Virtual Fishing
Come and experience for yourself what it’s like to fight a prize winning fish, like famed angler James Jump would have done aboard SBMM’s flagship Ranger. Pick up the rod and select from several species like marlin or tuna, then brace yourself in the fighting chair and wait for the bite. Use skill and discernment when reeling in your prize fish for the highest score. Experience what it feels like to fight a fish, as well as learn to identify different species based on their markings, shape, and coloration.
All our simulated fish are caught using the catch and release method, by returning fish to their natural environment after they are caught they continue to grow, reproduce, and replenish fish populations for the future.
Learn About Our Other Museum Exhibits
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has several other fascinating exhibits, and there's something fun for everyone in the family. Come learn about 13,000 years of human history in the Santa Barbara Channel, including the Chumash Indians, deep sea divers, shipwrecks, commercial fishing, and so much more. We also have several contemporary exhibits about the evolution of surfing, oil spills, whales, and marine life. There are several fun and interactive exhibits and activities for kids too.