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Bates beach

California, United States

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Bates beach fishing reports

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Canary rockfish

26 in Β· 8 lb

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5 months ago

Ocean whitefish

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9 months ago

Vermilion rockfish

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Vermilion rockfish

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Bocaccio rockfish

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2 years ago

Rock sole

20 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Bates beach is a part of an ocean located in Madera County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Vermilion rockfish, Ocean whitefish, and Barred surfperch.

Location

34Β°19β€²41β€³N 119Β°33β€²44.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bates beach, CA

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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 June 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bates beach fishing

Bates beach is a part of an ocean located in Madera County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°19β€²41β€³N 119Β°33β€²44.1β€³W
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