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Fishing in Valley Center, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Valley Center spots deliver

Top fish species in Valley Center

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Spotted sand bass
Spotted sand bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Kelp bass
Kelp bass

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Horn shark

Agua Hedionda Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Harveston Lake Park

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Leopard shark

San Diego County Coast

22 in · 2 lb

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Black perch

San Diego County Coast

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Opaleye

San Diego County Coast

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Cabezon

San Diego County Coast

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Spotted sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Barred sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Spotted sand bass

San Dieguito River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Jennings

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About Valley Center fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Valley Center, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 22,451 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,741 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 2,725 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Valley Center

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 Valley Center fishing

Anglers in Valley Center, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Dixon Lake, Lake San Marcos, Lake Hodges, San Dieguito River, and San Marcos Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Valley Center, CA:
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