🐟 What fish can you catch in Bolinas?

Most commonly caught species around Bolinas , CA : Striped bass - 6,999 reported catches Largemouth bass - 4,533 reported catches Leopard shark - 2,270 reported catches California halibut - 2,244 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,803 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bolinas fishing reports?

The latest Bolinas , CA fishing reports are: @BassBumpin reported a nice Striped bass . @andrewweinzinger reported a nice Brook stickleback . @andrewweinzinger reported a nice Creek chub . @ahridog reported a nice Striped bass at San Francisco Bay . @adrianatherton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Phoenix Lake . .

Fishing in Bolinas, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bolinas, California?

Anglers in Bolinas , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay , San Pablo Bay , Marin County Coast , Bon Tempe Lake , San Rafael Bay .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bolinas?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Bolinas

Latest Bolinas fishing reports

Striped bass

16 in · 1 lb 7 oz

Brook stickleback

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Creek chub

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Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

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Largemouth bass

Phoenix Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Stafford Lake

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California halibut

Brisbane Fishing Pier

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California halibut

Brisbane Fishing Pier

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Pacific halibut

Brisbane Fishing Pier

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Pacific halibut

Brisbane Fishing Pier

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Fishing regulations in Bolinas

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

No closed season.
Minimum size only applies north of Point Conception. South of Point Conception there is no minimum size.
No striped bass may be taken while using a sinker weighing over four pounds, or while using any power-driven curdy or winch.

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

37°55′3.7″N 122°42′34.2″W

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FAQ about Bolinas fishing

Anglers in Bolinas, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Marin County Coast, Bon Tempe Lake, and San Rafael Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Bolinas, CA:

Striped bass - 6,999 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 4,533 reported catches
Leopard shark - 2,270 reported catches
California halibut - 2,244 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,803 reported catches

The latest Bolinas, CA fishing reports are:

@BassBumpin reported a nice Striped bass.
@andrewweinzinger reported a nice Brook stickleback.
@andrewweinzinger reported a nice Creek chub.
@ahridog reported a nice Striped bass at San Francisco Bay.
@adrianatherton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Phoenix Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bolinas, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: