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San Diego River

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California, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 1 lb

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California halibut

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California halibut

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California halibut

14 in · 1 lb

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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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Cities nearby

Julian

7.5 miles away

Ramona

9.7 miles away

Descanso

12.4 miles away

Alpine

13.6 miles away

Lakeside

16.8 miles away

Pine Valley

17.7 miles away

Poway

18.3 miles away

Winter Gardens

18.6 miles away

Mount Laguna

20.1 miles away

Santee

20.2 miles away

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

Borrego Springs

24.9 miles away

La Mesa

25.7 miles away

Spring Valley

26.1 miles away

San Marcos

27.7 miles away

Potrero

29.8 miles away

Campo

30.6 miles away

Lake Riverside

33.8 miles away

Boulevard

35.4 miles away

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FAQ about San Diego River fishing

📍 Where is the San Diego River located?
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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🎣 Where on the San Diego River is it best to fish?
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.
🐟 What species are in the San Diego River?
The most common species in the San Diego River are:
📢 What are the latest San Diego River fishing reports?
The latest San Diego River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the San Diego River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the San Diego River, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the San Diego River?

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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