Every Boat Ramp on Channel Islands

About Channel Islands

The Channel Islands off the Southern California coast offer some of the best saltwater fishing on the Pacific Coast. The islands create nutrient-rich upwellings that attract a remarkable variety of game fish from kelp-dwelling calico bass to pelagic yellowtail.

Sportfishing boats depart from Ventura, Oxnard, and Santa Barbara harbors for trips ranging from half-day rockfish excursions to multi-day island camping and fishing adventures. White seabass and yellowtail runs from spring through fall draw dedicated anglers, while bottom fishing for rockfish and lingcod is productive year-round.

Nearest towns: Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara