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Calaveras River

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California, United States

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Calaveras River is a stream located in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Calaveras County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Bluegill.

Location

38°03′26.4″N 121°01′27.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Calaveras River, 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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Cities nearby

Peters

5.7 miles away

Waterloo

8.8 miles away

Lockeford

9.6 miles away

Rancho Calaveras

10.2 miles away

Wallace

10.7 miles away

Dogtown

12.7 miles away

Valley Springs

13.3 miles away

Camanche Village

14.6 miles away

Lodi

15.3 miles away

Stockton

16.6 miles away

Buena Vista

17.6 miles away

Clay

19.2 miles away

Paloma

19.9 miles away

Galt

20.9 miles away

San Andreas

21.0 miles away

Manteca

21.3 miles away

Copperopolis

22.5 miles away

Ripon

22.6 miles away

Oakdale

22.6 miles away

Lathrop

23.3 miles away

Riverbank

23.3 miles away

Salida

23.9 miles away

Knights Ferry

25.3 miles away

Modesto

29.0 miles away

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FAQ about Calaveras River fishing

📍 Where is the Calaveras River located?
the Calaveras River is a stream located in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Calaveras County, California. Its coordinates are:
38°03′26.4″N 121°01′27.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Calaveras River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Calaveras River 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.
🐟 What species are in the Calaveras River?
The most common species in the Calaveras River are:
📢 What are the latest Calaveras River fishing reports?
The latest Calaveras River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Calaveras River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Calaveras River, 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Calaveras River?

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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