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Menlo Park, CA Fishing Trip — March

Your Menlo Park, CA Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 46°F3.7" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

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

March Weather in Menlo Park

62°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

66 Guides Near Menlo Park

No guides are based in Menlo Park, but these guides operate nearby.

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Hook'd Up Sportfishing - Hook'd Up Sportfishing
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Reel Addiction Sportfishing

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Santa Cruz Coastal Charters

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Frank Rescino

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inshore
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California Dawn Sportfishing - California Dawn Sportfishing
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Stagnaro Charters - ,
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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's Biting By Month

Peak

Hybrid Striped Bass

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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Crappie

freshwater
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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

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.

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.

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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