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Fishing in Santee, CA

California, United States

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Spotted sand bass

South San Diego Bay

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Largemouth bass

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Greengill hybrid

9 in · 1 lb

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Opaleye

San Dieguito River

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Pacific shovelnose guitarfish

South San Diego Bay

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Opaleye

San Dieguito River

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Fairbanks Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Spotted sand bass

Mission Bay

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About Santee fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Santee, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 18,971 catches for Largemouth bass, 15,057 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,685 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in Santee

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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