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Doheny State Beach

California, United States

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Tope shark

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Pacific shovelnose guitarfish

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Leopard shark

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Yellowfin croaker

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General info

Doheny State Beach is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Leopard shark, California halibut, and Barred sand bass.

Location

33Β°27β€²22.2β€³N 117Β°40β€²42.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Doheny State Beach, CA

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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 May 12, 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 Doheny State Beach fishing

Doheny State Beach is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°27β€²22.2β€³N 117Β°40β€²42.1β€³W
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