Fishing in Atascadero

Get all the fishing information of Atascadero : Fishing spot, Fishing activites, Fishing trips, ...

Fishing in Atascadero

What can I fish there ?

Keep your rods ready for Atascadero in San Luis Obispo. The fishing forecast is currently 6. The most caught fishes here are the atlantic sharpnose shark, the gray triggerfish, the sheepshead and the lane snapper. Come try the most famous fishing techniques like the angling - using floats, trolling for mackerel, big game fishing or fishing with traps.

The whole information of Fishing in Atascadero come from this website : Fishing in Atascadero

The best moment for fishing in Atascadero

Our fishing forecast of Atascadero indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.

The best fishes you can find in Atascadero

The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark belongs to the Carcharhinidae family. The average size of the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is 90 to 99 cm. Their maximum size is 120 cm. In captivity it can live up to 4 years. The young are usually born in June. The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark can be fished all year round. The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark has a long snout and labial furrows that surround its mouth. The triangular teeth with smooth edges are identical on the upper and lower jaws. The livery of the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark can be brown, olive grey or blue grey, turning white on its belly. Adults may have some white spots, and in smaller individuals the edges of the dorsal fins and caudal fin are often black.

The Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is a famous fish you can catch in Atascadero.
You can find all the fishing tips, fishing technics near Atascadero  

The Gray Triggerfish

The Gray Triggerfish

The Gray triggerfish belongs to the Balistidae family. This fish can weigh up to 5.9 kg and reach a maximum length of about 76 cm. It has a lifespan of 16 years. It breeds from July to September. It can be fished all year round except during the breeding season. The body of the gray triggerfish is laterally flattened, with a rough and tough skin and two dorsal fins. The first dorsal fin has three spines that can be locked in an upright position to serve as a predator defense and anchoring device. The first spine is very strong and is connected according to the second spine. When threatened, the pinfish dives into a narrow crevice, locks firmly and anchors itself in place by climbing up and locking the first one. When the second spine is pressed, it acts as a trigger that unlocks the first spine. The second dorsal fin is located directly in front of an almost identical anal fin. The dorsal fins are the main means of locomotion. They move in unison, propelling the fish into the water. The lobes of the caudal fin are elongated in large adults. The eyes of the grey triggerfish are located far from the mouth. The scales on the front half of the body are large and plate-shaped, while those on the back are smooth. There are one or more widened ladders located behind the opening of the gills. The small caps are located directly above the pectoral fins. The pectoral fin is short and rounded and the dorsal fins are separated. The juvenile grey triggerfish are yellowish with small purp

The Gray Triggerfish is a famous fish you can catch in Atascadero.
You can find all the fishing tips, fishing technics near Atascadero  

The Sheepshead

The Sheepshead

The Sheepshead belongs to the Sparidae family. Although it reaches a maximum size of about 76 cm and 22 lbs (9.6 kg), the adult sheepshead is most often about 5 to 3.6 kg and 35 cm long. The maximum known life span of the sheepshead is at least 20 years. They spawn in early spring. They can be fished all year round with the best season from December to April. The sheepshead has a deep oval body with a blunt snout and a small, almost horizontal mouth. The posterior nostril is split in appearance. The dorsal and anal fins include short, strong spines. The second spine of the anal fin is larger. The pectoral fins are long and extend beyond the anal opening when pressed (close to the body). The caudal fin is slightly forked. The adult sheepshead is silvery to greenish-yellow and has an olive back. There are five or six dark vertical crossbars on each side, which are the most distinct in young individuals. The caudal and pectoral fins are greenish, while the dorsal, anal and ventral fins are dark or black.

The Sheepshead is a famous fish you can catch in Atascadero.
You can find all the fishing tips, fishing technics near Atascadero  

The Lane Snapper

The Lane Snapper

The Lane Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae family. Lane snappers have an average length of 36 cm and a maximum length of 50 cm. Sexual maturity is achieved at lengths of 10 to 23 cm. The maximum estimated age of the snapper is 10 years. Their spawning period depends on the location. It can be fished in late spring and early summer. The snapper has a deep body and a pointed snout. It has a double dorsal fin, with a curved anal fin and short pectoral fins. The caudal fin is emarginated to slightly forked. Lane snapper has two color phases. The coloring of the deep water phase is darker and more pronounced than that of the resting phase in shallow water. The two color phases have the upper sides and the backs pink to red with a green shade. The lower sides and belly are silvered with a yellow shade. The head has 3 or 4 yellow bands from the snout to the eye, the lower jaw slightly protrudes. There are eight to ten horizontal yellow to pink stripes on their sides and three or four stripes below their anterior dorsal radius. There is a diffuse black spot under the soft part of the dorsal fin. All fins range from yellow to red.

The Lane Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in Atascadero.
You can find all the fishing tips, fishing technics near Atascadero  

The Gulf Kingfish

The Gulf Kingfish

The Gulf Kingfish belongs to the Scianidae family. The adult size can reach 60 cm for 1,36 kg. It has a lifespan of 6 years. It breeds from September to March. It can be fished all year. Also known as a kingcroaker, the Gulf Kingfish is the biggest of the three whiting. The body is silvery in color and does not contain vertical spots or stripes like the other two species. However, it has a very visible black spot on the top of the tail.

The Gulf Kingfish is a famous fish you can catch in Atascadero.
You can find all the fishing tips, fishing technics near Atascadero  

Our fishing forecast of Atascadero indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.

Where can I go fishing in Atascadero ?

Our fishing forecast of Atascadero indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.

How to fish in Atascadero ? Get the best fishing tips

Our fishing forecast of Atascadero indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.