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Santa Margarita Lake Water Details - CA
Santa Margarita Lake is a reservoir located in San Luis Obispo County, offering anglers a scenic and productive fishing experience. The area is surrounded by a variety of nearby attractions, including Khus, Sapwi, Santa Margarita KOA, Coyote, Gray Pine, Osprey, Roadrunner, and Sulphur Pot Campground, making it a convenient destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.











© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Santa Margarita Lake in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 35.33234, -120.48868.
Current conditions & 3-day forecast
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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring
Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Santa Margarita Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).
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Monitoring summaries from the Water Quality Portal.
State fishing records
Official CA state-record fish are published by the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.
Fish species
Location facts
| County | San Luis Obispo |
|---|---|
| Water type | reservoir |

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