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Pismo Beach

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California, United States

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Barred surfperch

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Pacific shovelnose guitarfish

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Jack silverside

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Shiner perch

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Topsmelt silverside

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General info

Pismo Beach is a part of an ocean located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Barred surfperch, Surf smelt, and California lizardfish.

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35°07′3.2″N 120°38′27.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Pismo Beach, 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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1.2 miles away

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3.2 miles away

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10.4 miles away

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16.9 miles away

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El Paso de Robles

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Solvang

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64.7 miles away

Isla Vista

65.8 miles away

Taft

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Avenal

69.7 miles away

Santa Barbara

70.7 miles away

Coalinga

73.0 miles away

Wasco

79.0 miles away

King City

80.8 miles away

Carpinteria

81.2 miles away

Rosedale

83.1 miles away

Shafter

84.9 miles away

McFarland

87.8 miles away

Delano

89.6 miles away

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FAQ about Pismo Beach fishing

Pismo Beach is a part of an ocean located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°07′3.2″N 120°38′27.9″W
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