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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South San Diego Bay

California, United States

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South San Diego Bay fishing reports

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Spotted sand bass

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Brown smooth-hound

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Haller's round ray

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Bat eagle ray

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Surf smelt

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Pacific chub mackerel

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Spotted sand bass

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General info

South San Diego Bay is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted sand bass, California halibut, and Haller's round ray.

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32Β°38β€²53.8β€³N 117Β°07β€²54.1β€³W
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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 April 4, 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 South San Diego Bay fishing

South San Diego Bay is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32Β°38β€²53.8β€³N 117Β°07β€²54.1β€³W
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