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El Estero

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California, United States

4.0·656 catches

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El Estero fishing reports

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Spotted bass

9 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

El Estero is a lake located in Monterey County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Rainbow trout.

Location

36°35′49″N 121°52′59″W
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Fishing regulations at El Estero, 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.

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Reviews of El Estero

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0.4 miles away

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FAQ about El Estero fishing

El Estero is a lake located in Monterey County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°35′49″N 121°52′59″W
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Find the best fishing spots on El Estero 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.
The most common species in El Estero are:
The latest El Estero fishing reports are:
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