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Fishing in San Luis Obispo, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These San Luis Obispo spots deliver

Top fish species in San Luis Obispo

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Barred surfperch
Barred surfperch
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Surf smelt

Pismo Beach Pier

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Channel catfish

Waller Park Pond

22 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Barred surfperch

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Barred surfperch

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Grass rockfish

Morro Docks

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White croaker

Port San Luis Pier

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White croaker

Port San Luis Pier

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White croaker

Port San Luis Pier

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Broad-striped anchovy

Port San Luis Pier

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White croaker

Port San Luis Pier

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About San Luis Obispo fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around San Luis Obispo, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,275 catches for Largemouth bass, 695 catches for Bluegill, and 650 catches for Barred surfperch.

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Fishing regulations in San Luis Obispo

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 San Luis Obispo fishing

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