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San Luis Obispo Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

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Rainbow trout

5 in · 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

5 in · 2 oz

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Hardhead minnow

3 in · 1 lb

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Steelhead

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

San Luis Obispo Creek is a stream located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Steelhead, and Barred surfperch.

Location

35°15′47.9″N 120°40′23.5″W
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Fishing regulations at San Luis Obispo Creek, 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 Rainbow trout as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

Regulations for

35°15′47.9″N 120°40′23.5″W
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Cities nearby

San Luis Obispo

0.3 miles away

Los Osos

9.1 miles away

Santa Margarita

9.5 miles away

Grover Beach

10.3 miles away

Arroyo Grande

10.8 miles away

Atascadero

15.2 miles away

Cayucos

16.9 miles away

Nipomo

18.7 miles away

Creston

19.5 miles away

Guadalupe

21.6 miles away

El Paso de Robles

26.0 miles away

Santa Maria

26.2 miles away

Whitley Gardens

28.8 miles away

Casmalia

30.5 miles away

Cambria

30.5 miles away

Orcutt

30.7 miles away

Shandon

31.5 miles away

Lake Nacimiento

34.1 miles away

Sisquoc

35.0 miles away

San Simeon

35.8 miles away

Vandenberg AFB

36.7 miles away

Oak Shores

38.4 miles away

Bradley

42.1 miles away

Los Alamos

42.5 miles away

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FAQ about San Luis Obispo Creek fishing

the San Luis Obispo Creek is a stream located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°15′47.9″N 120°40′23.5″W
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