The classic California Miocene site. Guided quarry access to the Round Mountain Silt still produces broad makos, tiger sharks, and the occasional megalodon.
Solid hunting day. Light NE winds (4 mph) — calm surface, easy spotting.
Next 3 days: Next few days look steady — all good-range. Pick whatever fits your schedule.
This site does not depend on a tidal low. Hunt during the coolest, brightest part of the day and use the wind and conditions notes below.
Impact on visibility and stir-up over the next 5 days.
The Hunt Score blends tide range, lunar phase, daylight timing, recent stir, wind setup, and surf.
Highly favorable. Worth the drive.
We are deliberate about which factors to include. These are not currently in the model:
If you think we should add one of these, log a hunt with notes — every rated outcome helps us decide which signals actually predict tooth count.
Work the spoil and matrix slowly with hand tools, screening if allowed by the operator. The best material often comes from patient surface work, not frantic digging.
Access is through paid guided trips or private operator dig days near Bakersfield; reserve in advance.
Collect only through authorized tours or operators. This is not open casual public land collecting.
Trophy = headline find · Rare = real score · Uncommon = some trips · Common = most trips.
The beachcomber's bonus round — what else the geology gives up.
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