Question 1

📍 Where is the New River located?

Accepted Answer

the New River is a stream located in Imperial County, California, United States. Its coordinates are: 32.894303033, -115.607936288.

Question 2

🎣 Where on the New River is it best to fish?

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Find the best fishing spots on the New River 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.

Question 3

🐟 What species are in the New River?

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The most common species in the New River are:

Flathead catfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

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Question 4

📢 What are the latest New River fishing reports?

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The latest New River fishing reports are:

@ALAMOBOYZ reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@ALAMOBOYZ reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@ALAMOBOYZ reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@richardferrick reported a nice Channel catfish.
@fernandoceliomoya reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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Question 5

🗓️ What species are in season at the New River right now?

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According to fishing regulations at the New River, some of the species in season this May 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 Fishbrain app.

Question 6

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the New River?

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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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