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Sunbeam Lake

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California, United States

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Blue catfish

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sunbeam Lake is a lake located in Imperial County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

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32°46′58″N 115°41′7.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Sunbeam Lake, 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

Seeley

0.5 miles away

El Centro

7.4 miles away

Imperial

7.6 miles away

Calexico

13.0 miles away

Brawley

16.3 miles away

Holtville

18.0 miles away

Niland

33.0 miles away

Boulevard

36.1 miles away

Bombay Beach

39.6 miles away

Mount Laguna

43.4 miles away

Campo

46.9 miles away

Desert Shores

47.6 miles away

Pine Valley

48.1 miles away

Borrego Springs

50.2 miles away

Potrero

54.8 miles away

Gadsden

54.9 miles away

Descanso

55.0 miles away

Julian

56.1 miles away

Oasis

57.4 miles away

Somerton

58.7 miles away

Donovan Estates

58.7 miles away

Mecca

59.1 miles away

Avenue B and C

59.7 miles away

San Luis

60.3 miles away

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FAQ about Sunbeam Lake fishing

Sunbeam Lake is a lake located in Imperial County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°46′58″N 115°41′7.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Sunbeam Lake 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.
The most common species in Sunbeam Lake are:
The latest Sunbeam Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Sunbeam Lake, some of the species in season this May 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 .

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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