Fishing in Mill Valley, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mill Valley, California?

Anglers in Mill Valley , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay , San Pablo Bay , Marin County Coast , Bon Tempe Lake , San Rafael Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Mill Valley?

Most commonly caught species around Mill Valley , CA : Striped bass - 8,893 reported catches Largemouth bass - 8,203 reported catches Leopard shark - 3,045 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,032 reported catches California halibut - 2,453 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Mill Valley fishing reports?

The latest Mill Valley , CA fishing reports are: @topwaterlogan reported a nice Striped bass at San Francisco Bay . @topwaterlogan reported a nice Leopard shark at San Francisco Bay . @memphis.lopoukhine reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lafayette Reservoir . @andrewweinzinger reported a nice Steelhead . @andrewweinzinger reported a nice Steelhead . .

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

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Mill Valley

Latest Mill Valley fishing reports

Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Largemouth bass

Lafayette Reservoir

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Steelhead

length · weight

Steelhead

length · weight

Steelhead

length · weight

Leopard shark

length · weight

Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

length · weight

Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

length · weight

Striped bass

21 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Mill Valley

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 Striped bass as of June 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

No closed season.
Minimum size only applies north of Point Conception. South of Point Conception there is no minimum size.
No striped bass may be taken while using a sinker weighing over four pounds, or while using any power-driven curdy or winch.

Synonyms

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

37°54′30.6″N 122°32′31.6″W

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FAQ about Mill Valley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Mill Valley, California?

Anglers in Mill Valley, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Marin County Coast, Bon Tempe Lake, and San Rafael Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Mill Valley?

Most commonly caught species around Mill Valley, CA:

Striped bass - 8,893 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 8,203 reported catches
Leopard shark - 3,045 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,032 reported catches
California halibut - 2,453 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Mill Valley fishing reports?

The latest Mill Valley, CA fishing reports are:

@topwaterlogan reported a nice Striped bass at San Francisco Bay.
@topwaterlogan reported a nice Leopard shark at San Francisco Bay.
@memphis.lopoukhine reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lafayette Reservoir.
@andrewweinzinger reported a nice Steelhead.
@andrewweinzinger reported a nice Steelhead.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Mill Valley?

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