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Mission Bay Channel

California, United States

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Spotted sand bass

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Kelp bass

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General info

Mission Bay Channel is a part of an ocean located in San Diego County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted sand bass, Kelp bass, and California scorpionfish.

Location

32Β°45β€²44.6β€³N 117Β°14β€²38.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mission Bay Channel, 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 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Ramona

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FAQ about Mission Bay Channel fishing

Mission Bay Channel is a part of an ocean located in San Diego County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32Β°45β€²44.6β€³N 117Β°14β€²38.5β€³W
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