Fishing in Ventura County can be very good. Head to the Pacific Ocean to catch everything from perch to halibut. Turn inland and catch bass, trout and more in excellent fishing lakes.
Santa Barbara County has one excellent freshwater fishing lake and almost endless possibilities for angling in the Pacific Ocean. We show you the top spots.
Whiskeytown Lake is one of the very best kokanee salmon fishing lakes in California and also offers reliably good angling for bass and other game fish.
Shaver Lake is among the best kokanee fishing spots in California and has very good trout fishing and solid smallmouth bass numbers. Here’s your starter’s guide to catch fish here.
San Diego County has millions of people, but it’s also surprisingly rich in fishing spots, including man lakes with great bass, catfish and trout angling.