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)
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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.
Top 5 Fishing Lakes Near Santa Ana
This handful of lakes near Santa Ana can offer excellent fishing for trout, catfish and other gamefish if you plan it right.
6 Best Fishing Lakes Near Anaheim
These half dozen park lakes near Anaheim have seasonally good fishing for trout and catfish.
Fishing at El Dorado Park Lakes: Complete Angler’s Guide
El Dorado Park Lakes in Long Beach offer seasonally excellent fishing for trout, bass, catfish and more. Read our guide to this great family spot near LA.
Lake Hemet Fishing: Complete Angler’s Guide
Lake Hemet offers excellent trout fishing in the Southern California mountains. Bass, catfish, bluegill, carp and even crayfish round out the catches. Here are our local tips.