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Grass carp

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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Common carp

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White crappie

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Mozambique tilapia

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General info

Central Drain is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Mozambique tilapia, and Bluegill.

Location

32Β°49β€²5.3β€³N 115Β°32β€²6.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Central Drain, 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

El Centro

2.6 miles away

Imperial

2.6 miles away

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9.5 miles away

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11.1 miles away

Somerton

50.9 miles away

San Luis

53.1 miles away

Yuma

59.3 miles away

Fortuna Foothills

67.0 miles away

Coachella

69.7 miles away

Alpine

71.0 miles away

La Quinta

71.9 miles away

Indio

75.1 miles away

Blythe

76.7 miles away

Ramona

79.4 miles away

Lakeside

79.5 miles away

Palm Desert

79.7 miles away

Rancho San Diego

80.5 miles away

Winter Gardens

80.8 miles away

Bostonia

82.0 miles away

El Cajon

82.8 miles away

Spring Valley

83.9 miles away

Santee

84.2 miles away

La Presa

85.6 miles away

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FAQ about Central Drain fishing

Central Drain is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32Β°49β€²5.3β€³N 115Β°32β€²6.8β€³W
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