The surface bite remains strong, with anglers having success with yellowtail on trips to Anacapa, Santa Cruz and other local islands.

Oscar Rodriquez of Los Angeles caught a 25-pound yellowtail aboard the Seabiscuit. Todd Royer of Camarillo caught a 16-pound yellowtail aboard the Erna B. Rick Rudy of Ojai caught a 15-pound yellowtail aboard the Gentleman. Kalie Wray from Oxnard landed a 5-pound yellowtail aboard the Aloha Spirit.

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