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San Diego River

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California, United States

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Barred surfperch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

San Diego River is a stream located in San Diego County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Spotted sand bass.

Location

33°02′9″N 116°42′36.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on San Diego River?

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Fishing regulations at San Diego River, 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.

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Santee

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Bostonia

20.4 miles away

El Cajon

21.7 miles away

Escondido

22.0 miles away

Valley Center

22.3 miles away

Rancho San Diego

22.5 miles away

La Mesa

25.7 miles away

Spring Valley

26.1 miles away

San Marcos

27.7 miles away

San Diego

27.8 miles away

Lemon Grove

28.1 miles away

La Presa

28.1 miles away

Bonita

31.6 miles away

Solana Beach

31.8 miles away

Encinitas

31.9 miles away

Vista

32.4 miles away

Carlsbad

33.8 miles away

Oceanside

37.0 miles away

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FAQ about San Diego River fishing

the San Diego River is a stream located in San Diego County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°02′9″N 116°42′36.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the San Diego River 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.
The most common species in the San Diego River are:
The latest San Diego River fishing reports are:
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