Independence Sportfishing Fish Report

Fish Report for 4-16-2026

Phil Friedman 5 day

4-16-2026
Brian Pifer

Talk about a game-changer! We started our morning working the beach for yellowtail, but despite finding a nice school, they just weren't in a biting mood. After a few drifts for rockfish, we got the "911 call" from a code boat about a wide-open bluefin bite just 15 miles away. We didn't hesitate—we bombed offshore and capitalized on the opportunity, catching exactly what we needed to finish off our bluefin for the trip. With the pressure off, we’re heading back inshore tonight to hunt for yellowtail and quality bottom fish tomorrow!