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Special water
Big Sur River (Monterey Co.). Big Sur River and tributaries above the upstream end of the gorge pool at the boundary of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park within the Ventana Wilderness Area.40(b)(17) within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Stream / river · Monterey Co.
Sport Fishing District: South Central
These rules are for trout, steelhead, and salmon on this water — they override the district defaults. For bass and other species, use the district list below. Always double-check current CDFW notices before you go.
When you can fish & gear rules
Saturday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30. Artificial lures with barbless hooks only.
What you can keep
0 trout.
Other species in South Central
District defaults for bass, catfish, and other species that are not covered by this special-water listing.
View South Central species