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Fishing in Rancho San Diego, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Rancho San Diego spots deliver

Top fish species in Rancho San Diego

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Leopard shark

San Diego County Coast

22 in · 2 lb

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Black perch

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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Spotted sand bass

South San Diego Bay

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Opaleye

San Diego County Coast

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Cabezon

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Barred sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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Spotted sand bass

San Dieguito River

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About Rancho San Diego fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rancho San Diego, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 19,532 catches for Largemouth bass, 14,641 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,766 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in Rancho San Diego

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 Rancho San Diego fishing

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