Check out these best fishing lakes in California and discover the amenities and types of fish you can find. This post was updated on June 6, 2025 to include information from UC San Diego’s research.

San Mateo, nestled in California's scenic Bay Area, offers anglers a rich variety of fishing environments. From serene freshwater lakes nestled among mountains to expansive coastal areas lapping ...

Discover California's best freshwater adventures! Our guide explores top lakes & rivers like the Colorado, Tahoe & American for rafting, kayaking, boating & more.

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters. Killed by algae blooms and dwindling from dams and droughts, the largest freshwater fish in North America is at risk in California.Last week, wildlife officials took ...

Our salmon fishing in California has been closed the last two seasons. This year the DF&W has partially opened the season.

More than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California carry two types of parasitic flatworms ... present in 93% of the fish they collected and examined from five popular fishing spots around ...

In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego ...

Explore the effectiveness of the Senko rig for bass fishing in ocean settings. This video showcases how to achieve success from shore under optimal conditions. The 2025 Fisherman's Life Street Fair ...

Charter fishing crews in California harbors are preparing for recreational salmon fishing to reopen after a two-year shutdown. The fishing season this year is subject to strict limits.

This giant freshwater fish — North America’s largest — gains California protection. Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like ...