California’s Best Fishing by Area
Use this interactive map to find your next fishing spot in California!
(More areas will be added soon.)
Region / County
Click the California region and then choose counties to find your next fish. (More areas will be covered soon.)
NORTH CENTRAL (REGION 2)
BAY DELTA (REGION 3)
CENTRAL (REGION 4)
SOUTH COAST (REGION 5)
INLAND DESERTS
(REGION 6)
WHAT’S NEW?
Lake Jennings: 2024 Angling Guide & Fish Stocking Plan
Lake Jennings near San Diego isn’t big but is well stocked with trout and catfish and known for occasional big bass. Read our complete fishing guide.
Trabuco Creek: Trout Fishing in Orange County’s Mountain Stream
Trabuco Creek is Orange County’s trout stream, especially when it’s stocked with hatchery rainbow trout.
4 Orange County Lakes Being Stocked With Trout This Week
Four park lakes in Orange County, California, are being stocked with fresh hatchery trout this week.
8 Los Angeles Area Park Lakes Stocked With Trout This Week
Eight Los Angeles-area lakes are being stocked with fresh rainbow trout during the last week of March 2024.
The Ultimate Guide to Lake Piru Fishing
From stocked trout to big bass to slab-sized panfish, Lake Piru is one of Southern California’s best fishing lakes. Check out our expert’s ultimate guide.
5 Favorite Fishing Spots Near Irvine
If you live in the heart of Orange County, that doesn’t mean you have to drive hundreds of miles to find great fishing. Check out these local options.