San Lorenzo River - Santa Cruz, CA
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The San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz, CA, is an urban coastal river transitioning from a natural stream to a tidally influenced estuary. It offers seasonal opportunities for steelhead and striped bass in its lower reaches; Coho salmon are critically endangered and strictly catch-and-release. Resident largemouth bass and panfish inhabit calmer sections. Current fishing activity is rated "very low," indicating inconsistent success. Angling is profoundly impacted by water flows (rain-dependent) and tidal influence. Fly fishing and drift fishing are common for steelhead; lures or bait for striped bass. Adherence to CDFW regulations, particularly for sensitive migratory species, is paramount for sustainable practice.
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 3-13-2024 | State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium Happy #WatershedWednesday! The final event poster and draft... more » |
Santa Cruz Water Department |
| 3-15-2023 | State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium - 2023 Please join us once again for the State... more » |
Loch Lomond Recreation Area |
| 4-13-2020 | Heart of Santa Cruz: Updates from the State of the San Lorenzo Symposium In the shade of the redwoods, a mere... more » |
FISHBIO |
| 4-8-2019 | State of the San Lorenzo Marks 40 Years of Santa Cruz Conservation Flowing directly through the heart of Santa Cruz,... more » |
FISHBIO |
| 4-25-2017 | The San Lorenzo River and its crucial fish habitat Flow has long shaped the relationship between Santa... more » |
FISHBIO |
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