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Long Range Fishing Trips In California

from: Rob Lore

Long range fishing trips, or trips that last multiple days, are a great option for avid fishing enthusiasts. Long range fishing trips over multiple days, from 2 to 21 days, are scheduled in various locations and throughout the year, and are especially popular in the waters off the coast of California.

In California, for example, long range fishing trips of 2 to 6 days usually fish between 100 and 300 miles south of San Diego in the coastal waters of Baja California and the offshore islands of San Martin, Guadalupe, San Benitos, and Cedros. Target species on long range fishing trips of this nature are albacore, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, big eye tuna, skipjack, yellowtail and calico bass.

Also in California long range fishing trips are offered from 8 to 12 days that go farther away from the San Diego port. These long range fishing trips usually fish 300 to 1,000 miles south of San Diego at such places as Uncle Sam Bank, Alijos Rocks, the 23 Fathom Bank and Thetis Bank, targeting such fish varieties as yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, big eye tuna, yellowtail, wahoo and dorado.

From California to the Mexico area, the longest long range fishing trips usually last between 13 and 21 days. These trips fish along the Baja coast and the islands of Revilla Gigedos, including Clarian, Socorro and San Benedicto. In this location, lucky fishermen can catch yellowfin tuna from 200 to over 300 pounds and wahoo up to 100 pounds, which makes long range fishing trips well worth it. Not only is the fishing result grand, the needed rest is also well worth the effort.

Many avid fishermen prefer long range fishing trips for a variety of reasons. First, long range fishing trips provide a special brand of excitement. The fishing on long range fishing trips is usually focused on bigger and more exotic fish. During long range fishing trips, fish are stored below deck in refrigerated holds to keep the catch in frozen pristine condition, ensuring that your catch makes it back to port.

Vessels operating extended long range fishing trips are fully self sufficient and provide comfortable accommodations. Long range fishing trips boats have excellent food service and carry the latest in electronics and fish finding equipment, adding luxury to your expedition.

Long range fishing trips usually range in price from $200 to $300 per day, including all meals. If you are taking long range fishing trips in the California to Mexico area, you also must pay for Mexican fishing permits, and the cost for such permits varies. Most long range fishing trips operations also offer special tackel rental packages suited to the length of the long range fishing trips and the fish that will be targeted, making long range fishing trips an easy adventure.