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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Upper Newport Bay

California, United States

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Upper Newport Bay fishing reports

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Spotted sand bass

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Haller's round ray

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Spotted sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

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Pacific barracuda

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General info

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

Location

33Β°37β€²59.2β€³N 117Β°53β€²18.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Newport Bay, 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 species as of May 12, 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 Upper Newport Bay fishing

Upper Newport Bay is a part of an ocean located in Orange County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°37β€²59.2β€³N 117Β°53β€²18.2β€³W
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