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Fishing Ponds in California

Clear Lake bass, high Sierra trout, and Pacific stripers and rockfish. 32 venues listed across Mendocino County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County, with strong stocks of largemouth bass, channel catfish and black crappie.

32 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 6 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in California?

You can fish at 32 mapped venues across California, concentrated around Mendocino County and San Diego County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

32 California venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Torpedo Wharf

    San Francisco, 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…

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    Open in Google Maps37.0763, -121.6914

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in California: FAQ

California has 32 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Mendocino County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are largemouth bass, channel catfish and black crappie. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

1 of our California venues are confirmed to hold bass, with strong representation in Mendocino County. Look for venues tagged "largemouth bass", "smallmouth bass" or "striped bass" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anglers fishing in California need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); 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. Our California fishing license guide at /us/blog/california-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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