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Fishing in El Cerrito, CA

California, United States

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Bat eagle ray

Loch Lomond Yacht Harbor

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

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Leopard shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Spotted bass

Horseshoe Lake

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Striped bass

Petaluma River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Chabot

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Largemouth bass

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Surf smelt

San Leandro Bay

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Striped bass

Carquinez Strait

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About El Cerrito fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around El Cerrito, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,704 catches for Striped bass, 11,615 catches for Largemouth bass, and 4,955 catches for Rainbow trout.

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7-day weather forecast in El Cerrito

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Fishing regulations in El Cerrito

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 April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in El Cerrito, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Carquinez Strait, Lake Temescal, Lafayette Reservoir, Suisun Bay, and San Pablo Bay.
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