EL ESTERO

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

El Estero


April 18, 2024

El Estero is a popular fishing area located in Monterey, California. It is known for its variety of fish species including striped bass, halibut, perch, and rockfish. Nearby activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and walking along the scenic trails. Fishing tips include using live bait or jigs and fishing during incoming tides. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70-75°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt California Halibut
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Striped Bass
Image Alt White Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Ranch Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Anderson Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Pinto Lake

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bean Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Garden of Eden

Lexington Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Coyote Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Uvas Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

El Estero

California Halibut • Kelp Bass • Striped Bass • White Perch

Calero Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

COYOTE LAKE ROAD 10700-12746, GILROY
Coyote Watershed, California
ROUNTREE LANE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
San Lorenzo-Soquel Watershed, California
KIRBY PARK
Alisal-Elkhorn Sloughs Watershed, California
OAK GLEN AVENUE 17655, MORGAN HILL
Pajaro Watershed, California
STEVENS CREEK RESERVOIR
Coyote Watershed, California
PINTO LAKE CITY PARK
Pajaro Watershed, California
NORTH SHORE TRAIL MONTEREY COUNTY
Central Coastal Watershed, California
UVAS ROAD 15000-15208, MORGAN HILL
Pajaro Watershed, California
MCKEAN ROAD 22707-22725, SAN JOSE
Coyote Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO ENDS ONE QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE SEGMENT 1: ENDS 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF BEAR VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE SEGMENT 2: CALTRANS CORPORATION YARD AT POINT REYES STATON.
Tomales-Drake Bays Watershed, California
0.25 MILESUPSTRAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO 0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AT SPORTSMAN'S LODGE
Salinas Watershed, California
BOY SCOUT CAMP TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM LITTLE SUR
Central Coastal Watershed, California
OLEMA RANCH CAMPGROUND TO CALTRANS CORPORATION YARD AT POINT REYES STATION
Tomales-Drake Bays Watershed, California
VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
HEADWATERS NORTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO BOY SCOUT CAMP
Central Coastal Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MOUTH
Tomales-Drake Bays Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Salinas Watershed, California
0.25 MILES DOWNSTREAM OF THE IMPOUNDMENT OF SPORTSMAN'S LODGE TO VENTANA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Salinas Watershed, California
HEADWATERS SOUTH FORK LITTLE SUR TO CONFLUENCE WITH MAINSTEM LITTLE SUR
Central Coastal Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Schafer Park

Westborough Park

Eldridge Park

Weekes Park

Callan Park

Southgate Park

Monte Verde Park

7th and Walnut Park

Forest Lane Park

Ponderosa Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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