🐟 What fish can you catch in San Luis Obispo?

Most commonly caught species around San Luis Obispo , CA : Largemouth bass - 5,846 reported catches Barred surfperch - 711 reported catches Bluegill - 646 reported catches Rainbow trout - 304 reported catches Spotted bass - 292 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest San Luis Obispo fishing reports?

The latest San Luis Obispo , CA fishing reports are: @ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill . @ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill . @ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill at Oceano Lagoon . @nolan-love reported a nice Largemouth bass at Santa Margarita Lake . @desmondlange reported a nice Redear x bluegill at Atascadero Lake . .

Fishing in San Luis Obispo, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in San Luis Obispo, California?

Anglers in San Luis Obispo , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Lopez Lake , San Luis Obispo County Coast , Santa Margarita Lake , Laguna Lake , Whale Rock Reservoir .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in San Luis Obispo?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for San Luis Obispo , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

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Top fish species in San Luis Obispo

Latest San Luis Obispo fishing reports

Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

Oceano Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Santa Margarita Lake

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Redear x bluegill

Atascadero Lake

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Bluegill

Oceano Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Atascadero Lake

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Largemouth bass

Oceano Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Santa Barbara Pond

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Common carp

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Fishing regulations in San Luis Obispo

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FAQ about San Luis Obispo fishing

Anglers in San Luis Obispo, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Lopez Lake, San Luis Obispo County Coast, Santa Margarita Lake, Laguna Lake, and Whale Rock Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around San Luis Obispo, CA:

Largemouth bass - 5,846 reported catches
Barred surfperch - 711 reported catches
Bluegill - 646 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 304 reported catches
Spotted bass - 292 reported catches

The latest San Luis Obispo, CA fishing reports are:

@ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill.
@ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill.
@ryanpfarr reported a nice Bluegill at Oceano Lagoon.
@nolan-love reported a nice Largemouth bass at Santa Margarita Lake.
@desmondlange reported a nice Redear x bluegill at Atascadero Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for San Luis Obispo, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in San Luis Obispo, CA was a 8 ft / 299 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cvert1882 at Santa Margarita Lake on November 7, 2016.

The biggest Barred surfperch (by length) reported in San Luis Obispo, CA was a 9 ft / 0.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @iamptwo at Morro Bay on November 27, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in San Luis Obispo, CA was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @royspinks at Lopez Lake on June 11, 2021.