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El Capitan State Beach

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California, United States

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Cabezon

10 in · 1 lb

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Barred surfperch

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Lingcod

22 in · 6 lb

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Barred surfperch

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Barred surfperch

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

El Capitan State Beach is a part of an ocean located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Barred surfperch, Yellowfin croaker, and Kelp bass.

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34°27′29″N 120°00′48.1″W
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Fishing regulations at El Capitan State 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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FAQ about El Capitan State Beach fishing

El Capitan State Beach is a part of an ocean located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°27′29″N 120°00′48.1″W
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