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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

Alder Canal is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Striped bass.

Location

32°45′20.4″N 115°31′2.3″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Alder Canal?

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Fishing regulations at Alder Canal, 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 12th, 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.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

32°45′20.4″N 115°31′2.3″W
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48.8 miles away

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48.9 miles away

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San Luis

50.5 miles away

Winterhaven

51.1 miles away

Mount Laguna

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Desert Shores

54.0 miles away

Campo

56.2 miles away

Yuma

57.3 miles away

El Prado Estates

58.0 miles away

Pine Valley

58.0 miles away

Borrego Springs

59.1 miles away

Oasis

63.9 miles away

Mecca

64.9 miles away

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FAQ about Alder Canal fishing

Alder Canal is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°45′20.4″N 115°31′2.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Alder Canal 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.
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