La Jolla kelp beds

Short white seabass.

 

If you are new to that area, be VERY careful the locations you fish so you aren't in the Marine Protected Area. Honestly I can't be positive (maybe someone else can confirm), but based on the background in the photos it sorta looks like you are inside the one that is just north of the Jetty a bit, sort of where the kelp starts at. Huge huge huge fines if you fish there. I'd check the map and if in fact you were in one I'd suggest taking the photo down........... Just trying to help you stay outta trouble. Like I said I could be wrong as all I can see is some buildings, but maybe someone that's been doing it longer can chime in. Glad you had fun out there! Nice catch!

 

Here is a photo of the area I mean. It is unmarked but in the regs.

 

Not trying to scold you or anything if you were in it, just trying to look out for a fellow fisherman and spread awareness of those unmarked areas so nobody gets in trouble.

 

Yeah it is good you released it if you weren't sure. I've always been amazed those MPAs aren't marked as lots of guys fish there not knowing it is illegal. They are frustrating areas for us all. Heard plenty of horror stories of people getting big tickets because they didn't read the regulations closely enough regarding the zones. Most of the local tackle shops have laminated guides and you can punch them into your GPS that are a bit easier to use. Anyway, glad you had a good day with your son and learned a thing or two, see you out there!

 

Way to expand your options, lots to catch out there.

 

I think you were cool about it I would appreciate every advise that you have im starting to go boat fishing and your advise always welcome.

 

Plenty of people here willing to help, ask away.