🐟 What fish can you catch in Novato?

Most commonly caught species around Novato , CA : Largemouth bass - 9,830 reported catches Striped bass - 8,329 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,213 reported catches Leopard shark - 1,910 reported catches California halibut - 1,899 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Novato fishing reports?

The latest Novato , CA fishing reports are: @hunterplumley reported a nice Common carp at Willow Pass Community Park . @Ymcz22 reported a nice Striped bass at Napa River . @william.glimidakis reported a nice White sturgeon at McNear Beach Fishing Pier . @adrianquijano reported a nice Striped bass at Peytonia Slough . @adrianquijano reported a nice Striped bass at Peytonia Slough . .

Fishing in Novato, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Novato, California?

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

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

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Top fish species in Novato

Latest Novato fishing reports

Common carp

Willow Pass Community Park

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Striped bass

Napa River

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White sturgeon

McNear Beach Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

Peytonia Slough

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Striped bass

Peytonia Slough

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Striped bass

Suisun Slough

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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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Common carp

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Fishing regulations in Novato

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 Novato fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Novato, CA:

Largemouth bass - 9,830 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,329 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,213 reported catches
Leopard shark - 1,910 reported catches
California halibut - 1,899 reported catches

The latest Novato, CA fishing reports are:

@hunterplumley reported a nice Common carp at Willow Pass Community Park.
@Ymcz22 reported a nice Striped bass at Napa River.
@william.glimidakis reported a nice White sturgeon at McNear Beach Fishing Pier.
@adrianquijano reported a nice Striped bass at Peytonia Slough.
@adrianquijano reported a nice Striped bass at Peytonia Slough.

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