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Fishing in Lafayette, CA

California, United States

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Striped bass

Carquinez Strait

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Spotted bass

Carquinez Strait

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Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

26 in · 12 lb

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Carquinez Strait

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Leopard shark

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Largemouth bass

Contra Loma Reservoir

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Bat eagle ray

San Francisco Bay

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Largemouth bass

Contra Loma Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Shadow Cliffs Lake

19 in · 2 lb

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About Lafayette fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lafayette, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 16,226 catches for Largemouth bass, 15,118 catches for Striped bass, and 6,046 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Lafayette

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 23, 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 Lafayette fishing

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