Grunion Run 2024 Schedule for California - Best Beaches List, Bag Limits and Tips
The Grunion Run 2024 schedule for California has been released and this page contains the latest information on the best beaches, dates and times to help you find the nearest grunions running to where you live.
California grunions (Leuresthes tenuis) are small bait fish that breed by swimming up onto sandy beaches at certain moon and tide cycles up and down Southern California at night in warmer months, and going on a grunion run is a great way of seeing this unique species. The fishing can be great, too!
To find them, you need to know when they run and how to find them, which is where this detailed guide comes in. We'll explore locations, tips, dates and times to give you maximum chances of success next time you head out for a grunion hunt.