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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

San Diego West Basin

California, United States

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San Diego West Basin fishing reports

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Black perch

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Spotted sand bass

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Stolzmann's weakfish

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Spotted sand bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Barred sand bass

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Shortfin corvina

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General info

San Diego West Basin is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted sand bass, California halibut, and Haller's round ray.

Location

32°43′57.8″N 117°12′45.3″W
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Fishing regulations at San Diego West Basin, 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 April 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rancho San Diego

17.1 miles away

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Solana Beach

18.3 miles away

Lakeside

19.8 miles away

Poway

20.8 miles away

Encinitas

22.0 miles away

Carlsbad

27.4 miles away

Alpine

27.5 miles away

San Marcos

27.9 miles away

Ramona

29.2 miles away

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FAQ about San Diego West Basin fishing

San Diego West Basin is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°43′57.8″N 117°12′45.3″W
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