🐟 What fish can you catch in San Marcos?

Most commonly caught species around San Marcos , CA : Largemouth bass - 21,561 reported catches Spotted sand bass - 14,038 reported catches Kelp bass - 3,629 reported catches Bluegill - 2,695 reported catches California halibut - 2,398 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest San Marcos fishing reports?

The latest San Marcos , CA fishing reports are: @BassZapper reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jennings . @MatthewHSD reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Mission Bay . @JennySD reported a nice Barred sand bass at Embarcadero Fishing Pier . @kaifrias reported a nice Spotted sand bass . @Thereeldinkcatcher reported a nice Jack silverside . .

Fishing in San Marcos, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in San Marcos, California?

Anglers in San Marcos , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast , Agua Hedionda Lagoon , Dixon Lake , Oceanside Pier , Lake Poway .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in San Marcos

Latest San Marcos fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Jennings

length · weight

Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

length · weight

Barred sand bass

Embarcadero Fishing Pier

length · weight

Spotted sand bass

18 in · 3 lb

Jack silverside

19 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

San Marcos Creek

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Harveston Lake Park

length · weight

Barred sand bass

length · weight

Haller's round ray

Agua Hedionda Lagoon

12 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake San Marcos

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in San Marcos

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 Marcos fishing

Anglers in San Marcos, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Dixon Lake, Oceanside Pier, and Lake Poway.

Most commonly caught species around San Marcos, CA:

Largemouth bass - 21,561 reported catches
Spotted sand bass - 14,038 reported catches
Kelp bass - 3,629 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,695 reported catches
California halibut - 2,398 reported catches

The latest San Marcos, CA fishing reports are:

@BassZapper reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Jennings.
@MatthewHSD reported a nice Spotted sand bass at Mission Bay.
@JennySD reported a nice Barred sand bass at Embarcadero Fishing Pier.
@kaifrias reported a nice Spotted sand bass.
@Thereeldinkcatcher reported a nice Jack silverside.

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