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Home > California > Fishing > Where to Fish in California > Northern California Fishing
The area’s beautiful backdrop and plentiful fish make northern California fishing among the best in the country. Learn which saltwater and freshwater spots in the region top any angler’s list.
Whether you want to try surf fishing northern California, head out in a boat off shore or drop your line from a pier, the area boasts what are considered some of the best places to fish in Northern California.
A great source of information on coastal fishing can be found in the numerous northern California fishing reports available. These will let you know the latest action at some premier destinations, including:
Inland options are equally compelling in northern California. A California fishing report for freshwater fishing will offer good intel on what’s biting at some of the top-rated freshwater spots. These include:
No matter where you decide to head, before you go fishing in California, be sure to get a license. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulations specify that everyone – resident or nonresident – 16 or older must have a sport fishing license if they plan to fish any inland or ocean waters with some exceptions, like piers. Licenses can be obtained online or at a license agent of CDFW license sales office.
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.
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