Oceanside fishing report. On Thursday Nov 5, Oceanside Sea Center's 2 boats (43 anglers) brought in 15 calico bass, 15 skipjack tuna, 11 sand bass, 9 yellowtail, 4 whitefish, and released 70 calico bass, 10 sand bass. Water 76°F at the Oceanside buoy (5:26am Fri).
Counts as Oceanside Sea Center reports them on San Diego Fish Reports (dock totals, Nov 5). Rebuilt every morning.
The newest count, Thursday Nov 5
| Fish | Count |
|---|---|
| Calico Bass | 15 |
| Skipjack Tuna | 15 |
| Sand Bass | 11 |
| Yellowtail | 9 |
| Whitefish | 4 |
| Yellowfin Tuna | 3 |
| Bonito | 2 |
| Halibut | 1 |
| Calico Bass (released) | 70 |
| Sand Bass (released) | 10 |
2 boats, 2 trips, 43 anglers. Released fish are listed separately.
Conditions today
- Water: 76°F at the Oceanside buoy (5:26am Fri) (NOAA buoy 46224, Oceanside Offshore).
- Tides today (NOAA, La Jolla, the nearest reference station): low 0.9 ft at 12:28am; high 5.8 ft at 6:50am; low 0.1 ft at 1:28pm; high 4.2 ft at 7:31pm.
- Swell and wind by the hour: Oceanside surf report.
- After rain: the County's beach postings near the pier and harbor are on Oceanside water quality today.
Fishing off the pier: the license rule
- No license on a public pier. CDFW: a license is not required while fishing from a public fishing pier in ocean waters (report cards still apply for a few species, like spiny lobster).
- Off the pier, from the beach, jetty or a boat: a sport fishing license. CDFW's 2026 prices: one day $21.09, two days $32.40.
- Kids under 16 don't need a license, and nobody does on California's free fishing days.
Source: CDFW sport fishing licenses, read November 6, 2026. Bag and size limits: CDFW's ocean sport fishing regulations.
Parking near the pier and harbor: Oceanside beach parking.
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Questions people ask
What's biting in Oceanside right now?
On Thursday Nov 5, Oceanside Sea Center's 2 boats (43 anglers) brought in 15 calico bass, 15 skipjack tuna, 11 sand bass, 9 yellowtail, 4 whitefish, and released 70 calico bass, 10 sand bass. Water 76°F at the Oceanside buoy (5:26am Fri).
Do you need a fishing license on the Oceanside Pier?
No. CDFW says a license is not required while fishing from a public fishing pier in ocean waters. Off the pier you need a sport fishing license.
How much is a one-day fishing license in California?
$21.09 for one day and $32.40 for two days (2026, CDFW). Kids under 16 don't need one.
What's the water temperature in Oceanside today?
76°F at the Oceanside buoy (5:26am Fri), from NOAA buoy 46224 (Oceanside Offshore).
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