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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Santa Cruz Bay

California, United States

4.9Β·59 catches

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Santa Cruz Bay fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 1 lb 4 oz

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General info

Santa Cruz Bay is a lake located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Lingcod.

Location

34Β°35β€²1.3β€³N 119Β°55β€²12.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Santa Cruz Bay, 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 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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50.2 miles away

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58.5 miles away

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Thousand Oaks

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Simi Valley

70.2 miles away

Oak Park

71.3 miles away

Agoura Hills

72.6 miles away

Malibu

75.0 miles away

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FAQ about Santa Cruz Bay fishing

Santa Cruz Bay is a lake located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°35β€²1.3β€³N 119Β°55β€²12.9β€³W
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