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Ballona Creek

California, United States

4.0Β·483 catches

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Ballona Creek fishing reports

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Opaleye

6 in Β· 1 lb

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Opaleye

7 in Β· 1 lb

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28 days ago

California halibut

27 in Β· 9 lb

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5 months ago

Striped bass

30 in Β· 12 lb

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Spotted sand bass

17 in Β· 4 lb

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5 months ago

Striped bass

36 in Β· 20 lb

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General info

Ballona Creek is a stream located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted sand bass, California halibut, and Barred sand bass.

Location

34Β°00β€²8.3β€³N 118Β°24β€²0.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ballona Creek, CA

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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 May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Ballona Creek fishing

the Ballona Creek is a stream located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°00β€²8.3β€³N 118Β°24β€²0.7β€³W
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