🐟 What fish can you catch in Salinas?

Most commonly caught species around Salinas , CA : Largemouth bass - 6,015 reported catches Barred surfperch - 1,276 reported catches Striped bass - 643 reported catches Lingcod - 607 reported catches Bluegill - 424 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Salinas fishing reports?

The latest Salinas , 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 Salinas, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Salinas, California?

Anglers in Salinas , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast , Santa Cruz County Coast , Seacliff State Beach , Elkhorn Slough , Salinas River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Salinas?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Salinas

Latest Salinas 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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Largemouth bass

Coyote Lake

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Largemouth bass

Uvas Reservoir

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Grass rockfish

Monterey County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Salinas

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 Salinas fishing

Anglers in Salinas, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast, Santa Cruz County Coast, Seacliff State Beach, Elkhorn Slough, and Salinas River.

Most commonly caught species around Salinas, CA:

Largemouth bass - 6,015 reported catches
Barred surfperch - 1,276 reported catches
Striped bass - 643 reported catches
Lingcod - 607 reported catches
Bluegill - 424 reported catches

The latest Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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: