🐟 What fish can you catch in Chico?

Most commonly caught species around Chico , CA : Largemouth bass - 2,871 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,114 reported catches Chinook salmon - 290 reported catches Bluegill - 264 reported catches Sacramento pikeminnow - 208 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chico fishing reports?

The latest Chico , CA fishing reports are: @baconsboi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Oroville . @JadenFisher4 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Big Chico Creek . @juanpablosantana reported a nice Steelhead at Thermalito Afterbay . @JadenFisher4 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Big Chico Creek . .

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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California, United States

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Top fish species in Chico

Sacramento pikeminnow

Latest Chico fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Oroville

15 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Big Chico Creek

length · weight

Mile Pond

length · weight

Steelhead

Thermalito Afterbay

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Big Chico Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Striped bass

Sacramento River

length · weight

Mile Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

California Park Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Striped bass

Sacramento River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Chico

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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.

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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 - 2,871 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,114 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 290 reported catches
Bluegill - 264 reported catches
Sacramento pikeminnow - 208 reported catches

The latest Chico, CA fishing reports are:

@baconsboi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Oroville.
@JadenFisher4 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Big Chico Creek.
@juanpablosantana reported a nice Steelhead at Thermalito Afterbay.
@JadenFisher4 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Big Chico Creek.

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: