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Fishing in Vista, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Vista spots deliver

Top fish species in Vista

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Spotted sand bass
Spotted sand bass
Kelp bass
Kelp bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Barred sand bass
Barred sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

Quivira Basin

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Kelp bass

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Spotted sand bass

Quivira Basin

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Eastern Pacific bonito

San Diego County Coast

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Kelp bass

San Diego County Coast

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San Diego County Coast

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California scorpionfish

San Diego County Coast

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Largemouth bass

Harveston Lake Park

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Harveston Lake Park

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California halibut

Crystal Pier

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About Vista fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Vista, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 21,270 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,091 catches for Spotted sand bass, and 3,088 catches for Kelp bass.

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Fishing regulations in Vista

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 Vista fishing

Anglers in Vista, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Diego County Coast, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Oceanside Harbor, Dixon Lake, and Oceanside Pier.
Most commonly caught species around Vista, CA:
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25.7 miles away

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26.6 miles away

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27.4 miles away

San Clemente

28.0 miles away

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29.3 miles away

Wildomar

29.6 miles away

Lakeside

30.1 miles away

Winter Gardens

30.3 miles away

Bostonia

30.6 miles away

El Cajon

31.3 miles away

La Mesa

31.6 miles away

San Juan Capistrano

32.2 miles away