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Patagonia Lake State Park

Largemouth bass & flathead catfish

Public lake shore and boat-ramp access.

Area / county
Patagonia / Santa Cruz County
Access
Open during listed seasons

License and access permit

Fishing license age 10+; day-use/vehicle and watercraft passes as required.

When you can go

Use the official area rules for current species seasons, legal hours and any area-specific closures. This record does not confirm access for a particular date.

Area restrictions

Capacity closures can occur; flathead catfish consumption advisory applies.

Plan with the official agency

About this no-lottery opportunity

Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.

No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.

Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Public access and species checked against official agency information; license purchase verified separately. Check current closures and water-specific rules before travel. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.

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