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Fishing in Half Moon Bay, CA

California, United States

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Top fish species in Half Moon Bay

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Leopard shark
Leopard shark
Striped bass
Striped bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
California halibut
California halibut

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Broadnose sevengill shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Leopard shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Golden rainbow trout

Lake Temescal

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Brown smooth-hound

Candlestick Point Park Pier

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Broadnose sevengill shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Broadnose sevengill shark

Dumbarton Pier

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About Half Moon Bay fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Half Moon Bay, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 6,296 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,968 catches for Leopard shark, and 2,949 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Half Moon Bay

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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