Calico Bass are one of the most iconic inshore species found throughout Southern California’s kelp forests and rocky coastlines. Known for their aggressive strikes and powerful fights, they challenge anglers to fish with precision around heavy structure.
Artificial swimbaits, weedless plastics, jerkbaits, and live bait all produce excellent results when targeting Calico Bass. Although many anglers practice catch and release to preserve the fishery, Calico Bass continue to be one of the most respected sport fish in California. Learning how they behave around kelp and rocky reefs greatly increases your success on the water.
