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Special water

Big Sur River (Monterey Co.). Big Sur River within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, east of the Highway 1 bridge, to its boundary within the Ventana Wilderness Area

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

Closed to fishing all year.

What you can keep

Closed — no take.

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