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Fishing in South Dos Palos, CA

California, United States

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Top fish species in South Dos Palos

Striped bass
Striped bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Black bullhead

California Aqueduct

20 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

Harry P Schmidt Park

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Rainbow trout

Yosemite Lake

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Striped bass

California Aqueduct

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

8 in · 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Striped bass

California Aqueduct

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Striped bass

California Aqueduct

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Largemouth bass

Yosemite Lake

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About South Dos Palos fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around South Dos Palos, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,316 catches for Striped bass, 3,212 catches for Largemouth bass, and 600 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in South Dos Palos

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 Striped bass as of May 9th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length
No closed season.
Minimum size only applies north of Point Conception. South of Point Conception there is no minimum size.
No striped bass may be taken while using a sinker weighing over four pounds, or while using any power-driven curdy or winch.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

36°58′14.5″N 120°38′48.1″W
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FAQ about South Dos Palos fishing

Most commonly caught species around South Dos Palos, CA:
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The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in South Dos Palos, CA was a 10 ft / 48.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rgeorge1036 at San Luis Reservoir on May 7, 2016.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in South Dos Palos, CA was a 8 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cooper-mark at Los Banos Reservoir on June 10, 2020.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in South Dos Palos, CA was a 6 ft / 10.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @THAROOSTER43 at O'Neill Forebay on May 29, 2017.

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