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Fishing in San Jose, CA

California, United States

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Largemouth bass

Calero Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Pinto Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pinto Lake

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Rainbow trout

Shadow Cliffs Lake

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Golden rainbow trout

Horseshoe Lake

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Rainbow trout

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Los Gatos Creek

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Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

Los Capitancillos Ponds

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About San Jose fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around San Jose, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 17,663 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,744 catches for Rainbow trout, and 1,276 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in San Jose

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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 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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Anglers in San Jose, CA recommend these top fishing spots: Almaden Lake, Lexington Reservoir, Calero Reservoir, Vasona Reservoir, and Los Gatos Creek.
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