🐟 What fish can you catch in Elk Grove?

Most commonly caught species around Elk Grove , CA : Largemouth bass - 23,191 reported catches Striped bass - 6,764 reported catches Bluegill - 2,276 reported catches Spotted bass - 2,067 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,790 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elk Grove fishing reports?

The latest Elk Grove , CA fishing reports are: @Livecougarbait reported a nice Striped bass at Steamboat Slough . @POK.Fishing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Amador . @jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . @jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . @jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . .

Fishing in Elk Grove, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elk Grove, California?

Anglers in Elk Grove , CA recommend these top fishing spots: Mather Lake , Mokelumne River , Laguna Creek , Washington Lake , Arden Bar Pond .

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

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Top fish species in Elk Grove

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Striped bass

Steamboat Slough

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Rainbow trout

Lake Amador

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Bluegill

Granite Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Largemouth bass

Rancho Seco Lake

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Largemouth bass

Smith Lake

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Fishing regulations in Elk Grove

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 4, 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 Elk Grove fishing

Anglers in Elk Grove, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Mather Lake, Mokelumne River, Laguna Creek, Washington Lake, and Arden Bar Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Elk Grove, CA:

Largemouth bass - 23,191 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,764 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,276 reported catches
Spotted bass - 2,067 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,790 reported catches

The latest Elk Grove, CA fishing reports are:

@Livecougarbait reported a nice Striped bass at Steamboat Slough.
@POK.Fishing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Amador.
@jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.
@jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.
@jschm reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.

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