5-10 kt, seas 3-4 ft building to 4-5 ft
- Thursday: NW 5-10 kt rising to 10-15 kt, seas 3-5 ft
- Friday: NW 10-15 kt, seas 4-6 ft
- Weekend: STRONG — NW 20-25 kt with gusts to 35 kt, seas building to 8-10 ft
- ⚠️ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY likely Sat-Sun
Water Temp: ~58-60°F at Ft. McAllister — warming for summer species!
Current Bait Report:
- 🐟 Mackerel active in the bay
- 🐟 Sardines showing up — great for trolling!
- 🐟 Squid — consistent performer
Best Ocean Lures Right Now:
- 7" Squid strips
- 5" Swimbaits (anchovy/sardine colors)
- Deep-diving crankbaits for trolling
Ocean Fishing Report:
- Lingcod: Good — up to 25 lbs reported
- Rockfish: Excellent action across all species
- Vermilion Rockfish: Strong showing in 100-150 ft
- Copper Rockfish: Good numbers
- Blue Rockfish: Abundant!
🌊 Tide Schedule — Morro Bay
June 24, 2026:
- Low: 5:48 AM (0.8 ft)
- High: 12:34 PM (4.9 ft)
- Low: 4:37 PM (1.9 ft)
- High: 11:15 PM (4.2 ft)
June 25, 2026:
- Low: 6:23 AM (0.6 ft)
- High: 1:02 PM (5.1 ft)
- Low: 4:37 PM (1.8 ft)
🌙 Solunar Times — Major Feeding Periods
June 24, 2026:
- Major: 5:12 AM - 6:12 AM 🐟
- Minor: 11:24 AM - 12:24 PM 🐟
- Major: 5:36 PM - 6:36 PM 🐟
- Minor: 11:48 PM - 12:48 AM
June 25, 2026:
- Major: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM 🐟
- Minor: 12:12 PM - 1:12 PM 🐟
- Major: 6:24 PM - 7:24 PM 🐟
- Minor: 12:36 AM - 1:36 AM
Best Times: Dawn (5-7 AM) and dusk (5:30-7 PM) are prime windows!
📅 Extended Outlook
Thursday 6/25: Good fishing conditions. Morning bite best. Friday 6/26: Typical summer pattern, fish early. Saturday 6/27: ⚠️ CAUTION — Strong winds forecast. Small craft advisory likely. Sunday 6/28: ⚠️ AVOID — Dangerous conditions. Stay off water.
🎣 Get Your Gear Ready
Check our Fishing Guide for species info and regulations.
Tight lines, Central Coast! 🎣