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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 7 lb

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California halibut

25 in · 7 lb

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Brook trout

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General info

Bean Creek is a stream located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Brook trout, and California halibut.

Location

37°04′54.9″N 122°00′39.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bean Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Bean Creek, CA

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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Cities nearby

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1.8 miles away

Brookdale

5.7 miles away

Live Oak

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Santa Cruz

7.2 miles away

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7.3 miles away

Day Valley

9.4 miles away

Los Gatos

10.7 miles away

Davenport

10.7 miles away

Saratoga

12.9 miles away

Campbell

14.1 miles away

Cupertino

16.3 miles away

Watsonville

17.3 miles away

San Jose

17.6 miles away

Santa Clara

19.7 miles away

Los Altos

20.4 miles away

Morgan Hill

20.6 miles away

Sunnyvale

20.9 miles away

La Honda

21.5 miles away

Mountain View

22.3 miles away

Alum Rock

22.4 miles away

Palo Alto

22.6 miles away

Moss Landing

23.0 miles away

Pescadero

23.1 miles away

Gilroy

24.1 miles away

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FAQ about Bean Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Bean Creek located?
the Bean Creek is a stream located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°04′54.9″N 122°00′39.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Bean Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bean Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Bean Creek?
The most common species in the Bean Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Bean Creek fishing reports?
The latest Bean Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Bean Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Bean Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Bean Creek?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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