🐟 What fish can you catch in Chico?

Most commonly caught species around Chico , CA : Largemouth bass - 2,482 reported catches Spotted bass - 870 reported catches Chinook salmon - 255 reported catches Rainbow trout - 184 reported catches Bluegill - 171 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chico fishing reports?

The latest Chico , CA fishing reports are: @FishcatcherH reported a nice Striped bass at Sacramento River . @Lilcheezit reported a nice American shad at Sacramento River . @Jackson564 reported a nice Striped bass at Sacramento River . @otismobleyjr reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Oroville . @a-rico reported a nice Sacramento pikeminnow at Sacramento River . .

Fishing in Chico, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chico, California?

Anglers in Chico , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Sacramento River , California Park Lake , Paradise Lake , Butte Creek , Horseshoe Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Chico

Latest Chico fishing reports

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Striped bass

Sacramento River

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American shad

Sacramento River

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Striped bass

Sacramento River

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Spotted bass

Lake Oroville

12 in · 2 lb

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Sacramento pikeminnow

Sacramento River

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Striped bass

Sacramento River

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3 days ago

Largemouth bass

Black Butte Lake

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Striped bass

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Sacramento pikeminnow

Sacramento River

11 in · 1 lb

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4 days ago

Striped bass

Sacramento River

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Fishing regulations in Chico

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 species as of May 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Chico fishing

Anglers in Chico, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Sacramento River, California Park Lake, Paradise Lake, Butte Creek, and Horseshoe Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Chico, CA:

Largemouth bass - 2,482 reported catches
Spotted bass - 870 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 255 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 184 reported catches
Bluegill - 171 reported catches

The latest Chico, CA fishing reports are:

@FishcatcherH reported a nice Striped bass at Sacramento River.
@Lilcheezit reported a nice American shad at Sacramento River.
@Jackson564 reported a nice Striped bass at Sacramento River.
@otismobleyjr reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Oroville.
@a-rico reported a nice Sacramento pikeminnow at Sacramento River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Chico, 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: