When do albacore tuna come through California waters?

When do albacore tuna come through California waters?
North Pacific albacore, aka Thunnus alalunga, typically arrive from Japan into the inshore waters off the U.S. Pacific coast by late summer and stay through late fall and winter. The timing and distance of their migrations depends on oceanic conditions. They are rarely taken near shore and have a preference for deep water and mild temperatures. Studies indicate that more than half of hooked albacore are in water ranging in temperature between 60° and 64° F.
More than twenty years ago, most fishing for North Pacific albacore took place offshore in Central and Southern California, where they were the most sought after of the tunas at that time. More recently the albacore stock has since shifted north making them rarer off most of California, but they are still frequently caught off Northern California, and a few have been caught off the Southern California coast over the past few years.
How do I know if I’ve caught an albacore tuna?
Albacore tuna often have a dark blue back and silvery belly like most other tunas. However, albacore tuna’s most distinctive feature are their usually long pectoral fins, which extend beyond the base of the anal fin.
How many can I take?
If you are fishing north of Point Conception in Santa Barbara County 25 albacore tuna may be taken, while south of Point Conception 10 may be taken. These limits for albacore tuna are in addition to the general daily bag limit of 20 finfish.
Fishing license information: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing