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Big Break

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California, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Big Break is a stream located in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Black crappie.

Location

38°00′59.8″N 121°42′36″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Break, 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 Striped bass as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length
No closed season.
Minimum size only applies north of Point Conception. South of Point Conception there is no minimum size.
No striped bass may be taken while using a sinker weighing over four pounds, or while using any power-driven curdy or winch.

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38°00′59.8″N 121°42′36″W
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FAQ about Big Break fishing

the Big Break is a stream located in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°00′59.8″N 121°42′36″W
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