SANTA BARBARA FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Hunt the Blue: An 8‑Hour Spearfishing Quest off Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands
A full‑day spearfishing outing that pairs 16 years of island and coastal diving expertise with high‑end electronics to guide divers to prime Sea Bass, Yellowtail, and Tuna marks.
Hunt the Blue: An 8‑Hour Spearfishing Quest off Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands.
Spearfishing in Santa Barbara is where diving becomes pursuit: a day on the water that blends breath‑hold or SCUBA diving with the focused craft of hunting game fish. With 16 years of island and coastal diving experience and a suite of advanced electronics, the operator steers you to established marks along the coast and around the Channel Islands for Sea Bass, Yellowtail, and Tuna, making for an intense, gear‑forward day beneath the surface.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Decades of Local Diving Knowledge
Sixteen years of island and coastal diving experience underpin the operation: guides pair that institutional knowledge with high‑end electronics and up‑to‑the‑minute local reports to find productive marks.
Sea Bass, Yellowtail and Tuna
The trip focuses on hunting concrete targets: Sea Bass, Yellowtail and Tuna are the species the operator tracks and guides clients toward across coastal and island marks.
Coastal and Channel Islands Marks
Guides maintain marks all over the Santa Barbara coast and the Channel Islands, moving to where reports and electronics indicate the best chances for a successful hunt.
What the day feels like
What a Day on the Water Feels Like
Expect an active, full‑day outing: you’ll head to established marks identified by the crew’s decades of experience and electronics, enter the water to hunt targeted game fish, and rely on the operator’s local knowledge to place you in the best areas for Sea Bass, Yellowtail, and Tuna. The pace is determined by the hunt and the reports the crew monitors throughout the day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check with the operator first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring towels; food and drink of your choice; and a sweater or jacket — temperatures can swing even on warm sunny days.
Pack layers for variable temperatures and personal provisions for the day on the water (towel and snacks are specifically noted by the operator).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the spearfishing trip?
The outing is an 8‑hour day trip.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at 302 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93109 — Marina 3 Gate.
What species does the trip target?
The operation targets Sea Bass, Yellowtail, and Tuna at marks along the coast and near the Channel Islands.
What should I bring aboard?
Bring towels, food and drink of your choice, and a sweater or jacket for temperature swings during the day.
How experienced do I need to be to join?
Spearfishing combines diving with hunting; the operator brings extensive local experience and guidance, but prospective guests should confirm fitness, experience and any operator requirements before booking.