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San Joaquin River

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California, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

San Joaquin River is a stream located in Fresno County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Contra Costa County, California. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Channel catfish.

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36°51′33″N 119°53′9.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on San Joaquin River?

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Fishing regulations at San Joaquin 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

Madera Ranchos

4.8 miles away

Fresno

7.3 miles away

West Park

10.8 miles away

Clovis

11.4 miles away

Madera

12.8 miles away

Kerman

13.5 miles away

Sunnyside

13.9 miles away

Millerton

14.6 miles away

Easton

15.2 miles away

Bowles

18.8 miles away

Sanger

21.3 miles away

Yosemite Lakes

23.6 miles away

San Joaquin

24.3 miles away

Selma

24.9 miles away

Tranquillity

25.0 miles away

Parlier

25.7 miles away

Chowchilla

25.9 miles away

Mendota

28.1 miles away

Auberry

28.7 miles away

Firebaugh

31.4 miles away

Le Grand

32.6 miles away

North Fork

32.6 miles away

Ahwahnee

36.2 miles away

Bass Lake

36.9 miles away

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FAQ about San Joaquin River fishing

the San Joaquin River is a stream located in Fresno County, California, United States. It is also intersecting with Contra Costa County, California. Its coordinates are:
36°51′33″N 119°53′9.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the San Joaquin 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.
The most common species in the San Joaquin River are:
The latest San Joaquin River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the San Joaquin 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 .

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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