When wahoo are around Mission Bay
Wahoo fishing out of Mission Bay is an occasional offshore proposition. No season is stated for this port, and wahoo turn up as an extra on offshore trips rather than as a fish you plan a calendar around. Departure and harbor details are on the Mission Bay port page.
No set season
No wahoo season is set for Mission Bay, so there is no window to pencil in. Plan an offshore day for the other species on the water and treat a wahoo as a bonus.
What the counts show
A Pacifica 1-day trip with 15 anglers reported 2 wahoo. That is the only local record: one count, one listing operator, three named grounds. What it tells you is the trip type. The fish came on a 1-day offshore trip, not on a half-day run.
Where boats run for wahoo
Boats run offshore for wahoo from Mission Bay. For the wider view beyond this port, see the Pacific Southwest wahoo picture (see also the Pacific Southwest region guide).
Offshore, not the kelp
The Point Loma and La Jolla kelp beds are named as grounds on the Seaforth half-day trip. The wahoo report came from a 1-day offshore trip, so it shouldn’t be read as wahoo on the kelp beds. If wahoo is the goal, point the boat offshore.
The 1-day trip reference
The Pacifica 1-day trip is the reference for the kind of run that produced wahoo. A half-day trip works the named kelp grounds, while a 1-day trip goes offshore, which is where the count came from.
| Trip type | Grounds named | Wahoo reported |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day | Point Loma kelp beds, La Jolla kelp beds | None reported |
| 1-day (Pacifica) | Offshore | 2 wahoo, 15 anglers |
Grounds and structure near Mission Bay
Three named grounds sit near Mission Bay, and only one is outside US waters. Mark them before you run.
| Ground | What it is | How it is noted locally |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma kelp beds | Kelp beds | Named grounds area on the Seaforth half-day trip |
| La Jolla kelp beds | Kelp beds | Named grounds area on the Seaforth half-day trip |
| Coronado Islands | Islands in Mexican waters | Mexican waters |
Point Loma kelp beds
Seaforth names the Point Loma kelp beds as a grounds area on its half-day trip. The wahoo report is from offshore, not from here.
La Jolla kelp beds
The La Jolla kelp beds carry the same attribution: a grounds area named on the Seaforth half-day trip.
Coronado Islands
The Coronado Islands are in Mexican waters. See the regulations section below.
How wahoo are fished and who fishes for them
One listing operator out of Mission Bay names wahoo: Seaforth Sportfishing. Wahoo are generally a trolling fish. Tactics and rigging are covered in the wahoo species guide. For the other species a Mission Bay boat works on the same water, see coastal and offshore gamefish.
Seaforth Sportfishing
Seaforth Sportfishing at Quivira Basin is the Mission Bay operator that lists wahoo, and it is the source of the Pacifica count. Legacy is listed for whale watching only and is not a wahoo boat.
Private boats
If you run your own boat, the decision is where to point it, and for wahoo that means offshore. Treat the half-day kelp grounds as separate water. The one reported count came from offshore, and no count guarantees a fish.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Mission Bay
Is there a wahoo season out of Mission Bay?
No set season from this port. Wahoo are an occasional offshore catch.
Do half-day trips target wahoo?
The Point Loma and La Jolla kelp beds are named half-day grounds. The wahoo report came from a Pacifica 1-day offshore trip.
Who lists wahoo out of Mission Bay?
Seaforth Sportfishing at Seaforth Landing, Quivira Basin. Legacy is listed for whale watching only.
How many wahoo has a trip reported?
A Pacifica 1-day trip with 15 anglers reported 2 wahoo.
Are the Coronado Islands in US waters?
No. They are in Mexican waters, so Mexican rules apply. Check California rules for US waters.
