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.
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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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