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Fishing in Stanford, CA

California, United States

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Leopard shark

San Francisco Bay

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Common carp

Los Gatos Creek

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Los Gatos Creek

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Common carp

Los Gatos Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Shadow Cliffs Lake

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Leopard shark

Observation Pier

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Great white shark

Hidden Lake

148 in · 578 lb

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Rainbow trout

Shadow Cliffs Lake

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Largemouth bass

Los Gatos Creek County Park

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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Stanford, California. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 13,351 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,079 catches for Rainbow trout, and 2,334 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in Stanford

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 May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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