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Fishing in Poway, CA

California, United States

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Leopard shark

Mission Bay

50 in · 20 lb

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Largemouth bass

South Lake

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Largemouth bass

San Marcos Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth blenny

Quivira Basin

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Opaleye

Mission Bay Channel

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Salema porgy

South San Diego Bay

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

15 in · 2 lb

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Haller's round ray

Chula Vista Pier

5 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

14 in · 1 lb

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About Poway fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Poway, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 19,683 catches for Largemouth bass, 15,796 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,963 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in Poway

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 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Poway, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Santee Recreational Lakes, Dixon Lake, Lake Jennings, Lake Miramar, and San Vicente Reservoir.
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