Santa Fe Springs, CA Fishing Trip — October

Your Santa Fe Springs, CA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 58°F1.5" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Santa Fe Springs

79°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

55 Guides Near Santa Fe Springs

No guides are based in Santa Fe Springs, 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 offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.

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