Fishing in California

Articles and information about freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing in California including the best places to fish, fish identification guides, fishing boat expeditions, and more.

Fishing Spots in California
Information about some of the best places to fish in California. Includes fishing lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, creeks, piers, beaches, and shoreline areas.

Freshwater Fishing in California
Guide to freshwater fishing in California, including where to fish for bass, trout, salmon, catfish, and other freshwater fish in California.

Saltwater Fishing in California
Ocean fishing guide for California including fishing boat trips, fish commonly found off the coast of California, and a directory of California fishing piers.

Ice Fishing in California
Lakes in California where ice fishing is popular.

California Sportfishing Licenses
How to apply for a California fishing license.

Fishing Lodges in California

Fishing Clubs in California

Free Fishing Days in California
Normally a fishing license issued by the State of California is required to fish anywhere in California but on two specifically designated days a year - July 4th and September 5th - it is possible to fish without a license. See Free Fishing Days for more information because there are a few exceptions to license-free fishing on those days.

More California Fishing Resources

Northern California Fly Fishing Forum

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All Water Activities California

Bodies of Water in California

Hunting in California

Nature Activities in California

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