River Usage

External websites

• Portage: Floating the Salinas River Between Atascadero and Paso Robles March 2, 2026 Near Sycamore De Anza Trail Gabarda de Anza Trail
• Monterey County Now: Wildlife photographers Frans Lanting and Christine Eckstrom paddle 10 miles from San Ardo to San Lucas, documenting bald eagles and beavers along the Salinas River June 8, 2023 Near San Ardo San Lucas Related trips San Ardo to San Lucas
• Monterey County Now: Traveling the 150-mile span of the Salinas River, documenting recreational use and water rights discussions August 7, 2014
• BRT Insights: Detailed kayaking and whitewater guide for the Salinas River with sections from Santa Margarita to Atascadero (Class I/II), Camp Roberts to Bradley (Class I), and Bradley to San Ardo (Class I+) August 1, 2009 Near Sycamore De Anza Trail Bradley San Ardo Related trips Bradley to San Ardo
• Legal complaint about people tubing the Salinas near Bradley June 9, 1981 Near Bradley Related trips Bradley to Bradley
• California Fly Fisher: Fly fishing destination guide for the Salinas River watershed
• Salinas Valley Fly Fishers: Community fishing reports and trip logs from local fly fishing experts on the Salinas River
• Guidesly: Salinas River fishing guide with species information including striped bass and largemouth bass

Photos from the river

Photos taken along the Salinas River, tagged with the nearest access point and water flow data for that day.

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  March 15, 2026 Near Bradley 186 cfs
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  March 15, 2026 Near Bradley 186 cfs
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  March 14, 2026 Near Halcon Road 78.8 cfs
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  March 14, 2026 Near Templeton High School 78.8 cfs
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  March 14, 2026 Near Templeton High School 78.8 cfs
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  April 15, 2023 Near San Ardo 606 cfs
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  April 15, 2023 Near San Lucas

Webcam

These images from the USGS monitoring camera near Bradley show confirmed sightings of people using the Salinas River.

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  December 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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  August 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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  May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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  April 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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  April 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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  April 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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  March 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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  March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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  November 14, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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  October 21, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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  October 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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  October 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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  October 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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  October 20, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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  October 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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  October 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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  September 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM