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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 6 lb 1 oz

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General info

Shaffer Lake West is a lake located in Merced County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Channel catfish.

Location

37Β°22β€²11.1β€³N 120Β°35β€²54β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shaffer Lake West, 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 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Atwater

1.1 miles away

Winton

1.5 miles away

Livingston

7.1 miles away

Merced

8.0 miles away

Delhi

10.6 miles away

Turlock

17.1 miles away

Newman

23.5 miles away

Los Banos

25.0 miles away

Ceres

25.3 miles away

Chowchilla

26.9 miles away

Modesto

28.9 miles away

Oakdale

30.3 miles away

Riverbank

31.0 miles away

Patterson

31.3 miles away

Salida

35.8 miles away

Ripon

38.9 miles away

Madera

40.1 miles away

Sonora

43.9 miles away

Mendota

44.1 miles away

Manteca

45.1 miles away

Lathrop

49.5 miles away

Tracy

52.9 miles away

Kerman

53.5 miles away

Hollister

56.6 miles away

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FAQ about Shaffer Lake West fishing

Shaffer Lake West is a lake located in Merced County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°22β€²11.1β€³N 120Β°35β€²54β€³W
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