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Fishing in Oakland, CA

California, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Oakland spots deliver

Top fish species in Oakland

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped bass
Striped bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Leopard shark
Leopard shark
Bat eagle ray
Bat eagle ray

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Common carp

Willow Pass Community Park

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Contra Loma Reservoir

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Broadnose sevengill shark

Dumbarton Pier

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Spotted bass

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Leopard shark

Dumbarton Pier

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White sturgeon

McNear Beach Fishing Pier

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Striped bass

Suisun Slough

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Crucian carp

Lake Merced

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Rainbow trout

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About Oakland fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Oakland, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 12,774 catches for Largemouth bass, 12,736 catches for Striped bass, and 6,252 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Oakland

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 Oakland fishing

Anglers in Oakland, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Francisco Bay, Lake Chabot, Lake Temescal, Lafayette Reservoir, and San Pablo Bay.
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Other cities near Oakland

Piedmont

2.3 miles away

Alameda

3.2 miles away

Emeryville

5.3 miles away

Moraga

6.3 miles away

San Leandro

6.5 miles away

Berkeley

6.5 miles away

Orinda

6.6 miles away

Albany

8.3 miles away

Ashland

8.6 miles away

Lafayette

8.8 miles away

San Lorenzo

9.2 miles away

Cherryland

9.8 miles away

Castro Valley

10.1 miles away

El Cerrito

10.1 miles away

Alamo

12.0 miles away

Walnut Creek

12.4 miles away

San Francisco

12.6 miles away

Richmond

12.8 miles away

Hayward

13.3 miles away

Danville

13.5 miles away

Pleasant Hill

13.7 miles away

San Pablo

13.8 miles away

Pinole

14.5 miles away

South San Francisco

14.6 miles away