Fishing, diving & conditions guides for San Diego and Baja
Practical, locally-specific guides from the team building Bluebelly — the real-time ocean conditions and catch-sharing app for San Diego and Baja California.
"Do Not Eat" Fish Advisory: Santa Monica Pier to Seal Beach Pier, Explained
The viral pier sign isn't new. Which 5 fish to avoid, why they're contaminated, what's still safe to eat, and what applies in San Diego.
Why San Diego's Water Is So Clear Right Now
Record-warm water has pushed La Jolla visibility to 50-60 feet. Why the plankton disappeared, where to dive, and what to watch for this winter.
Best Time to Dive La Jolla Cove: Visibility, Temperature & Tide Guide
When to go, what the water actually does across the seasons, and which La Jolla sites hold up when conditions elsewhere don't.
Top San Diego Spearfishing Spots — and the Conditions to Check Before You Go
Where local freedivers and spearos actually hunt, plus the swell, visibility, and current checks worth doing before you suit up.
Grunion Run Season in San Diego: When and Where to Watch (or Catch)
The tide-and-moon science behind one of the Pacific coast's strangest spectacles, plus the rules if you want to legally catch some.