1. General

    1. General Fishing

      Use this forum ONLY for topics that do not fit in any of the other forums below.
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      Latest: Can you name this lure? fishfanatic, Sep 13, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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  3. Freshwater Fishing Forums

    1. Freshwater

      Fishing chat for San Diego's lakes, rivers, and ponds.
      Presented by Anglers Marine
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      1. Bass

      2. Trout

      3. Catfish

      4. Panfish

      5. Carp

      Latest: On the number of fishing rods allowed in water Werfless, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    2. Freshwater Reports

      Freshwater fishing reports ONLY!
      Presented by Last Chance Performance Marine
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      Latest: 9/15(not 8/15)-Murraytime VinnyBass, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    3. Barrett Lake

      Talk about fishing one of the country's premier bass fisheries, Barrett Lake.
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      1. Barrett Reports

      2. Barrett Ticket Trader

      Latest: Fishcat or bust! wackyrig, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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  5. Saltwater Fishing Forums

    1. Bay Fishing

      Fishing discussions and reports for San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, and the lagoons of North County.
      Presented by Frank Toyota
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      Latest: slow day on the big bay Werfless, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    2. Private Boaters and General Saltwater

      Saltwater sportfishing discussion and reports for private boaters and general saltwater fishing talk.
      Presented by Hook'd Bait and Tackle
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Yellowfin Tuna & 10lb line Ucsdsu, Sep 17, 2019 at 11:53 PM
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    3. Sport Boats

      Discuss saltwater sportfishing from sport boats, everything from 1/2 day to long range trips with the local sportfishing fleet.
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      Latest: San Diego 9/17 Werfless, Sep 17, 2019 at 10:13 PM
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    4. Surf, Piers, & Jetties

      Surf fishing, pier fishing, and jetty fishing reports and general discussions about fishing San Diego's surf zone.
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      Latest: Ponto AM 9/14 Werfless, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    5. Lobster Fishing

      Recreational lobster season in California runs from the Saturday preceding the first Wednesday in October through the first Wednesday after the 15th of March.
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      Latest: hmmm IB pier on 9/7 F1$H, Sep 17, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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  6. Specialized Fishing Forums

    1. Fly Fishing

      For all fly fishing related discussions - tackle, locations, fly tying, and reports from everywhere and anywhere.
      Presented by The Fly Stop
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      Latest: Amphib Flats 9-15 Tomaso, Sep 17, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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    2. Kayak and Paddle Board Fishing

      Dedicated talk about fishing from and rigging kayaks and standup paddle boards.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 9/14 1st trip mission beach JWBee, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    3. Float Tubing

      Float tubes are a convenient and affordable way to get on the water, and finally get to those fish that you can't reach from shore. Discuss float tubes, outfitting float tubes for fishing, and float tube fishing.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Shelter Island with Woody captwoody, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    4. Boating & Boat Maintenance

      For boat owners and prospective buyers to talk about owning and operating boats, as well as maintaining, repairing and rigging them. Also a place to discuss fishing boat makes and models.
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      Latest: leaky boat sherpa, Sep 17, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    5. Fishing Tackle

      Discuss rods, reels, lures, terminal tackle, line and fishing related accessories or apparel.
      Presented by Angler's Arsenal
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      Messages:
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      1. Hot Deals

      Latest: Thankyou all comments on Calcutta 400 Capt Ray, Sep 17, 2019 at 5:08 PM
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    6. Swimbaits

      San Diego is a hotbed for the evolution of throwing big baits for big bass. Talk about the newest baits, modifications, or just the lifestyle of committing to the swimbait.
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      Latest: 3 Swimbaits mikecheck1212, Aug 2, 2019
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    7. Rod Building & Repair

      Chat with other custom rod builders about the craft of rod wrapping and repair.
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      Latest: Newbie Rod Wrapper von_smozel, Jul 31, 2019
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    8. Lure Making & Customizing

      Discussions about pouring your own plastics, modifying or painting lures, and even carving your own swimbaits.
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      Latest: Artificial lure - that mean the lure is not a real lure ? spoonminnow, Sep 1, 2019
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    9. Fishing Events & Tournaments

      Talk about upcoming or recent fishing related events like tournaments, fishing derbies, seminars and tackle or boat shows.
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      Latest: Crystal Pier kids fishing Derby, Sat July 20, 2019-FREE brick.daniels, Aug 14, 2019
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    10. Partner Finder

      This forum enables boaters and non-boaters to connect for upcoming fishing trips.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Mmm William Ritchie, Sep 10, 2019
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  7. Question and Answer Forums

    1. Special Feature: Q&A with Jim Brown

      Retired since 2003, Jim Brown ran the San Diego City Lakes Program for 29 years, and has been a respected authority on the local fishing scene since the 70s. He's taught classes on fishing at UCSD and SDSU, as well as a writer for San Diego Union Tribune, WON, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. He's been an avid angler for 65 years, and has seen it all in San Diego. We're honored to have him available to answer your questions on anything and everything San Diego fishing.
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      Latest: Upper Otay Jim Brown, Jul 14, 2019
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  8. Marketplace

    Buy and sell new and used fishing tackle, gear, equipment, kayaks, float tubes, boats and boating accessories with no associated costs!

    1. Fishing Tackle & Gear for Sale/Wanted/Trade

      Buy and sell fishing rods, reels, lures, terminal tackle, and all other general fishing equipment and gear.
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      Latest: UC 8’ Mega 20-40lb - $225 Coastalwerks, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    2. Kayaks & Float Tubes for Sale/Wanted/Trade

      Buy and sell kayaks, float tubes, and all associated accessories and equipment.
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      Latest: Hodgeman H3 waders special k, Sep 11, 2019
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    3. Boats & Boat Accessories for Sale/Wanted/Trade

      Buy and sell boats, trailers, motors, and boating accessories.
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      Latest: Hummingbird fish finder Legerdary, Sep 16, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    4. Miscellaneous for Sale/Wanted/Trade

      Buy and sell non-fishing or boating items.
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      Latest: Panasonic Road Bike SOLD kciuchta, Sep 16, 2019 at 6:04 AM
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  9. Off-Topic Forums

    1. The Lounge

      Discussions not related to fishing.
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      Latest: Climate crisis?? Larry M, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    2. Hunting & Firearms

      To many outdoorsman, fishing and hunting go hand-in-hand. Talk about local hunting and guns.
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      Latest: dove opener 2019 fishnfreak, Sep 5, 2019
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