California Sheephead Fishing Charters

A large, colorful wrasse found along the Southern California and Channel Islands coast. California Sheephead have powerful teeth for crushing sea urchins and shellfish. Males are black with a red midsection and white chin, while females are pinkish-red. Known scientifically as Semicossyphus pulcher.

California Sheephead charters on Party Boats USA depart from California, where local captains know the structure, depth, and seasonal windows that produce fish.