🐟 What fish can you catch in Crescent City?

Most commonly caught species around Crescent City , CA : Largemouth bass - 186 reported catches Lingcod - 160 reported catches Chinook salmon - 108 reported catches Copper rockfish - 93 reported catches Black rockfish - 78 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Crescent City fishing reports?

The latest Crescent City , CA fishing reports are: @cutty_spot reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Smith River . @AcoastalAngler reported a nice Black crappie at Dead Lake . @joshuaroblero reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dead Lake . @AcoastalAngler reported a nice Monkeyface prickleback at Del Norte County Coast . @joshuaroblero reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dead Lake . .

Fishing in Crescent City, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crescent City, California?

Anglers in Crescent City , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Crescent Harbor , Dead Lake , Del Norte County Coast , Smith River , Lake Earl .

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

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Top fish species in Crescent City

Latest Crescent City fishing reports

Cutthroat trout

Smith River

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Black crappie

Dead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Monkeyface prickleback

Del Norte County Coast

18 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Black rockfish

Del Norte County Coast

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Largemouth bass

Dead Lake

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Fishing regulations in Crescent City

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41°46′21.7″N 124°11′24.7″W

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FAQ about Crescent City fishing

Anglers in Crescent City, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Crescent Harbor, Dead Lake, Del Norte County Coast, Smith River, and Lake Earl.

Most commonly caught species around Crescent City, CA:

Largemouth bass - 186 reported catches
Lingcod - 160 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 108 reported catches
Copper rockfish - 93 reported catches
Black rockfish - 78 reported catches

The latest Crescent City, CA fishing reports are:

@cutty_spot reported a nice Cutthroat trout at Smith River.
@AcoastalAngler reported a nice Black crappie at Dead Lake.
@joshuaroblero reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dead Lake.
@AcoastalAngler reported a nice Monkeyface prickleback at Del Norte County Coast.
@joshuaroblero reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dead Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Crescent City, 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: