El Cajon, CA Fishing Trip — September

Your El Cajon, CA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 65°F0.9" rain · 5 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in El Cajon

85°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

88 Guides Near El Cajon

No guides are based in El Cajon, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

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