Monterey County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,461 cfs typical
Salinas River
Salinas River is a stream 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
Overcast
67°
53°
15 mph
1%
Sat
Fog
66°
54°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Mostly clear
68°
55°
10 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Tembladero Slough1.8 mi
- Moro Cojo Slough3.8 mi
- Elkhorn Slough4.0 mi
- McClusky Slough6.0 mi
- Espinosa Lake5.2 mi
- Pajaro River7.0 mi
- Watsonville Slough7.2 mi
- Carneros Creek8.2 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.
Salinas River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Salinas River?+
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 Salinas River?+
Salinas River is a stream in Monterey County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.