Where to find grunion runs in Southern California?

Where to find grunion runs in Southern California?

Grunion runs will occur on most Southern California beaches, but may not occur every night on the same beaches and may be limited to small areas of any one beach. The ends of beaches are often the best spots.

Where to see the run in Santa Monica?

A good place to see the run in Santa Monica is Santa Monica State Beach. Anyone who misses Thursday’s run will have another chance mid month when they run again June 17th through the 20th. They are also expected to spawn July 2-5 and 16-19.

When is the best time to do the Grunion Run?

Grunion Run Schedule. For those not familiar, Grunion are a species of fish that leave the water at night to spawn on beaches during the spring and summer months throughout Southern California (San Diego to San Luis Obispo County). For more specifics see our map of the best grunion run beaches in California.

When do grunion run fish spawn in California?

For those not familiar, Grunion are a species of fish that leave the water at night to spawn on beaches during the spring and summer months throughout Southern California (San Diego to San Luis Obispo County). For more specifics see our map of the best grunion run beaches in California.

How long does it take for Grunion to spawn?

Spawning normally starts about 20 minutes after the first fish appear on the beach. Typically a run lasts 1 to 3 hours, but the number of fish on the beach at any given moment can vary from none, to thousands. Peak activity is reached about an hour after the start of the run and lasts from 30 to 60 minutes.

Are there any grunion fish in Southern California?

Your reports from any beach are always very important, whether or not you see any fish. Recent reports indicate that grunion populations have declined broadly across southern California. We support increased protection for this endemic fish, including a longer seasonal closure and limits on recreational fishing.

Is there a take of grunion in April?

NO TAKE of grunion is permitted during April and May – The National Marine Fisheries Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration define TAKE as: “to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct.” We encourage “observe and conserve” at all times.