🐟 What fish can you catch in Dana Point?

Most commonly caught species around Dana Point , CA : Largemouth bass - 15,817 reported catches Spotted sand bass - 7,875 reported catches Kelp bass - 3,323 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,286 reported catches Barred sand bass - 2,994 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dana Point fishing reports?

The latest Dana Point , CA fishing reports are: @ebby reported a nice Barred surfperch . @MaxwelltheRayfisher reported a nice Bat eagle ray at Alamitos Bay . @tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Surf smelt at San Clemente Pier . @tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Clemente Pier . @Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Dana Point, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dana Point, California?

Anglers in Dana Point , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast , Lower Newport Bay , Dana Point Harbor , Orange County Coast , Laguna Niguel Lake .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Dana Point

Latest Dana Point fishing reports

Barred surfperch

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Bat eagle ray

Alamitos Bay

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Surf smelt

San Clemente Pier

length · weight

Barred surfperch

San Clemente Pier

length · weight

Rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

Golden rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

Golden rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb

Starry ray

San Clemente Pier

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California halibut

Dana Point Harbor

8 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Dana Point

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 Dana Point fishing

Anglers in Dana Point, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast, Lower Newport Bay, Dana Point Harbor, Orange County Coast, and Laguna Niguel Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Dana Point, CA:

Largemouth bass - 15,817 reported catches
Spotted sand bass - 7,875 reported catches
Kelp bass - 3,323 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,286 reported catches
Barred sand bass - 2,994 reported catches

The latest Dana Point, CA fishing reports are:

@ebby reported a nice Barred surfperch.
@MaxwelltheRayfisher reported a nice Bat eagle ray at Alamitos Bay.
@tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Surf smelt at San Clemente Pier.
@tammydesilva-parker reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Clemente Pier.
@Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dana Point, 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: