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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

San Diego River

California, United States

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San Diego River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

21 in Β· 9 lb

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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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

33Β°02β€²9β€³N 116Β°42β€²36.3β€³W
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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

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Poway

18.3 miles away

Winter Gardens

18.6 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

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:
33Β°02β€²9β€³N 116Β°42β€²36.3β€³W
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