Balboa Angling Club

Balboa Angling Club Organized 1926, Incorporated 1927. "To Promote the Conservation of Fish in Local Waters and Rod and Reel Fishing as a Sport."

Mark your calendars for a special potluck event at the BAC clubhouse: Wed, June 24, 2026, 5:30 pm: An exclusive evening ...
06/11/2026

Mark your calendars for a special potluck event at the BAC clubhouse: Wed, June 24, 2026, 5:30 pm:

An exclusive evening with Scott Manson, Izorline Pro Staff member, CCA board member, and author of A History of Tady Lures and A History of Southern California Surface Iron. Scott will take us on a deep dive into the rich history, evolution, and legendary stories behind the iconic jig companies that shaped Southern California’s saltwater fishing scene from the 1950s through the 80s. Copies of Scott’s beautifully photographed, definitive history books will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more about Scott and his books at Grey Arrow Publishing: Grey Arrow Publishing. Scott’s books are gorgeous, coffee table, limited edition printings, so get yours now before they’re gone. Bring a dish to share! This will be a special evening.

🎣🏁 First Yellowtail Flag of 2026! 🏁🎣Congratulations to Bobby Ward on claiming the first Yellowtail Flag of the 2026 sea...
06/10/2026

🎣🏁 First Yellowtail Flag of 2026! 🏁🎣

Congratulations to Bobby Ward on claiming the first Yellowtail Flag of the 2026 season!

A great catch and a special BAC tradition, earning a First Fish Flag is always a memorable accomplishment. Moments like these are even better when shared with family, and this one was no exception.

As a reminder, the 23rd Annual Yellowtail, Seabass & Halibut (YSH) Tournament is currently underway and runs through June 30th at 5:00 PM. With plenty of time left on the water, there’s still an opportunity for anglers to get in on the action and make a run at the leaderboard.

Congratulations again to Bobby on securing the first Yellowtail Flag of the year, and best of luck to all anglers competing in this year’s YSH Tournament!

🎣 Tight lines!

🎣 The 23rd Annual Balboa Angling Club YSH Tournament starts this weekend! 🎣The tournament begins Saturday, May 30th at 1...
05/29/2026

🎣 The 23rd Annual Balboa Angling Club YSH Tournament starts this weekend! 🎣

The tournament begins Saturday, May 30th at 12:00 AM and runs through Tuesday, June 30th at 5:00 PM, giving anglers an entire month to pursue Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, and Halibut.

With island fishing already showing signs of heating up, we are looking forward to another outstanding event and some great fish hitting the scales throughout June.

All anglers will be competing for 1st Place trophies in each division, and the angler capturing this year’s Trifecta Award—the heaviest combined weight of one Yellowtail, one White Sea Bass, and one Halibut—will receive a custom rod generously provided by .

The tournament is limited to 100 anglers, so be sure to secure your spot. Entries received after Friday, May 29th at 4:00 PM are welcome but will incur a $10 late entry fee.

Good luck to all participants, fish hard, fish safe, and we look forward to celebrating another great month of fishing with our members and friends.





More information about this Sunday!!
05/27/2026

More information about this Sunday!!

We’re hiring! 🎣The Balboa Angling Club is looking for a seasonal Weighmaster to join our team for the summer fishing sea...
05/11/2026

We’re hiring! 🎣

The Balboa Angling Club is looking for a seasonal Weighmaster to join our team for the summer fishing season!

📍 Part-time: Saturdays & Sundays | 12PM–5PM
📅 June 6th – September 27th
💲 $20.00 per hour

This is a great opportunity to be part of Newport Harbor’s fishing tradition and work alongside an incredible community of anglers.

If you enjoy fishing, meeting people, and being on the waterfront, we’d love to hear from you. Stop by the club or send us a message for more information!

🚩 First Tuna flag has been taken! gets it done with a 65.2 lb BFT, landed on 50 lb gear. This one also checks in as a b...
05/05/2026

🚩 First Tuna flag has been taken!

gets it done with a 65.2 lb BFT, landed on 50 lb gear. This one also checks in as a button fish, congrats RJ!

🚩 First flag for WSB has been taken! has officially taken the first White Seabass of the season — tipping the scales at...
05/05/2026

🚩 First flag for WSB has been taken!

has officially taken the first White Seabass of the season — tipping the scales at an impressive 58 lbs on 50 lb gear which makes it a button fish as well, Congrats!

It was caught on a custom rod that he won in last year’s YSH Tournament! “The perfect Seabass Rod” is what Steve Beck had to say.

Don’t miss your shot — sign up now for this year’s YSH Tournament, this a month long tournament May 30- June 30th. Call the club for more details.

The 63rd Annual Lily Call was one for the books!This was a sold out event of 75 anglers and the competition was strong a...
05/04/2026

The 63rd Annual Lily Call was one for the books!

This was a sold out event of 75 anglers and the competition was strong all weekend. We haven’t seen a leaderboard like this in years, including Spotfin Croaker to 5.35 pounds!!!!! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event such a success.

🏆 Tournament Highlights:

Corbina🥇 Cole Taite – 3.83🥈 Rob Meinharet – 3.38🥉 Josh Kast – 2.55

Croaker🥇 Cole Taite – 5.35🥈 Sarah Taite – 3.82🥉 Greg Taite – 3.56

Halibut🥇 Haden Elsten – 7.76🥈 Aaron Sariana – 7.71🥉 Travis Williams – 6.36

Bass🥇 Greg Taite – 4.44🥈 Ryan Lawler – 2.81🥉 Philip Dollar – 2.68

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors—this tournament wouldn’t be possible without your continued support.

Already looking forward to next year 🎣




Big thanks to our sponsors for making the 63rd Annual Lily Call Tournament possible 🎣Your support means everything!Today...
05/01/2026

Big thanks to our sponsors for making the 63rd Annual Lily Call Tournament possible 🎣
Your support means everything!
Today is the last day to sign up, please call the club or sign up online. Before 5:00pm.

This years Lily Call Trophies are 💥💥💥To mark our centennial year, custom made these trophies in a high-gloss black and ...
04/30/2026

This years Lily Call Trophies are 💥💥💥
To mark our centennial year, custom made these trophies in a high-gloss black and gold finish, inspired by the 100th anniversary logo. Each piece features a hand-detailed fish, finished with gold leaf to reflect the legacy and prestige of this tournament.

Proud to be a part of such a milestone year—can’t wait to see who takes one home.

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