SurfboardFishing.com Author

Marcus Chen

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Marcus has been fishing from stand-up paddleboards along the California coast for over 12 years. A former competitive surfer turned angler, he founded SurfboardFishing.com in 2018 to share honest, practical knowledge with the growing SUP fishing community. He holds a USCG Captain's License and is a certified PaddleFit Level 2 instructor. His work has been referenced by multiple SUP manufacturers and featured in Paddler Magazine.

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Coastal NavigationSUP Board DesignSaltwater Species BehaviorKelp Bed Fishing

Credentials & Certifications

USCG Captain's License

PaddleFit Level 2 Instructor

PADI Open Water Diver

Areas of Knowledge

Stand-Up Paddleboard FishingCoastal NavigationSaltwater FishingSUP Board SelectionKelp Bed Fishing

Fishing ReportLa Jolla, San Diego, CAUpdated

San Diego Kelp Bed Report: Calico Bass and Yellowtail from the SUP

The kelp beds off La Jolla are firing right now. We paddled out to the edge and found aggressive calico bass and a surprise yellowtail that tested every piece of our gear.

Jun 28, 20256 min read