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San Juan Reservoir fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Yellow bullhead

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Common carp

32 in · 10 lb 2 oz

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General info

San Juan Reservoir is a lake located in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Black bullhead.

Location

38°37′50.2″N 121°32′2.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on San Juan Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at San Juan Reservoir, 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

West Sacramento

5.3 miles away

Sacramento

5.7 miles away

Rio Linda

6.3 miles away

Arden-Arcade

8.5 miles away

Lemon Hill

8.9 miles away

North Highlands

9.2 miles away

Parkway

10.1 miles away

Foothill Farms

10.8 miles away

Antelope

11.0 miles away

Rosemont

11.2 miles away

Carmichael

11.4 miles away

Woodland

12.0 miles away

Davis

12.1 miles away

Florin

12.4 miles away

Citrus Heights

14.0 miles away

Clarksburg

14.6 miles away

Knights Landing

15.2 miles away

Fair Oaks

15.4 miles away

Rancho Cordova

15.7 miles away

Vineyard

15.9 miles away

Elk Grove

16.9 miles away

Monument Hills

18.6 miles away

Dixon

20.2 miles away

Courtland

20.6 miles away

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FAQ about San Juan Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is San Juan Reservoir located?
San Juan Reservoir is a lake located in Sacramento County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°37′50.2″N 121°32′2.1″W
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🎣 Where on San Juan Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on San Juan Reservoir 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 San Juan Reservoir?
The most common species in San Juan Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest San Juan Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest San Juan Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at San Juan Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at San Juan Reservoir, 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 San Juan Reservoir?

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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