🐟 What fish can you catch in Hillsborough?

Most commonly caught species around Hillsborough , CA : Largemouth bass - 10,273 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,640 reported catches Striped bass - 3,767 reported catches Leopard shark - 3,371 reported catches Bat eagle ray - 2,194 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hillsborough fishing reports?

The latest Hillsborough , CA fishing reports are: @romanpavlenko reported a nice Broadnose sevengill shark at Dumbarton Pier . @romanpavlenko reported a nice Leopard shark at Dumbarton Pier . @william.glimidakis reported a nice White sturgeon at McNear Beach Fishing Pier . @Show reported a nice Crucian carp at Lake Merced . @Show reported a nice Crucian carp at Lake Merced . .

Fishing in Hillsborough, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hillsborough, California?

Anglers in Hillsborough , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay , San Mateo County Coast , Pillar Point Harbor , Sharp Park Beach , San Leandro Bay .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Hillsborough

Latest Hillsborough fishing reports

Broadnose sevengill shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Leopard shark

Dumbarton Pier

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White sturgeon

McNear Beach Fishing Pier

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Golden rainbow trout

Lake Temescal

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24 in · 6 lb

Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Brown smooth-hound

Candlestick Point Park Pier

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Fishing regulations in Hillsborough

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.

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FAQ about Hillsborough fishing

Anglers in Hillsborough, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County Coast, Pillar Point Harbor, Sharp Park Beach, and San Leandro Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Hillsborough, CA:

Largemouth bass - 10,273 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,640 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,767 reported catches
Leopard shark - 3,371 reported catches
Bat eagle ray - 2,194 reported catches

The latest Hillsborough, CA fishing reports are:

@romanpavlenko reported a nice Broadnose sevengill shark at Dumbarton Pier.
@romanpavlenko reported a nice Leopard shark at Dumbarton Pier.
@william.glimidakis reported a nice White sturgeon at McNear Beach Fishing Pier.
@Show reported a nice Crucian carp at Lake Merced.
@Show reported a nice Crucian carp at Lake Merced.

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