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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lower Newport Bay

California, United States

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Lower Newport Bay fishing reports

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Spotted sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

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Barred sand bass

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Yellowfin croaker

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Spotted sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

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Spotted sand bass

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Barred sand bass

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General info

Lower Newport Bay is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted sand bass, California halibut, and Barred sand bass.

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Location

33Β°36β€²37.9β€³N 117Β°55β€²14.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lower Newport Bay, 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 April 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Orange

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Lake Forest

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Mission Viejo

15.3 miles away

Dana Point

16.0 miles away

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16.6 miles away

San Juan Capistrano

17.1 miles away

Rancho Santa Margarita

18.6 miles away

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FAQ about Lower Newport Bay fishing

Lower Newport Bay is a part of an ocean located in California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°36β€²37.9β€³N 117Β°55β€²14.9β€³W
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