When yellowfin are around
From King Harbor, yellowfin show up on the Navegante 1.5-day and 2-day trips, the same runs that also target yellowtail and calico bass. Out of this port it is a multi-day fishery, not a quick run outside the breakwater. Harbor details are on our Redondo Beach port page.
Trip listings show what boats plan to target, and they don’t guarantee yellowfin on a given run. Regional timing for the whole coast is in our Pacific Southwest yellowfin guide (see also the Pacific Southwest region guide).
| Trip length | What the port lists |
|---|---|
| 1.5-day | Yellowfin, yellowtail, calico bass |
| 2-day | Yellowfin, yellowtail, calico bass |
Where boats run and the grounds near port
Yellowfin tuna fishing out of Redondo Beach starts with the Navegante 1.5-day and 2-day trips, which are the documented runs. Near the harbor, a set of named structure shapes the water you cross on the way out and back.
| Name | Depth | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Redondo Canyon | 2000 ft | Heads close to shore by the harbor |
| Rocky Point (Palos Verdes) | n/a | Minutes from King Harbor |
| Palos Verdes kelp beds | n/a | Minutes from King Harbor |
| Hermosa Beach Artificial Reef | 55-60 ft | Artificial reef |
| Redondo Beach streetcar reef | 60 ft | 1958 CDFW study site |
| Redondo artificial reef | n/a | Named on chart list |
| Palawan Wreck | n/a | Named on chart list |
| Redondo West Wall | n/a | Named on chart list |
Chart layers are not for navigation. Use official NOAA charts to run the boat.
Redondo Canyon
Redondo Canyon drops to 2000 ft and heads close to shore, which puts deep water right next to King Harbor. You reach it early in the run out of the harbor. Chart Contours shows how close the canyon wall comes to the harbor mouth.
Palos Verdes: Rocky Point and the kelp beds
Rocky Point and the Palos Verdes kelp beds sit within minutes of King Harbor, in water you pass on the way out. They belong to the yellowtail and calico bass side of the mixed-bag pattern.
Reefs, wrecks and the West Wall
Hermosa Beach Artificial Reef sits in 55-60 ft of water. The Redondo Beach streetcar reef sits in 60 ft and is a 1958 CDFW study site. The Redondo artificial reef, the Palawan Wreck and the Redondo West Wall are named on the chart list. All of this is nearshore structure, relevant to the calico bass and yellowtail part of a trip.
How it’s fished and who fishes for them
Redondo Beach Sportfishing lists yellowfin tuna on the Redondo Special, a 65 ft boat carrying up to 60 anglers. Tackle and techniques are in our yellowfin tuna fishing guide.
Mixed-bag trips
The pattern is Navegante 1.5-day and 2-day trips, with yellowtail and calico bass in the mix. Plan tackle and fish-hold space for more than one species.
Redondo Beach Sportfishing
The operator is Redondo Beach Sportfishing, and the boat is the Redondo Special, 65 ft, with room for up to 60 anglers. The Redondo Beach Sportfishing trip listings have the current schedule. A trip on a boat that size with that many anglers differs from running your own boat with your own crew.
Reading tides at 9410738
NOAA tide station 9410738 sits in King Harbor and gives the water level for your departure and return. It reads water level only, not offshore temperature or swell. For wind, wave height and period, use the official NWS marine forecast.
FAQ about yellowfin tuna fishing out of Redondo Beach
Can you catch yellowfin tuna out of Redondo Beach?
Yes. Yellowfin appear on the Navegante 1.5-day and 2-day trips from King Harbor, mixed with yellowtail and calico bass. No trip is guaranteed to produce them.
How long are yellowfin trips from King Harbor?
The listed trips run 1.5 days and 2 days.
What else is caught on the same trips?
Yellowtail and calico bass.
Which boat lists yellowfin from Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach Sportfishing’s Redondo Special, a 65 ft boat carrying up to 60 anglers.
How deep is Redondo Canyon?
Redondo Canyon drops to 2000 ft and heads close to shore by King Harbor.
Where can I plan for other tuna species?
Our tuna fishing guides cover broader tuna planning.
