California fishing - bass fishing -trout, salmon, crappie, stripers, catfish and vacation trip ideas for fishing in CA.

The state of California offers a variety of fishing including lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. The state is divided into three primary areas.

Northern California offers quite a variety if species including bass, trout, salmon, crappie, catfish and numerous panfish, as well as ocean fishing which is not covered in this website.

Northern California Fishing Lakes

		Listed are the primary species to be found in these local fisheries.
		Lake Almanor
		Lake Berryessa
		Bullards Bar Reservoir
		Clear Lake
		Folsom Lake
		Lake Oroville
		Shasta Lake
		Trinity Lake

Central California has less opportunites for salmon fishing but offers bass, trout, crappie, catfish and numerous panfish. There are many other smaller lakes including municipal lakes and parks which are not listed here.

Central California Fishing Lakes

		Listed are the primary species to be found in these local fisheries.
		Lake Camanche
		The Delta
		June Lake
		Lake Don Pedro
		Lake McClure
		Millerton Lake
		Lake Nacimiento
		Lake Tahoe
		New Melones Lake
		Pine Flat Lake
		Silver Lake

Southern California has generally warmer waters and while there are opportunities for salmon fishing and striper fishing here, the primary species are bass, trout, crappie, catfish and panfish. Ocean and pier fishing is also available in areas like Mission Beach and along the coast nearby other beach towns.

Southern California Fishing Lakes

		Listed are the primary species to be found in these local fisheries.
		Big Bear Lake
		Canyon Lake
		Lake Cahuilla
		Lake Castaic
		Lake Elsinore
		El Capitan Lake
		Lake Hodges
		Laguna Niguel Lake
		Lower Otay Lake
		Pyramid Lake
		San Vicente Lake
		Lake Silverwood
		Lake Skinner
		Lake Sutherland

Contact the California Department of Fish & Game for additional details about fishing in California. Visit our sections on each species of fish for specific techniques for California fishing.

Click here for a California Fishing License.

Visit AA-Boats-Boating.com to find information about fishing boats in California and other boating information.

Additionally, our goal is to provide specific information about major California lakes, streams, ponds and rivers. This information may include California fishing maps, fishing tips and how-to articles.

For fishing gear, tackle and boat storage options, visit the California home improvement section of our sister site.

There is a section dedicated to fishing activities for kids in CA. It is devoted to information about kids fishing with stories, fish photos and tips for where and how to take a kid fishing in California. Please send us your recommendations and we will be happy to consider them for publication.

We are also looking for information on local guides who offer services within California. You can find a listing of CA fishing guides here. If you are a fishing guide in California or know of a good resource, please send us information for consideration. Vacation in San Diego and enjoy a day fishing aboard charter boats. Also visit wineries in California for wine tasting tours.

All About Fishing wishes you the very best with your fishing endeavors in the great state of California.

Northern, Central & Southern California Fishing Information.