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Fishing in El Cajon, CA

California, United States

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Black bullhead

San Marcos Creek

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Largemouth bass

San Marcos Creek

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Bluegill

San Diego River

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Bluegill

San Diego River

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Common thresher

Mission Bay

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Yellowfin croaker

Mission Bay

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Bluegill

San Diego River

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Bluegill

San Diego River

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Bluegill

San Diego River

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San Diego River

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About El Cajon fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around El Cajon, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 17,950 catches for Largemouth bass, 14,015 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,412 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in El Cajon

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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