San Diego County · stream · order 8 river · ~85 cfs typical
Santa Margarita River
Santa Margarita River is a stream in San Diego 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
76°
67°
12 mph
1%
Sat
Partly cloudy
83°
64°
9 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
86°
71°
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
- San Luis Rey River2.5 mi
- Hubbert Lake3.5 mi
- Loma Alta Marsh4.7 mi
- Las Flores Creek4.9 mi
- Whelan Lake4.6 mi
- Pilgrim Creek4.7 mi
- Windmill Lake5.0 mi
- Buena Vista 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.
Santa Margarita River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita River?+
Santa Margarita River is a stream in San Diego County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.