Fishing For

Kelp bass

4.0
(20)
392 Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching Kelp bass. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
Average Length
-
Maximum Length
2.4 ft
Maximum Weight
15.4 lbs
Depth Range
3.3 - 200.1 ft
Temperature Range
-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Kelp bass

4.0
(17)
Mission Bay
San Diego, California
80 Catches
4.0
(25)
North Pacific Ocean (Deer Creek Beach-Alamitos Peninsula)
33.845657, -118.450854
70 Catches
4.0
(20)
North Pacific Ocean (Solana Beach-San Diego Bay)
San Diego County, California
30 Catches
4.0
(13)
North Pacific Ocean (Pelican Beach-Corona del Mar Beach)
Orange County, California
25 Catches
4.0
(26)
San Diego Bay
San Diego County, California
24 Catches
4.0
(10)
North Pacific Ocean (Cockleburr Canyon-South La Joolla SMCA)
32.933038, -117.332507
16 Catches
5.0
(2)
North Pacific Ocean (CA)
Orange County, California
14 Catches
4.0
(6)
North Pacific Ocean (Santa Catalina Island)
Los Angeles County, California
14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Kelp bass

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid
4.0
(91)
16 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(193)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Mackerel
4.0
(66)
9 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Pacific Sardine
5.0
(16)
5 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(117)
5 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Sardine
4.0
(13)
4 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Anchovies
4.0
(22)
4 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Atlantic Longfin Squid
4.0
(95)
3 Catches

Recently Caught Kelp bass

Nick Weaver

3 days ago
 • 
San Diego County, California

Kelp bass
1
8 likes

JO_OUTDOORS .

3 days ago
 • 
Orange County, California

Caught this nice bass fishing on the clemente at dana wharf sportfishing. Shoutout to the crew they absolutely an amazing help taking of fish tieing lines and untangling lines. Thanks

Kelp bass
1 lb
8 likes
App logo
Get Ready
To Fish
with the best fishing app on the planet

John D

3 days ago
 • 
San Diego County, California

One okay Calico before work, I’ll take it 🤙

Kelp bass
15 likes

Sammy Seijas

5 days ago
 • 
San Diego County, California

Caught a bunch if these calico bass!

Kelp bass
16 likes • 1 comment

Randy Williams

1 week ago
 • 
Orange County, California

Jake the snake

Kelp bass
7 likes

Dargan Rowe

1 week ago
 • 
Georgetown County, South Carolina

Hooked him in the eye socket poor guy

Kelp bass
5 likes

Andrew Schreiber

2 weeks ago
 • 
Los Angeles County, California

First catch of the day ;)

Kelp bass
10 oz
1
9 likes

Fish slayer H$K 67251

2 weeks ago
 • 
Los Angeles County, California

Redondo Beach Craziness!

Kelp bass
11 likes
App logo
Get Ready
To Fish
with the best fishing app on the planet

Popular Fish Species

Largemouth black bass
232.9K Catches
Smallmouth bass
38.5K Catches
Bluegill
29.8K Catches
Channel catfish
28.3K Catches
Rainbow trout
27.2K Catches
Common carp
22.5K Catches
Northern pike
22.5K Catches
Black crappie
14.6K Catches
Blue background image
App image
Want to know more about fishing for
Kelp bass?
Download the FishAngler app to get access to advanced fishing maps, local fishing reports & forecasts. Join millions of anglers and get all the intel you need to catch more fish!
QR
Apple Store Google Play Store
Rating App Reviews