Plan a Fishing Trip in California
360 fishing guides across 20 cities. Best months: April, May, June, September.
Top Fishing Destinations in California
San Diego
69 species · 77 guides
San Francisco
25 species · 16 guides
Monterey
24 species · 3 guides
Eureka
9 species · 8 guides
Redondo Beach
8 species · 2 guides
Mad River
8 species
Stewarts Point
8 species
Solana Beach
8 species
Lake Elsinore
8 species
Hidden Valley Lake
8 species · 1 guides
Canyon Dam
8 species
Lakeport
8 species · 1 guides
Bass Lake
8 species
Los Angeles
8 species
Kings Beach
8 species · 1 guides
Oceanside
8 species · 8 guides
Toluca Lake
8 species
Lower Lake
8 species
La Jolla
8 species
Echo Lake
8 species
Popular Species in California
California Fishing License
License: Sport Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card
Specific closures and regulations apply to certain waters, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Check current regulations before fishing.
Complete Guide to Fishing in California
Species calendar, top cities, regulations, and everything you need to know.