🐟 What fish can you catch in Santa Cruz?

Most commonly caught species around Santa Cruz , CA : Largemouth bass - 16,369 reported catches Barred surfperch - 1,362 reported catches Bluegill - 1,240 reported catches Common carp - 951 reported catches Spotted bass - 753 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Santa Cruz fishing reports?

The latest Santa Cruz , CA fishing reports are: @Matt_O reported a nice Largemouth bass at Uvas Reservoir . @jackgparker reported a nice Rainbow trout at El Estero . @Wigganomic_fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Calero Reservoir . @franky.zamora reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake . @noah-whyte reported a nice Bluegill at Uvas Reservoir . .

Fishing in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Santa Cruz, California?

Anglers in Santa Cruz , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast , Santa Cruz County Coast , Los Gatos Creek , Loch Lomond , Seacliff State Beach .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz , 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. .

California, United States

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Top fish species in Santa Cruz

Latest Santa Cruz fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Uvas Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

El Estero

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Largemouth bass

Calero Reservoir

9 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Pinto Lake

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Bluegill

Uvas Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Cottonwood Lake

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Largemouth bass

Almaden Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Cottonwood Lake

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Elkhorn Slough

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Largemouth bass

Boronda Lake

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Fishing regulations in Santa Cruz

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36°58′44″N 122°02′4.6″W

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FAQ about Santa Cruz fishing

Anglers in Santa Cruz, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Monterey County Coast, Santa Cruz County Coast, Los Gatos Creek, Loch Lomond, and Seacliff State Beach.

Most commonly caught species around Santa Cruz, CA:

Largemouth bass - 16,369 reported catches
Barred surfperch - 1,362 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,240 reported catches
Common carp - 951 reported catches
Spotted bass - 753 reported catches

The latest Santa Cruz, CA fishing reports are:

@Matt_O reported a nice Largemouth bass at Uvas Reservoir.
@jackgparker reported a nice Rainbow trout at El Estero.
@Wigganomic_fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Calero Reservoir.
@franky.zamora reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pinto Lake.
@noah-whyte reported a nice Bluegill at Uvas Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz, 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: