🐟 What fish can you catch in Mission Viejo?

Most commonly caught species around Mission Viejo , CA : Largemouth bass - 26,585 reported catches Spotted sand bass - 7,465 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,474 reported catches Bluegill - 4,036 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,333 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Mission Viejo fishing reports?

The latest Mission Viejo , CA fishing reports are: @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 . @CaddyStache reported a nice California two-spot octopus . @Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Mission Viejo, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mission Viejo, California?

Anglers in Mission Viejo , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Dana Point Harbor , Orange County Coast , Laguna Niguel Lake , Rancho Santa Margarita Lake , Irvine Lake .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Mission Viejo

Latest Mission Viejo fishing reports

Bat eagle ray

Alamitos Bay

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Surf smelt

San Clemente Pier

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Barred surfperch

San Clemente Pier

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California two-spot octopus

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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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Bluegill

Laguna Lake

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Fishing regulations in Mission Viejo

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 Mission Viejo fishing

Anglers in Mission Viejo, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Dana Point Harbor, Orange County Coast, Laguna Niguel Lake, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, and Irvine Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Mission Viejo, CA:

Largemouth bass - 26,585 reported catches
Spotted sand bass - 7,465 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,474 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,036 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,333 reported catches

The latest Mission Viejo, CA fishing reports are:

@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.
@CaddyStache reported a nice California two-spot octopus.
@Hudsonramseydh reported a nice Rainbow trout.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Mission Viejo, 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: