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Lake Sonoma

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

4.3·1119 catches

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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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 Black crappie.

Location

38°44′14.7″N 123°03′44.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Sonoma?

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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.

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Reviews of Lake Sonoma

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Cities nearby

Cloverdale

4.8 miles away

Geyserville

8.7 miles away

Healdsburg

13.3 miles away

Guerneville

15.9 miles away

Hopland

16.3 miles away

Timber Cove

17.2 miles away

Windsor

19.2 miles away

Cobb

19.5 miles away

Jenner

20.0 miles away

Kelseyville

20.3 miles away

Sea Ranch

21.1 miles away

Lakeport

22.2 miles away

Graton

23.3 miles away

Middletown

23.7 miles away

Boonville

25.3 miles away

Bodega

27.3 miles away

Lucerne

27.7 miles away

Clearlake

27.7 miles away

Santa Rosa

27.8 miles away

Hidden Valley Lake

27.9 miles away

Calistoga

28.0 miles away

Ukiah

29.3 miles away

Philo

30.6 miles away

Upper Lake

30.8 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:
38°44′14.7″N 123°03′44.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Sonoma by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lake Sonoma are:
The latest Lake Sonoma fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Lake Sonoma, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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