Top fish species at Reservation Main Drain

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Reservation Main Drain

Reservation Main Drain fishing reports

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Largemouth bass

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Redbreast tilapia

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Nile tilapia

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Nile tilapia

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Reservation Main Drain is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mozambique tilapia, Nile tilapia, and Flathead catfish.

Location

32°46′49.9″N 114°36′12.4″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Reservation Main Drain, 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.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

California fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Winterhaven

3.6 miles away

Avenue B and C

5.4 miles away

Donovan Estates

6.6 miles away

El Prado Estates

7.0 miles away

Buckshot

7.5 miles away

Yuma Proving Ground

11.3 miles away

Yuma

12.9 miles away

Somerton

13.6 miles away

Fortuna Foothills

14.5 miles away

Martinez Lake

16.0 miles away

Gadsden

18.6 miles away

San Luis

20.9 miles away

Wellton

24.6 miles away

Cibola

41.2 miles away

Holtville

45.0 miles away

Palo Verde

45.3 miles away

Ripley

51.4 miles away

Calexico

52.2 miles away

Brawley

55.4 miles away

El Centro

55.5 miles away

Imperial

56.4 miles away

Mesa Verde

56.8 miles away

Blythe

58.1 miles away

Seeley

62.8 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Reservation Main Drain fishing

📍 Where is Reservation Main Drain located?
Reservation Main Drain is a canal located in Imperial County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°46′49.9″N 114°36′12.4″W
.
🎣 Where on Reservation Main Drain is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Reservation Main Drain 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 Reservation Main Drain?
The most common species in Reservation Main Drain are:
📢 What are the latest Reservation Main Drain fishing reports?
The latest Reservation Main Drain fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Reservation Main Drain right now?
According to fishing regulations at Reservation Main Drain, 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 Reservation Main Drain?

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
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...