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Temple Santa Rita Canal fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Black bullhead

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Atlantic mackerel

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Temple Santa Rita Canal is a canal located in Merced County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Fresno County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Black bullhead.

Location

37°02′47.4″N 120°35′46.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Temple Santa Rita Canal?

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Fishing regulations at Temple Santa Rita Canal, 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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FAQ about Temple Santa Rita Canal fishing

📍 Where is Temple Santa Rita Canal located?
Temple Santa Rita Canal is a canal located in Merced County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Fresno County, California. Its coordinates are:
37°02′47.4″N 120°35′46.6″W
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🎣 Where on Temple Santa Rita Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Temple Santa Rita Canal 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 Temple Santa Rita Canal?
The most common species in Temple Santa Rita Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Temple Santa Rita Canal fishing reports?
The latest Temple Santa Rita Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Temple Santa Rita Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Temple Santa Rita Canal, 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 Temple Santa Rita Canal?

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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