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Fishing in La Mesa, CA

California, United States

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Largemouth bass

Loveland Reservoir

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Loveland Reservoir

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Kelp bass

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted bass

Lake Hodges

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Kelp bass

San Diego County Coast

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California scorpionfish

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

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Bat eagle ray

South San Diego Bay

22 in · 5 lb

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About La Mesa fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around La Mesa, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 18,192 catches for Largemouth bass, 13,836 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,480 catches for Kelp bass.

7-day weather forecast in La Mesa

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Fishing regulations in La Mesa

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 May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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