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Kelsey Reservoir

California, United States

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Kelsey Reservoir fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

15 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Kelsey Reservoir is a lake located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Rainbow trout.

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Location

37Β°32β€²25.1β€³N 120Β°21β€²13.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Kelsey Reservoir, 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 April 28, 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 Kelsey Reservoir fishing

Kelsey Reservoir is a lake located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°32β€²25.1β€³N 120Β°21β€²13.1β€³W
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