🐟 What fish can you catch in Rancho Cordova?

Most commonly caught species around Rancho Cordova , CA : Largemouth bass - 20,490 reported catches Striped bass - 4,210 reported catches Bluegill - 2,165 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,097 reported catches Spotted bass - 2,033 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rancho Cordova fishing reports?

The latest Rancho Cordova , CA fishing reports are: @valarrydvoriak reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Gibson Lake . @valarrydvoriak reported a nice Bluegill at Gibson Lake . @eduardorodriguez4618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Lake . @oleksiiamelin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gibson Lake . @Zaythefisherman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Folsom South Canal . .

Fishing in Rancho Cordova, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rancho Cordova, California?

Anglers in Rancho Cordova , CA recommend these top fishing spots: American River , Mather Lake , Lake Natoma , Laguna Creek , Village Green Park .

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

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Top fish species in Rancho Cordova

Latest Rancho Cordova fishing reports

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Greengill hybrid

Gibson Lake

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Bluegill

Gibson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Smith Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gibson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Folsom South Canal

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Largemouth bass

Smith Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gibson Lake

16 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Stonegate Pond

17 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Lake Joiner

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Fishing regulations in Rancho Cordova

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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 May 5, 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 Rancho Cordova fishing

Anglers in Rancho Cordova, CA recommend these top fishing spots: American River, Mather Lake, Lake Natoma, Laguna Creek, and Village Green Park.

Most commonly caught species around Rancho Cordova, CA:

Largemouth bass - 20,490 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,210 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,165 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,097 reported catches
Spotted bass - 2,033 reported catches

The latest Rancho Cordova, CA fishing reports are:

@valarrydvoriak reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Gibson Lake.
@valarrydvoriak reported a nice Bluegill at Gibson Lake.
@eduardorodriguez4618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smith Lake.
@oleksiiamelin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gibson Lake.
@Zaythefisherman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Folsom South Canal.

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