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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Calavera Lake

California, United States

3.3Β·115 catches

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Calavera Lake fishing reports

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Bluegill

8 in Β· 1 lb

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Spotted bass

13 in Β· 2 lb

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6 months ago

Common carp

20 in Β· 8 lb

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Channel catfish

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Black bullhead

15 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Calavera Lake is a lake located in San Diego County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black bullhead.

Location

33Β°10β€²14.1β€³N 117Β°17β€²5.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Calavera Lake, 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 May 8, 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 Calavera Lake fishing

Calavera Lake is a lake located in San Diego County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°10β€²14.1β€³N 117Β°17β€²5.6β€³W
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