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Baker Beach

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California, United States

5.0·43 catches

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Dungeness crab

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Jack silverside

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Walleye surfperch

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Surf smelt

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Dungeness crab

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General info

Baker Beach is a part of an ocean located in San Francisco County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Barred surfperch, Striped bass, and Jack silverside.

Location

37°47′43.8″N 122°28′58.8″W
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Official website

wildlife.ca.gov

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Fishing regulations at Baker Beach, 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

San Francisco

3.5 miles away

Daly City

7.6 miles away

Mill Valley

8.4 miles away

Larkspur

10.3 miles away

South San Francisco

10.4 miles away

Emeryville

10.8 miles away

Albany

11.8 miles away

Alameda

11.9 miles away

San Bruno

12.1 miles away

Berkeley

12.5 miles away

Pacifica

12.7 miles away

El Cerrito

13.1 miles away

Richmond

13.1 miles away

San Rafael

13.6 miles away

San Pablo

13.9 miles away

Piedmont

13.9 miles away

Millbrae

14.2 miles away

Oakland

14.6 miles away

Burlingame

15.8 miles away

Orinda

17.6 miles away

Hillsborough

17.8 miles away

San Leandro

18.7 miles away

San Mateo

19.2 miles away

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FAQ about Baker Beach fishing

Baker Beach is a part of an ocean located in San Francisco County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°47′43.8″N 122°28′58.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Baker Beach 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 Baker Beach are:
The latest Baker Beach fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Baker Beach, 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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