There is fishing in Southern Cal. Within 50-60 miles there is some native trout fishing in the creeks above Los Angeles. The reservoirs around the LA area hold planted trout and bass. The surf fishing up and down the coast is really good. The bays float tube or kayak fish for several species of fish. There are a few sites that he can glean information from on how to get to and fish them. All kinds of different options around him.
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