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Watsonville Slough

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California, United States

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Watsonville Slough fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Watsonville Slough is a stream located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Monterey County, California. It is most popular for fishing Barred surfperch, Yellow bullhead, and Striped bass.

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36°53′24.3″N 121°48′7.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Watsonville Slough, 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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Mountain View

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FAQ about Watsonville Slough fishing

the Watsonville Slough is a stream located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Monterey County, California. Its coordinates are:
36°53′24.3″N 121°48′7.7″W
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