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Fishing in Bonita, CA

California, United States

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Spotted sand bass

South San Diego Bay

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Largemouth bass

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Greengill hybrid

9 in · 1 lb

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Opaleye

San Dieguito River

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course Lake

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Largemouth bass

Del Mar Racing Pond I

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Pacific shovelnose guitarfish

South San Diego Bay

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Opaleye

San Dieguito River

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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About Bonita fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Bonita, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 14,330 catches for Largemouth bass, 13,781 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,347 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in Bonita

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Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Bonita, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Mission Bay, North San Diego Bay, South San Diego Bay, Lake Murray Reservoir, and Harbor Island.
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