Calicos in San Pedro | Fishing the Rocks & Kelp at Low Tide

Calico bass fishing in San Pedro along rocky shorelines and kelp beds. This San Pedro fishing session focuses on fishing the rocks, kelp fishing, shoreline fishing, tide based fishing, and reading water fishing using glow jig fishing and swimbait fishing saltwater techniques in Southern California.

In this episode of saltwater fishing California, we work a rocky coast during changing tides, targeting calico bass SoCal anglers chase year-round. We break down fishing structure along kelp lines, rocky pockets, and shoreline drop-offs—showing how fish position themselves based on tide movement, cover, and light conditions.

You’ll see how glow jigs perform in low light, when to switch to swimbaits, and why fishing kelp beds and rocky shore fishing can be productive even when the bite slows. This is a hands-on fishing education session designed to help anglers improve decision-making, lure selection, and water reading skills.

Whether you’re new to San Pedro fishing or looking to level up your calico bass fishing approach in Southern California, this episode delivers real-world fishing tips learned cast by cast.

All fish are handled respectfully and released responsibly.

0:00 San Pedro sunrise and glow lure setup
0:01:20 First casts, tides, and rocky conditions
0:03:10 Switching plastics and moving to kelp cove
0:04:30 Hooking and landing the 12-inch calico bass
0:06:00 Why the kelp cove holds calico bass
0:07:30 Bait-and-wait for perch and changing spots
0:09:00 Exploring low-tide rocks and “bird poop rock”
0:10:30 Final bait attempt, tide lesson, and trip recap