🐟 What fish can you catch in Leggett?

Most commonly caught species around Leggett , CA : Lingcod - 76 reported catches Largemouth bass - 59 reported catches Steelhead - 36 reported catches Cabezon - 35 reported catches Chinook salmon - 34 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Leggett fishing reports?

The latest Leggett , CA fishing reports are: @takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab at Noyo Bay . @takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab at Noyo Bay . @takeoma reported a nice Green crab at Noyo River . @StefanYo reported a nice Northern pikeminnow at South Fork Eel River . .

Fishing in Leggett, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Leggett, California?

Anglers in Leggett , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Mendocino County Coast , Eel River , South Fork Eel River .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Leggett

Latest Leggett fishing reports

Red rock crab

Noyo Bay

length · weight

Red rock crab

Noyo Bay

length · weight

Green crab

Noyo River

length · weight

Northern pikeminnow

South Fork Eel River

length · weight

Great white shark

Mattole River

234 in · 3281 lb

Cabezon

Noyo Bay

length · weight

Striped seaperch

Noyo River

length · weight

Noyo Bay

14 in · 2 lb

Lingcod

Noyo River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Leggett

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 Lingcod as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Lingcod

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

22"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Season Exceptions:

April 1 - April 30: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
May 1 - Sept 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Oct 1 - Oct 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)
Nov 1 - Nov 30: 20 Fathom - Inshore Only (Take is prohibited seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary line.)
Dec 1 - Dec 31: 50 Fathom - Offshore Only (Take is prohibited shoreward of the 50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area boundary line.)

This species is included in the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.

Minimum 14-inch fillet length with a 1-inch square of skin on each fillet.

For the latest information, call the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline at 1-813-649-2801.

Ophiodon elongatus

Regulations for

39°51′49″N 123°43′31.1″W

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FAQ about Leggett fishing

Anglers in Leggett, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Mendocino County Coast, Eel River, and South Fork Eel River.

Most commonly caught species around Leggett, CA:

Lingcod - 76 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 59 reported catches
Steelhead - 36 reported catches
Cabezon - 35 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 34 reported catches

The latest Leggett, CA fishing reports are:

@takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab at Noyo Bay.
@takeoma reported a nice Red rock crab at Noyo Bay.
@takeoma reported a nice Green crab at Noyo River.
@StefanYo reported a nice Northern pikeminnow at South Fork Eel River.

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