Fishing in California
145 verified fishing spots across California, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in California
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Main Canal (Imperial Valley)
El Centro, CA· 32.7933, -115.5683
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Carp +more
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
5:59 AM
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Calaveras River
Stockton, CA· 38.0053, -121.3275
Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Lafayette Reservoir
Lafayette, CA· 37.8864, -122.1436
Rainbow Trout • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish +more
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:34 AM
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Contra Loma Reservoir
Antioch, CA· 37.9708, -121.8242
Rainbow Trout • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass +more
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:33 AM
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Seacliff State Beach
Aptos, CA· 36.9744, -121.9147
Barred Surfperch • Striped Bass • Jacksmelt
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:31 AM
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Berkeley Pier (Marina Shoreline)
Berkeley, CA· 37.8631, -122.3164
Striped Bass • California Halibut • Bat Ray +more
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Cayucos Pier
Cayucos, CA· 35.4497, -120.9069
Silver Surfperch • Jacksmelt • Bat Ray +more
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Estero Bay
Cayucos, CA· 35.4194, -120.8931
California Halibut • Leopard Shark • Barred Surfperch
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Santa Catalina Island Offshore Waters
Avalon, CA· 33.3878, -118.4161
Kelp Bass • Yellowtail • White Seabass +more
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:12 AM
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Shelter Cove Ocean Waters
Shelter Cove, CA· 40.0242, -124.0725
Lingcod • Black Rockfish • Chinook Salmon +more
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Silver Strand State Beach
Coronado, CA· 32.6289, -117.1356
Barred Surfperch • California Corbina • Yellowfin Croaker +more
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:05 AM
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Oxnard Beach Park
Oxnard, CA· 34.2056, -119.2389
California Corbina • Barred Surfperch • Spotfin Croaker
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Popular species in California
Fishing regulations in California
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife — official regulations