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Fishing in San Rafael, CA

California, United States

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Bat eagle ray

Loch Lomond Yacht Harbor

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Striped bass

San Francisco Bay

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Striped bass

Petaluma River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Chabot

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Largemouth bass

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Surf smelt

San Leandro Bay

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Striped bass

Carquinez Strait

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Striped bass

Carquinez Strait

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Carquinez Strait

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About San Rafael fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around San Rafael, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,868 catches for Striped bass, 7,711 catches for Largemouth bass, and 2,606 catches for Rainbow trout.

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7-day weather forecast in San Rafael

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58 °F48 °F

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56 °F47 °F

Saturday

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58 °F44 °F

Sunday

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60 °F48 °F

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70 °F46 °F

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70 °F49 °F

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Fishing regulations in San Rafael

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 species as of April 24, 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 Rafael, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Pablo Bay, Bon Tempe Lake, Stafford Lake, San Rafael Bay, and Elephant Rock Pier.
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