Rancho Santa Margarita Lake
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Fishing regulations at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, CA
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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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Rancho Santa Margarita Lake fishing
- Channel catfish - 239 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 256 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 71 members reported to have caught this fish
- @liemplaxton reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @NigiBoomBoom reported a nice Bluegill.
- @NigiBoomBoom reported a nice Bluegill.
- @rustynmiller reported a nice Bluegill.
- @armaanbigdeli reported a nice Channel catfish.
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