Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in
Santa Ana River
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Fishing regulations at Santa Ana River, 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 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Santa Ana River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 105 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 53 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 45 members reported to have caught this fish
- @TheWildFishermam reported a nice Barred sand bass.
- @micahpavone reported a nice Surf smelt.
- @bigchitolocs reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @bigchitolocs reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @bigchitolocs reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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