Top fish species at Raymond Retarding Basin

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Raymond Retarding Basin fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

23 in Β· 3 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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10 years ago

Largemouth bass

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10 years ago

Largemouth bass

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General info

Raymond Retarding Basin is a lake located in Orange County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

33Β°50β€²56.3β€³N 117Β°54β€²26β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Raymond Retarding Basin, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Raymond Retarding Basin fishing

Raymond Retarding Basin is a lake located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°50β€²56.3β€³N 117Β°54β€²26β€³W
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