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Will you be fishing the San Diego waters during the months of April & June, 2018? Specifically, from April 28 through June 3? San Diego's International Yellowtail Derby is a World Class fishing... Full story

Congrats to Katharina Eckert for catching the largest fish on the First Day. It weighed in at 14# 2 oz. She will receive the $50 Bali Hai Certificated. April 29 Leader Board - http... Full story

There are just five months to go until the 9th annual Yellowtail Derby that start on April 29. The goal is to have over 200 of the best SoCal (and beyond) anglers in the competition. More entries add... Full story

At press time, there were 94 entries and counting. From its start on April 30, the Yellowtail Derby will provide great competition and prizes through June 5. A schedule of special days follows: April... Full story

YELLOWTAIL TIME – The eighth annual Yellowtail Derby is set for Saturday, April 30 through Sunday, June 5. This premier fishing event out of San Diego offers a total of $30,000 in cash and prizes (... Full story

Last month two amazing fish were landed in our San Diego waters. A 50# Yellowtail was landed off La Jolla by angler Naum. The photo is by Victor Posada. Kayak angler, Brian Fagan, on Jan 28, landed a... Full story

Caught by Rob Epstein 15 Oct 2015, weighed in 16 Oct at The Marlin Club by Don Wroncy and John Campbell, IGFA Rep.... Full story

This is a Pacific Blue Marlin weighed in at the Marlin Club at 662.2 #, 23 Sept 2015. This is a rare catch for this waters, they are generally found in warmer waters, but we have warm 74 to 78 degree... Full story

THERE'S STILL TIME -- Will you be fishing the San Diego waters before June 8? San Diego's International Yellowtail Derby is a World Class fishing tournament reminiscent of San Diego's famous... Full story

The 3/4 Day Boats found fish for our Derby anglers. Both Gary Glockzin and Katerina Eckert landed yellowtail, which qualify for the weekend prizes. We now have our first Open Party fish and also the... Full story

Rick Maxa, fishing off North Mission Bch for Halibut and White Seabass on Monday afternoon saw birds working. He threw a jig out and landed his largest local yellowtail, which was hooked on a Salas... Full story

The reception at the Fishing Clubs meetings during this month was very enthusiastic. Many new anglers have signed up for the 2015 contest. The excitement is building - just about a month and a half... Full story

The attached Derby Leaderboard, Still only 5 fish recorded. Get your name and Fish on the board by going inshore or in the Bay for Halibut. The Largest fish caught this weekend will receive Prizes.... Full story

Winter, about to be spring, fishing has already produced yellowtail in the Coronado Islands. Home guard yellowtail, white seabass and California halibut are here year around. Who will catch the larges... Full story

The Good News is there are 4 days left to sign up at the Dis-counted $50 entry fee, April 3rd is the last day. You can enter online at our website, or find entry applications at the Sportfishing... Full story

The 1st Day, May 4, was beautiful, but precious few fish were landed. Saturday, the day before was over the top. Boat after boat came to the Shelter Island Ramp loaded with Big ‘Tails. Derby A... Full story

March 5th, Jennifer Nakatani, a San Diego Angler member, was introduced as the 33rd Miss Yellowtail Derby at the San Diego Angler's monthly meeting by Derby Director John Campbell. The 2013 Miss... Full story

A man calls home to his wife and says, "Honey, I have been asked to fly to Canada with my boss and several of his friends for fishing.. We'll be gone for a long weekend. This is a good opportunity... Full story

The 136 foot schooner now resides in the California Yacht Marina in Chula Vista. The South Bayfront Sailing Assoc., a non-profit, has purchased the classic two masted schooner from the Los Angeles... Full story

Derby Anglers weighed in their catch from Mexican waters and Coastal San Diego. Fish were weighed in from 7# 7 oz to 58# 6oz. Here are a couple of shots of the winning fish and winning Team. Greg... Full story

The June 9 Awards party was at the Bali Hai Restaurant honored the best anglers. Marc Nunes of Point Loma was the overall Yellowtail (YT) winner with a 35# fish he caught off La Jolla on live bait.... Full story

The 2013 Yellowtail Derby will begin on, Sunday, May 5. The winners of the largest yellowtail, white seabass and albacore will be crowned on June 9. The Derby can be fished on private, open party... Full story

This $1 Million dollar check from Mustad was awarded to Guy Yokum because he used a Mustad hook. Yokum was the first in 2012 to submit and get his world record fish on a Mustad hook. Capt Greg... Full story

9 Fishing Days in 2013 Yellowtail Derby The 2013 Yellowtail Derby will begin on May 4. The winners of the largest yellowtail, White Seabass and albacore will be crowned on June 9. The Derby can be fi... Full story

BIG BAY BOATS -- John Campbell of San Diego (and Yellowtail Derby fame) has been intrigued for some time by the number of Arizona boats moored in San Diego Bay. He took some time recently to... Full story