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Carp fishing in California

California provides excellent opportunities for carp fishing across lakes, rivers, and ponds where species are commonly found.

Best baits and lures for Carp in California

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Carp.

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Latest Carp fishing reports in California

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Common carp

Oak Hill Park Pond

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Common carp

West Lake

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Common carp

Quartz Hill Reservoir

19 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Common carp

Lake Cuyamaca

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Common carp

Quartz Hill Reservoir

18 in · 5 lb

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Common carp

Bartholemew Park

24 in · 6 lb

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Common carp

Friant-Kern Canal

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Common carp

Friant-Kern Canal

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Common carp

Friant-Kern Canal

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Common carp

Friant-Kern Canal

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Regulations for Carp in California

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.

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Regulations for

37°16′9″N 119°18′25.3″W
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