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Warm ocean waters bring unusual fishing boom off Southern California coast
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Denise Dador , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Marine heatwaves and El Niño are contributing factors. Elevated ocean temperatures are having an effect on fish populations.
Elevated ocean temperatures are having an effect on fish populations. Marine heatwaves and El Niño are contributing factors. As a result, certain fish species are being drawn into new areas.
These species are typically found in warmer waters to the south. Their presence is being noted by anglers.
Further information about this phenomenon is available from the source, including details about the types of fish being caught and the impact of the warmer waters on the ecosystem.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
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