People are getting some out off Catalina Is. in the early morning on live squid, but it is still hit or miss. Nothing really heating up along the coast from Newport Beach south, but it is early in the year.
With the large amount of squid being observed both off the islands and along the coast, it is looking good for the spring fishing for WSB. Also, homeguard yellowtail are occasionally being caught, so this is also looking good for the spring and summer. With the reported La Nina ocean condition, we may see less exotics this year, but that is never a sure prediction.
Look on this website under "Private Boaters Fishing Reports" for some recent reports.
http://www.allcoastsportfishing.com/forum/dcboard.php