Mission Bay
Mission Bay Bait Barge
Operated by Everingham Bros. and the primary stop for boats running offshore from Mission Bay, La Jolla, and the Upper Hidden Bank region. Quick stop on the way out of the channel.
Call Ahead — Don't Guess
Bait can change overnight. One phone call saves your trip.
Same Everingham dispatch covers Dana Point, Mission Bay, and San Diego Bay barges. Oceanside is a separate line. Confirm bait size and availability before you leave the dock.
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Best For
Mission Bay, La Jolla, Upper Hidden Bank
Typical Offerings
Sardines, anchovies, mackerel when running
Nearby
- · Seaforth Sportfishing
- · Dana Landing
- · Mission Bay ramps (Ski Beach / South Shores)
Call-Ahead Playbook
What to ask when you dial
- › Confirm bait size — Mission Bay can carry smaller chovies vs. SD Bay sardines.
- › If you need cured bait, ask if any is on the receiver before you commit.
- › Same dispatch as San Diego Bay — one phone call covers both.
Fishing Notes
- › Best launch for the 9 Mile Bank and Upper Hidden Bank runs.
- › Quick reload if you swing back in mid-day.
- › La Jolla kelp yellowtail are minutes from the channel mouth.