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Fishing in National City, CA

California, United States

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Bluegill

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Banded guitarfish

South San Diego Bay

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Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

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Diamond stingray

South San Diego Bay

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Opaleye

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Largemouth bass

San Vicente Reservoir

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Green sunfish

San Vicente Reservoir

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Bluegill

San Vicente Reservoir

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Bluegill

San Vicente Reservoir

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Diamond stingray

South San Diego Bay

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About National City fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around National City, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 14,709 catches for Largemouth bass, 13,505 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,366 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in National City

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 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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