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Fishing Ponds in California

Clear Lake bass, high Sierra trout, and Pacific stripers and rockfish. 28 venues listed across Mendocino County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County.

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28 California venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Hansen Dam Recreation Lake

    Los Angeles city, Los Angeles County

    Hansen Dam Recreation Lake sits behind Hansen Dam in the northeast San Fernando Valley, within the City of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County. It's one of the more accessible public fishing options on this side of the LA basin. We don't hold a current species or stocking list, so check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's stocking schedule before a session. A California license is required for anglers 16 and over.

    Open in Google Maps34.2714, -118.3880

  • Hat Creek Campground Fishing Area

    Shasta County

    Open in Google Maps40.6688, -121.4489

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  • Torpedo Wharf

    San Francisco city, San Francisco County

    Torpedo Wharf is a fishing pier in San Francisco managed by the National Park Service, with camping and food facilities nearby.

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    camping; food
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    Open in Google Maps37.8090, -122.4700

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  • Uvas Reservoir County Park

    Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County · 95037

    Uvas Reservoir County Park sits on Uvas Road outside Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California, managed by Santa Clara County Parks. Access is permissive, and the parks department can be reached on +1 408 779 9232 or via parks.sccgov.org. No species list is recorded for the reservoir, so check the county's fishing advisories and current water levels before committing to a session.

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    Open in Google Maps37.0763, -121.6914

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Fishing in California: FAQ

California has 28 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Mendocino County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for California venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes — anglers fishing in California need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.

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