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Big Sur River

California, United States

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Cabezon

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Steelhead

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Lingcod

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Copper rockfish

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Kelp rockfish

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Striped bass

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Bocaccio rockfish

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Common dolphinfish

36 in Β· 32 lb

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Rock bass

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General info

Big Sur River is a stream located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lingcod, Bocaccio rockfish, and Common carp.

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36Β°14β€²55.5β€³N 121Β°46β€²3.7β€³W
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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 April 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Big Sur River is a stream located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°14β€²55.5β€³N 121Β°46β€²3.7β€³W
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