🐟 What fish can you catch in Monterey?

Most commonly caught species around Monterey , CA : Largemouth bass - 3,294 reported catches Barred surfperch - 1,288 reported catches Lingcod - 637 reported catches Striped bass - 629 reported catches California halibut - 413 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Monterey fishing reports?

The latest Monterey , CA fishing reports are: @Greasemonkey831 reported a nice Copper rockfish at Monterey County Coast . @juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Carlos Beach . @juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch at Del Monte Beach . .

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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California, United States

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Top fish species in Monterey

Latest Monterey fishing reports

Copper rockfish

Monterey County Coast

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Barred surfperch

San Carlos Beach

14 in · 1 lb

Barred surfperch

Del Monte Beach

15 in · 1 lb

Monterey County Coast

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Santa Cruz Municipal Warf

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Santa Cruz Municipal Warf

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Monterey County Coast

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Grass rockfish

Monterey County Coast

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Kelp rockfish

Monterey County Coast

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Blue rockfish

Monterey County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Monterey

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 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 - 3,294 reported catches
Barred surfperch - 1,288 reported catches
Lingcod - 637 reported catches
Striped bass - 629 reported catches
California halibut - 413 reported catches

The latest Monterey, CA fishing reports are:

@Greasemonkey831 reported a nice Copper rockfish at Monterey County Coast.
@juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch at San Carlos Beach.
@juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch at Del Monte Beach.

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: