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Spotted bass

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Chinook salmon

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General info

Pachaud Lateral is a canal located in Merced County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chinook salmon and Spotted bass.

Location

37°25′42″N 120°35′3.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Pachaud Lateral, 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 Chinook salmon as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chinook salmon

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

20"

Measurement

Total Length

On March 10, 2023, on recommendation from California and Oregon agency representatives and industry advisors, the National Marine Fisheries Service took inseason action to cancel ocean salmon fishery openers that were scheduled between Cape Falcon, Ore., and the U.S./Mexico border.

Chinook, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Regulations for

37°25′42″N 120°35′3.3″W
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Hickman

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La Grange

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Hornitos

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El Nido

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Le Grand

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23.7 miles away

Newman

25.2 miles away

Catheys Valley

26.6 miles away

Modesto

27.1 miles away

Oakdale

27.1 miles away

Los Banos

28.9 miles away

Chowchilla

29.2 miles away

Dos Palos

30.7 miles away

South Dos Palos

31.8 miles away

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FAQ about Pachaud Lateral fishing

Pachaud Lateral is a canal located in Merced County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°25′42″N 120°35′3.3″W
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