Best Fishing Spots In California, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in California, United States with our extensive
list! California is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in California, United States.
Top Fishing Spots (1000+)
- Canyon LakeLake Elsinore, California, US
- East Bulls Head ChannelMartinez, California, US
- Suisun CutoffBay Point, California, US
- Ditch CreekRedding, California, US
- Edge CreekRedding, California, US
- Belloma SloughBay Point, California, US
- Andy Mason SloughBay Point, California, US
- North Fork Steephollow CreekTruckee, California, US
- Timber Cove CreekWindsor, California, US
- Van Damme BeachUkiah, California, US
- Preston Point ReachMartinez, California, US
- Roe Island ChannelBay Point, California, US
- Hastings SloughMartinez, California, US
- Fishermans CutBay Point, California, US
- Little Salmon CreekUkiah, California, US
- Cold Bottle SpringRedding, California, US
- Brandy CreekOroville, California, US
- Marshall CreekWindsor, California, US
- Bowman LakeTruckee, California, US
- Seal Island ChannelBay Point, California, US
- Point Edith Crossing RangeMartinez, California, US
- Ross CreekCampbell, California, US
- Arroyo CaleroLos Gatos, California, US
- Permanente CreekPalo Alto, California, US
- Casey ForebayPalo Alto, California, US
- Barron CreekPalo Alto, California, US
- Stevens CreekMountain View, California, US
- Mountain View SloughPalo Alto, California, US
- Pheasant CreekLos Gatos, California, US
- Alamitos CreekCampbell, California, US
- Los Alamitos Percolation PondsCampbell, California, US
- Guadalupe CreekCampbell, California, US
- Canoas CreekSan Jose, California, US
- Rincon CreekLos Gatos, California, US
- Los Capitancillos CreekLos Gatos, California, US
- Yerba Buena Cove (historical)Chinatown, California, US
- Lombard Street ReservoirChinatown, California, US
- Aquatic CoveChinatown, California, US
- Gashouse CoveChinatown, California, US
- Bass CoveSun City, California, US
- Holiday BayLake Elsinore, California, US
- Mariners BayCalifornia, US
- Lion SpringLake Elsinore, California, US
- Arroyo Del ToroLake Elsinore, California, US
- Railroad ReservoirLake Elsinore, California, US
- San Jacinto RiverLake Elsinore, California, US
- Hale CreekMountain View, California, US
- Matadero CreekPalo Alto, California, US
- Bolsa Chica ChannelWestminster, California, US
- Arroyo SecoEcho Park, California, US
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Places to recommend in California include Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Elsinore, Mission Bay, Alamitos Bay, San Diego Bay and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in California include Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown trout, California halibut, Channel catfish and others.
A license may be required to fish in California. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for California in this section
Find Your Next Fishing Spots In California, United States
Top 30 spots
- East Bulls Head Channel
- Suisun Cutoff
- Ditch Creek
- Edge Creek
- Belloma Slough
- Andy Mason Slough
- North Fork Steephollow Creek
- Timber Cove Creek
- Van Damme Beach
- Preston Point Reach
- Roe Island Channel
- Hastings Slough
- Fishermans Cut
- Little Salmon Creek
- Cold Bottle Spring
- Brandy Creek
- Marshall Creek
- Bowman Lake
- Seal Island Channel
- Point Edith Crossing Range
- Ross Creek
- Arroyo Calero
- Permanente Creek
- Casey Forebay
- Barron Creek
- Stevens Creek
- Mountain View Slough
- Pheasant Creek
- Alamitos Creek
- Canyon Lake
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