🎣 Where on Del Monte Beach is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Del Monte Beach by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app 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 Del Monte Beach?

The most common species in Del Monte Beach are: Barred surfperch - 9 members reported to have caught this fish Bat eagle ray - 2 members reported to have caught this fish Surf smelt - 5 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Del Monte Beach fishing reports?

The latest Del Monte Beach fishing reports are: @Dmack916 reported a nice Black and yellow rockfish . @albert.chris reported a nice Barred surfperch . @juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch . @juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch . @juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch . .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Del Monte Beach?

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. Get license

Del Monte Beach

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5.0·71 catches

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Top fish species at Del Monte Beach

Barred surfperch

Bat eagle ray

Surf smelt

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Del Monte Beach fishing reports

Black and yellow rockfish

15 in · 3 lb

Barred surfperch

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Barred surfperch

length · weight

Barred surfperch

12 in · 1 lb

Barred surfperch

16 in · 2 lb

Barred surfperch

15 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations at Del Monte Beach, 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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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Surf smelt

Regulation boundaryCA State Waters

Bag limit of 25 pounds of Surf Smelt (Night Smelt, Day Fish, or Whitebait Smelt) in any combination.
Open year-round
No size limit.
When filleting on a vessel, each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The fillets may be of any size.

Day Fish, Hypomesus pretiosus, Night Smelt, Whitebait Smelt

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FAQ about Del Monte Beach fishing

Del Monte Beach is a part of an ocean located in Monterey County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:

36°36′23.9″N 121°52′28.4″W

Find the best fishing spots on Del Monte Beach 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.

The most common species in Del Monte Beach are:

Barred surfperch - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
Bat eagle ray - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Surf smelt - 5 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Del Monte Beach fishing reports are:

@Dmack916 reported a nice Black and yellow rockfish.
@albert.chris reported a nice Barred surfperch.
@juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch.
@juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch.
@juanreyes9371 reported a nice Barred surfperch.

According to fishing regulations at Del Monte Beach, 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 .

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.

Get license

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Surf smelt

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