Yellowtail are still there at the Coronados, but as is in most years, those early-season fish can come and go from one day to the next. Still, it is nice to get a shot at quality 20 to 25-pound ...

Some days we are fishing them all day, while others it’s just a morning bite.” Thousand Oaks resident Jimmy Osorro caught 28-pound yellowtail aboard the Gentleman.

Among Channel Islands Sportfishing's whoppers were Dan Hernandez of the Dark Kings fishing club, who caught a 22-pound yellowtail. Sarah Riess of Bakersfield caught a 25-pound yellowtail.