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Fishing in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Rancho Santa Margarita spots deliver

Top fish species in Rancho Santa Margarita

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Spotted sand bass
Spotted sand bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

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Golden rainbow trout

20 in · 3 lb

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Golden rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb

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Starry ray

San Clemente Pier

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California halibut

Dana Point Harbor

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Barred sand bass

San Clemente Pier

10 in · 1 lb

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Barred sand bass

San Clemente Pier

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Prado Park Lake

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About Rancho Santa Margarita fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 32,613 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,542 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 5,075 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Rancho Santa Margarita

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 Santa Margarita fishing

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