🐟 What fish can you catch in Monterey?

Most commonly caught species around Monterey , CA : Largemouth bass - 3,377 reported catches Barred surfperch - 1,314 reported catches Lingcod - 647 reported catches Striped bass - 628 reported catches California halibut - 421 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Monterey fishing reports?

The latest Monterey , CA fishing reports are: @cory-norman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake . @franky.zamora reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake . @cory-norman reported a nice Largemouth bass . @edwardwatson1993 reported a nice Kelp bass at Monterey County Coast . @jcruz reported a nice Barred surfperch . .

Fishing in Monterey, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Monterey, California?

Anglers in Monterey , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast , El Estero , Salinas River , Monterey State Beach , San Carlos Beach .

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

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Top fish species in Monterey

Latest Monterey fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Pinto Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pinto Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Kelp bass

Monterey County Coast

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Barred surfperch

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Largemouth bass

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Surf smelt

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Largemouth bass

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Walleye surfperch

Seacliff State Beach

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Largemouth bass

El Estero

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Fishing regulations in Monterey

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36°35′31.9″N 121°52′50.5″W

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FAQ about Monterey fishing

Anglers in Monterey, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast, El Estero, Salinas River, Monterey State Beach, and San Carlos Beach.

Most commonly caught species around Monterey, CA:

Largemouth bass - 3,377 reported catches
Barred surfperch - 1,314 reported catches
Lingcod - 647 reported catches
Striped bass - 628 reported catches
California halibut - 421 reported catches

The latest Monterey, CA fishing reports are:

@cory-norman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake.
@franky.zamora reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake.
@cory-norman reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@edwardwatson1993 reported a nice Kelp bass at Monterey County Coast.
@jcruz reported a nice Barred surfperch.

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