Monterey County · lake · 22 acres
El Estero
El Estero is a lake in Monterey County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
69°
58°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Fog
70°
55°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
70°
58°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Del Monte Lake0.9 mi
- Roberts Lake1.6 mi
- Laguna Del Rey1.6 mi
- Forest Lake3.2 mi
- Crespi Pond3.7 mi
- Carmel River5.0 mi
- North Fork San Jose Creek5.7 mi
- San Jose Creek5.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
El Estero fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish El Estero?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is El Estero?+
El Estero is a lake in Monterey County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.