Yellowtail spring to life at Coronado Islands

Last week it was white sea bass in the Santa Monica Bay. This week yellowtail at the Coronado Islands southwest of San Diego are the spotlight, according to Terrence Berg of 976-TUNA.

White sea bass and yellowtail also have been biting sporadically at Catalina and San Clemente islands, respectively. The Options was among the vessels checking in with sea bass limits on Father's Day.

Action at the islands is keeping Southern California fishermen busy while they await less-windy conditions to explore the offshore tuna grounds.

As for the yellowtail bite at the Coronado Islands, it's reminiscent of the old days: big fish and a steady bite.

One of the top scores on Sunday was by anglers aboard the Sea Adventure 80. They bagged nearly 100 yellowtail and "most were hogs," Capt. Terry Clayton said. The vessel runs from H&M Landing in San Diego.

The bite should hold up at least through the week.

-- PTO

Photo is a random image fished from the Web, showing a woman next to a trophy-sized yellowtail.

Comments

[Marvin Lewis]

Wow! She is a trophy!