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Waterford, CA Fishing Trip — October

Your Waterford, CA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 53°F2.1" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Waterford

73°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Waterford

No guides are based in Waterford, but these guides operate nearby.

Echo Adventure Cooperative - Echo Adventure Cooperative
Echo Adventure Cooperative

Echo Adventure Cooperative

4.8(94)Top Rated

Providing socially and environmentally sustainable travel, and adventure goods and services through our worker-owned cooperative. Including backcountry hikes, family tours, backpacking, and fly fishing in Yosemite National Park!

Groveland, California
Headhunter Sportfishing - Headhunter Sportfishing
Headhunter Sportfishing

Headhunter Sportfishing

5(3)Top Rated

Book Now Recent Guided Trips Our Pricing $250 For all delta trips sturgeon/stripers $150 For all motherlode lakes $100 Evening trips Summer weekend trips June 1st until August 31st $300 Species Targeted Sturgeon Crappie Trout Salmon kokanee USCG licensed captain and fully insured and bonded About Kyle Wise Since 1991, Head Hunter Sport Fishing has

Angels Camp, California
Excellent Adventures - Al Smatsky
Al Smatsky

Excellent Adventures

Lodi, California

Excellent Adventures in Lodi, CA is a travel company that offers fun and exciting activities such as fly-fishing. We make sure to provide trips that meet our standard of quality. If you would like to learn more about us, do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly staff today.

fly fishing
Lodi, California
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

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