Seal Beach Pier September 2nd

[Fishman Fishman]

First day fishing for me in the month of September. Tried SB pier. Big swells and strong undertow for the morning. Fished a rising tide.

Used a variety of baits that included, anchovy, squid, mussel, shrimp, mackerel, smelt and lizardfish!

Bite was slow throughout the morning. Early morning I caught 5 Roundrays, midmorning I caught 1 Thornback Ray, 3 Sandbass and 1 Scorpionfish. All fish released.

Fishing went quiet and the wind picked up so I called it quits.

There was one regular fisherman who stayed for about two hours but, he left
after catching a Topsmelt and a Lizardfish. Less than a handful of fishermen trying their luck. Didn't notice anyone catching fish.

Glad to get on the pier and wet the fishing lines. Good luck everyone.

 

[Ken Jones]

At least you got a little variety — and had a chance to go fishing.

 

[Angler67]

I'm surprised no Bonito breezing through with SO MANY at Belmont Pier, the wind has been crazy from what I'm used to at Balboa

 

[HookedUp!]

I'm surprised no Bonito breezing through with SO MANY at Belmont Pier, the wind has been crazy from what I'm used to at Balboa

I was at Seal Beach Pier last week. Lots of smelt, and I saw what could have been boils, but no bites. Nobody else was really targeting bonito, but there could have been some there. I'm hoping to try Belmont soon.