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When are Striped Bass biting on Lake Merritt?
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Fishing regulations at Lake Merritt, 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake Merritt fishing
- Striped bass - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- California halibut - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Mikeygoon reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Nico93 reported a nice Pacific sanddab.
- @cartergodfery reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Chhaya reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Chhaya reported a nice California halibut.
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