🐟 What fish can you catch in Carlsbad?

Most commonly caught species around Carlsbad , CA : Largemouth bass - 20,210 reported catches Spotted sand bass - 14,057 reported catches Kelp bass - 3,891 reported catches Bluegill - 2,641 reported catches California halibut - 2,474 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Carlsbad fishing reports?

The latest Carlsbad , CA fishing reports are: @tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Starry ray at San Clemente Pier . @elijahunger reported a nice Barred sand bass at San Clemente Pier . @elijahunger reported a nice Barred sand bass at San Clemente Pier . @BassMan951 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Harveston Lake Park . @trophy_hunter reported a nice Leopard shark at San Diego County Coast . .

Fishing in Carlsbad, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carlsbad, California?

Anglers in Carlsbad , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast , Agua Hedionda Lagoon , Oceanside Harbor , Oceanside Pier , Lake San Marcos .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Carlsbad?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Carlsbad

Latest Carlsbad fishing reports

Starry ray

San Clemente Pier

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Barred sand bass

San Clemente Pier

10 in · 1 lb

Barred sand bass

San Clemente Pier

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Harveston Lake Park

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Leopard shark

San Diego County Coast

22 in · 2 lb

Black perch

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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Opaleye

San Diego County Coast

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Cabezon

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Fishing regulations in Carlsbad

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

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FAQ about Carlsbad fishing

Anglers in Carlsbad, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside Pier, and Lake San Marcos.

Most commonly caught species around Carlsbad, CA:

Largemouth bass - 20,210 reported catches
Spotted sand bass - 14,057 reported catches
Kelp bass - 3,891 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,641 reported catches
California halibut - 2,474 reported catches

The latest Carlsbad, CA fishing reports are:

@tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Starry ray at San Clemente Pier.
@elijahunger reported a nice Barred sand bass at San Clemente Pier.
@elijahunger reported a nice Barred sand bass at San Clemente Pier.
@BassMan951 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Harveston Lake Park.
@trophy_hunter reported a nice Leopard shark at San Diego County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Carlsbad, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: