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Lake Sonoma

California, United States

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Lake Sonoma fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

21 in Β· 4 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Sonoma is a lake located in Sonoma County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Steelhead.

Location

38Β°44β€²14.7β€³N 123Β°03β€²44.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Sonoma, CA

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 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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64.6 miles away

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Suisun City

66.3 miles away

Pinole

66.5 miles away

Hercules

66.7 miles away

Benicia

67.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Sonoma fishing

Lake Sonoma is a lake located in Sonoma County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°44β€²14.7β€³N 123Β°03β€²44.5β€³W
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